Swine Flu vs Regular Flu?
What is the difference between Swine Flu and the Regular Flu? They are both deadly, they both have many of the same symptoms, one is just more severe. Is this all just media fear mongering?
Posted by nicholas
the regular flu is more severe, the swine flu is only a problem if there is underlying issues like asthma.
Posted by Pankaj Debbarma
Hi Conor.
With seasonal flu, we know that seasons vary in terms of timing, duration and severity. Seasonal influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Each year, in the United States, on average 36,000 people die from flu-related complications and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related causes. Of those hospitalized, 20,000 are children younger than 5 years old. Over 90% of deaths and about 60 percent of hospitalization occur in people older than 65.
When the 2009 H1N1 outbreak was first detected in mid-April 2009, CDC began working with states to collect, compile and analyze information regarding the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak, including the numbers of confirmed and probable cases and the ages of these people. The information analyzed by CDC supports the conclusion that 2009 H1N1 flu has caused greater disease burden in people younger than 25 years of age than older people. At this time, there are relatively fewer cases and deaths reported in people 65 years and older, which is unusual when compared with seasonal flu. However, pregnancy and other previously recognized high risk medical conditions from seasonal influenza appear to be associated with increased risk of complications from this 2009 H1N1. These underlying conditions include asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, kidney disease, neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders and pregnancy.
Take Care. Regards.
Posted by Raquel
Hey to Panjak, I didn't mean to give you a low rating, I clicked on it on accident! Sorry about that! You gave a really good answer!
The swine flu is a different type of flu than the regular flu. Both have proven deadly in certain circumstances. Get vaccinations for both to be safe.
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