Swine Flu Questions

TDK1044 · 04-29-09, 08:58 AM

During a typical year in the US, 30,000 to 50,000 people die as a result of influenza viral infection. About 5-10% of hospitalizations for influenza lead to fatal outcome in adults. Although most influenza infection is in children, the serious morbidity and mortality is almost entirely among elderly people with underlying chronic disease.

Taking this into account, the current media frenzy over this new variant of influenza would be amusing if the subject matter was not so serious.

If you are are an adult in a normal state of health and your immune system is not compromised, swine flu is NOT going to kill you.

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04-29-09, 08:58 AM	#2
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	During a typical year in the US, 30,000 to 50,000 people die as a result of influenza viral infection. About 5-10% of hospitalizations for influenza lead to fatal outcome in adults. Although most influenza infection is in children, the serious morbidity and mortality is almost entirely among elderly people with underlying chronic disease. Taking this into account, the current media frenzy over this new variant of influenza would be amusing if the subject matter was not so serious. If you are are an adult in a normal state of health and your immune system is not compromised, swine flu is NOT going to kill you.