Clancy
11-14-2009, 11:47 PM
H1N1 Compared With Seasonal Flu
H1N1 has infected far fewer people than seasonal flu. For example, data show an average 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year from complications of seasonal flu. Between 2006 and 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 436 deaths and 6506 hospitalizations from H1N1. In addition, H1N1 has caused fewer complications and deaths in people aged 64 years and older compared with seasonal flu.
Even though H1N1 has affected far fewer people than seasonal flu, it is important to know if you are at risk. If you have influenza symptoms, it is important to take precautions. Wash your hands frequently (especially after you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth), practice respiratory etiquette (sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve), and stay home to help prevent the virus from spreading (only after a physician's recommendation).
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Summit Medical Group - Fall 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update (https://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/article/Fall-2009-H1N1-Influenza-Update/)
H1N1 has infected far fewer people than seasonal flu. For example, data show an average 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year from complications of seasonal flu. Between 2006 and 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 436 deaths and 6506 hospitalizations from H1N1. In addition, H1N1 has caused fewer complications and deaths in people aged 64 years and older compared with seasonal flu.
Even though H1N1 has affected far fewer people than seasonal flu, it is important to know if you are at risk. If you have influenza symptoms, it is important to take precautions. Wash your hands frequently (especially after you have touched your eyes, nose, or mouth), practice respiratory etiquette (sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve), and stay home to help prevent the virus from spreading (only after a physician's recommendation).
more
Summit Medical Group - Fall 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update (https://www.summitmedicalgroup.com/article/Fall-2009-H1N1-Influenza-Update/)