1. The irrational fear of a new influenza virus, stoked by hysterical news reporting and inaccurate information. 2. A way to increase ad sales and viewership on 24-hour news channels.
Susan is suffering from a bad case of Flu Fright. She's cancelled all of her committee meetings and refuses to come to work.
The inability to urinate when in the presence of others. Pee fright may kick in, even when in a closed stall if you simply know another human being is within proximity. Applicable to both males and females.
"I was really desperate to pee, but I got pee fright Anna walked into the bathroom to brush her teeth."