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Swine Flu Could Kill 90K in US

By Jane Yager,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 25, 2009 5:18 AM CDT
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(Newser) – An expected resurgence of H1N1 flu this fall could infect up tp 50% of the US population, causing up to 90,000 deaths, according to projections released yesterday. Most deaths would occur among children and young adults in a scenario involving inadequate antiviral supplies and large outbreaks at schools before vaccinations have time to take effect, CNN reports. The report urged speedier production of an initial batch of vaccine for the most vulnerable segments of the population.

A nurse fills a syringe with a flu vaccination.
A nurse fills a syringe with a flu vaccination.   (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Taralee Seaton receives a swine flu vaccination at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia, earlier this summer.
Taralee Seaton receives a swine flu vaccination at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia, earlier this summer.   (AP Photo/CSL, Michael Laurie)
Microbiologist Gilbert Ortiz handles samples while testing for swine flu at the Houston Department of Health and Human Services in Houston earlier this year.
Microbiologist Gilbert Ortiz handles samples while testing for swine flu at the Houston Department of Health and Human Services in Houston earlier this year.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
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alicia
Aug 26, 2009 5:58 AM CDT
This is not the first time the swine flu has been seen here in the U.S. The last time in 1976, the vaccine killed more people then the virus did. www.capitalcentury.com/1976.ht..., if you want to check it out for yourself.
Corona_Kinq
Aug 25, 2009 12:40 PM CDT
It COULD kill 90,000 people. It also COULD kill 90.
JayJay
Aug 25, 2009 12:17 PM CDT
for god sakes... i go to medical school and have studied this strain and whom it commonly affects... this virus commonly infects people who are already really really sick, infact, i bet alot people have already had swine flu cause symptoms can vary between individuals... 2 some it can be very very severe, and some its just basically the common flu.... dont worry, just ask ur doctor about the vaccine and im sure he will be happy to give you the vaccine.
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