How does the 2009 H1N1 flu compare to seasonal influenza in its manifestations and overall severity?

To date, several key differences have been noted between 2009 H1N1 flu and seasonal influenza. These differences are summarized below: • With seasonal influenza, adults over age 64 are at increased risk for complications. While people over age 64 are the least likely to be infected with 2009 H1N1 flu, if they do become infected they are more likely than people in some other groups to develop serious complications from their illness.

Therefore, people 65 years and older are prioritized for treatment with antiviral drugs and should contact their doctor right away if they become sick with symptoms of an influenza like illness. €¢ It has been observed that the largest number of confirmed or suspected cases of 2009 H1N1 flu have occurred in people between the ages of 5 and 24. There have been few cases and few deaths reported in people over the age of 64.

The CDC is currently conducting studies to see if there is natural immunity to the virus in certain age groups. Early reports indicate ... more.

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