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Jan. 15, 2010 – Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, released updated estimates of 2009 H1N1 cases and related hospitalizations and deaths. | | Influenza A virions - stained electron microscope image | | | |
THE STATS cover cases from April – December 12, 2009:
Cases
CDC
estimates that between 39 million and 80 million cases of 2009 H1N1
occurred between April and December 12, 2009. The mid-level in this
range is about 55 million people infected with 2009 H1N1.
Hospitalizations
CDC
estimates that between about 173,000 and 362,000 H1N1-related
hospitalizations occurred. The mid-level in this range is about 246,000
H1N1-related hospitalizations.
Deaths
CDC
estimates that between about 7,880 and 16,460 H1N1-related deaths
occurred. The mid-level in this range is about 11,160 H1N1-related
deaths.
Again,
the CDC cautions the public that the pandemic is not over yet and
anything can happen. “Although influenza activity has declined in the
United States in recent weeks, cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza, including
cases of severe disease, continue to occur. The epidemiology of 2009
H1N1 influenza over the months ahead is unknown, but another rise in
incidence, as occurred during the winter of the 1957–58 pandemic,
remains possible. In addition, increases in influenza activity from
seasonal influenza also might occur as the season progresses.
Vaccination remains the best way to prevent influenza infection and
influenza-related hospitalizations and deaths,” the CDC reported today.
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Dr Clarke's winning Video from the 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest
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FLU SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of the 2009 H1N1 flu are: fever, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, according to the CDC. Some people have reported vomiting and diarrhea and other people may have symptoms without fever. Consult your doctor, particularly if you are in a high risk group for complications from the flu. Below are warning signs (adults and children) that need immediate medical attention.
Emergency Warning Signs:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish or gray skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
CDC info for: Pregnant Women and Parents with Infants
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