Here, Massachusetts local news headlines today tell us that swine flu has infected 20,000 in the state since the virus first surfaced there five months, with 11 associated deaths. officials of Public Health in Massachusetts say they expect the first doses of vaccine against swine flu happen in about two weeks, and will be distributed to those most threatened by the virus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a given year, about 5% to 20% of US residents get the seasonal influenza (or "flu") each year. This year, in addition to seasonal influenza virus H1N1 (also called swine flu) should have a second wave in the coming months. CDC treats those who are at risk:
In seasonal flu, certain people are at "high risk" of serious complications. This includes people 65 years and older, children aged under five, pregnant women and people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions. About 70% of people who have been hospitalized with this 09 H1N1 virus have had one or more medical conditions previously recognized as placing people at "high risk" of serious complications from seasonal influenza. This includes pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and kidney disease.
One thing that seems to be different from seasonal influenza is that adults older than 64 years do not yet appear to be at increased risk of 09 H1N1-related complications thus far.
Most people who contract either seasonal or H1N1 flu will recover within a few or a few weeks at most, but some people develop life-threatening complications such as pneumonia. The CDC says nearly 0,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications each year, and more than 36,000 die
For prevention, the CDC suggests :.
- Stay
- Cough or sneeze into the tissue and then throw the tissue
- Wash your hands frequently
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Stay home if you are sick
flu resources
seasonal locator vaccine against influenza
Flu.gov is a good source of information where you can get updated information. It includes information for individuals and families, and for businesses, community and professional planners.
Information H1N1 CDC. The CDC also publishes updates to the flu in the US influenza activity based on key indicators such as the number of doctor visits and hospitalization rates.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) encourages consumers to include a response plan against the flu in their preparations disaster this year and offers advice to get your insurance issues in hand.
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