H1N1 News
National Influenza Vaccination Week is January 10-16, 2010 and the need for people to get immunized throughout the entire flu season is highlighted. Flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu and its potentially severe complications.
This has been an unusual flu season with circulation of the H1N1 flu virus. It is estimated that 47 million Americans have been infected with the H1N1 virus resulting in 213,000 hospitalizations and 9,820 deaths. There have been 280 pediatric deaths which is three times what is seen in a typical flu season. The H1N1 continues to hit children and young adults the hardest.
While the second wave of the H1N1 flu is waning, the future is uncertain and it is not known if there will be a thrid wave. So, if you have not already done so, take the time now to protect yourself and your family. The typical flu season ends in May so it is not too late.
At the present time there is plenty of vaccine, it is available to everyone, and it's a perfect time to get vaccinated. If more people get vaccinated, it is less likely the disease will spread in coming months.
The next scheduled clinic for anyone who wants the H1N1 vaccination is:
For more information about H1N1 flu, visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1 or www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov.
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