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In normal years (without pandemics) the US has approximately 30 million cases of the flu each year and approximately 36,000 deaths.
Worldwide the estimates for annual flu infections is between 340,000,000 to one billion. Of those, death is the result in 250,000 to 500,000 cases.
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Would it be worth getting flu shot although you have had the flu?
Yes, because the flu changes from year to year and if you don't know if the flu you had was this years or last, why take the risk. Get one every year.
Is Swine Flu hereditary?
No, the Swine Flu is not hereditary. It is a virus. It is caught in the same manner as the "regular flu" that goes around every year.
How did the influenza epidemic of 1918 end?
it ran out of people it was susceptible to. peoples ammune system got stronger
How would flu medications work if you got the flu?
Flu medication relieves some of the symptoms of the flu, such as runny nose, coughing, fever, aches and pains, and congestion. There is no cure for the flu, but you can get a vaccine every year to help you avoid getting the virus.
Vaccines against the flu are different every year why is this?
The flu virus constantly mutates, leading to new strains every year. Vaccine manufacturers update the vaccine annually to include the most prevalent strains, providing the best protection. This process helps ensure that the vaccine is effective against the specific flu viruses circulating each year.
Do you need Swine Flu jab every year?
No, only one time should provide immunity for life. However, in the US for the 2010-2011 flu season, the vaccine for swine flu H1N1/09 is included in the "regular" flu vaccinations. If you had it last year, it won't hurt to have it again.
Is the Stanley cup held every year?
Yep except for in 1919(flu) and in 2005(lockout).
Does getting the flu make you stronger?
Getting the flu does not make a person stronger. A person that has the flu becomes sick and weak. Many people die each year from the flu.
How many flu cases are reported in mulago hospital each year?
More than 500 flu cases has been reported in Mulago Hospital this year.
Once you get the flu you are immune to getting it again?
No it changes that's why you need a new flu shot every year. Otherwise we would only need one and it would be done.
How often do HIV infected people get the flu?
It is hard to say how many people with HIV are infected with the flu every year. That statistic may not be being kept. HIV infection does make a person more susceptible to infections. There are many factors that play into flu infection, including hand washing and exposure to the public. These conditions vary greatly on an individual basis.
Is 2012 flu shot protecting us from flu b?
Yes, every year in the US the annual flu vaccine is made with three types of flu viruses, two Type A flu viruses and one Type B. This is true with the 2012-2013 vaccines. See the related questions for more information.
