Flu facts and tips

H1N1 "Swine Flu" updated 1/24/2010

• For now, the H1N1 pandemic in Arizona has returned to baseline levels. A few people a week continue to die from the H1N1, totaling 143 deaths in Arizona, .
• Public Health Officials are wary of a possible "3rd wave" of H1N1, possibly as early as late February.
• There will likely be new H1N1 infections all throughout 2010
• The differences between H1N1 and seasonal flu are that most people have less exposure to (and immunity to) H1N1 and that H1N1 seems to kill pregnant women and children much more than "regular" flu.
• 14 children in AZ have died of H1N1.
• H1N1 vaccine is now widely available, very effective, and, so far, very safe.
• Seasonal flu shots are still recommended, as another 35,000-45,000 deaths are expected this year from flu.