noun
novel influenza; new type of flu
Medical and public health term for a new influenza strain, especially one with pandemic potential. Often used in contexts like 新型インフルエンザ対策 (novel influenza countermeasures).
新型インフルエンザの流行に備えて、マスクを備蓄した。
We stockpiled masks in preparation for a novel influenza outbreak.
政府は新型インフルエンザ対策を強化した。
The government strengthened measures against novel influenza.