The number of reported cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) are rising dramatically. Last year for the second week of October-- 7. This year? 5,000. So far more than 800 deaths.
H1N1 is a pandemic disease.
You need to give considerable consideration of whether or not to get a H1N1 flue shot.
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Some people are more likely to get flu complications and they should talk to a health care provider about whether they need to be examined if they get flu symptoms this season.
They are:
Also, it’s possible for healthy people to develop severe illness from the flu so anyone concerned about their illness should consult a health care provider.
- Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
- People 65 and older
- Pregnant women
People who have:
- Cancer
- Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)
- Chronic lung disease [including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Kidney disorders
- Liver disorders
- Neurological disorders (including nervous system, brain or spinal cord)
- Neuromuscular disorders (including muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis)
- Weakened immune systems (including people with AIDS)
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