Worst Flu Season in 30 Years

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Worst Flu Season in 30 Years

• ABC News Report
• Amanda Sexton
• 11/25/03
• T 7-950

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Statistics

• Predicted 50,000-70,000 deaths this year
• Thousands fail to get vaccinated

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Stats per year

• 20 of U.S. population infected
• 36,000 killed
• 114,000 hospitalized

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Vaccinations

• Based on prevalent strains of virus
• H3n2a strain
• Fujian strain

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Vaccines

• Cuts chance of death by 50
• Nine flu seasons - strains not covered
• This season next on list

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Expectations

• Unusually severe flu season
• Doctors preparing for harsh season
• More vaccines

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Symptoms

• Fever
• Vomiting
• Congestion
• Body Aches
• Fatigue

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When Symptoms Arise..

• Medical attention w/in 24 hrs.
• Anti-viral meds prevent illness
• Reduce symptoms

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Time

• 10 to 14 days for immunity
• Still need vaccines

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Strongest Outbreaks

• Texas
• Colorado

• October
• November