Who are most at risk for swine flu?

Who are most at risk for swine flu?

According to the CDC, about two thirds of H1N1 hospitalizations and deaths have been in people with underlying conditions. Are children with chronic conditions also susceptible to swine flu?

What are the symptoms of the swine flu?

Usually called swine flu, you’ll also hear it called 2009 H1N1 flu and novel influenza A (H1N1). No wonder we’re all a little baffled. But swine flu isn’t that hard to understand; it’s a lot like seasonal flu. It has similar symptoms, such asfever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.

How did the swine flu spread person to person?

The swine flu spread easily person-to-person, just like COVID-19, and possibly even from people who were presymptomatic. Its R0, or R-naught, a measure of how many people an infectious person could infect, is between 1.4 and 1.6.

How many people have died from swine flu in South Africa?

The figures in Colombia continue to rise, with 17 new deaths, representing an increase of 26%. South Africa also reported an increase of 26%, adding 12 more fatalities. Peru also confirmed 12 more dead, while Venezuela confirmed 11 more.

How many schools did not close due to swine flu?

“We now know closure of schools is rarely indicated, even if flu is in the school,” Frieden said. Frieden was health commissioner of New York City when swine flu hit last spring, infecting some 800,000 people. “There were many schools that had many cases that we did not close,” he said.

How does swine flu spread from person to person?

When people get swine flu viruses, it’s usually after contact with pigs. This has happened in different settings, including fairs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people take the following actions to help prevent the spread of flu between pigs and people.

How many people have died from the swine flu?

End Of Day Summary for Monday, September 28, 2009 (FluCount.org): Over the past 7 days, 309 swine flu deaths were reported worldwide, an average of 44.1 deaths per day. This figure represents a decline of 30% over the number of deaths reported one week ago.

Who are at high risk for swine flu?

Early treatment of at-risk students and staff. People at high risk of severe swine flu disease — for example, those who are pregnant, have asthma or diabetes, neuromuscular diseases, or immune deficiency — should see a health provider as soon as they become ill. Early antiviral treatment is very important for them.