Friday, August 28, 2009

Harsher Strain Of Swine Flu

Anticipation for the flu season is growing. There are warnings out there for swine flu which has different strains. This may be the year to get a flu shot.

Reuters: WHO warns of severe form of swine flu
...goes straight to the lungs, causing severe illness in otherwise healthy young people...

It also disproportionately affects younger people...

"Data continue to show that certain medical conditions increase the risk of severe and fatal illness. These include respiratory disease, notably asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and immunosuppression..."

2 comments:

Glynn Kalara said...

Oh shit. Just what I needed after a heart attack. Definitely need the shot. I'm warning my kids to get it ASAP. But it hasn't even come out yet has it?

Jim Sande said...

I was looking around for when the shots will begin. The last article I saw was from July so its probably a little outdated. But that article was talking October.

Swine flu shots could begin this fall