The Washington Post article states that 5,764 cases have so far been confirmed in the United States, with nine deaths in 47 of the 50 states, and Washington D.C. However, over 100,000 people are thought to be infected.
Around the world, 11,034 cases have been reported in 41 countries, along with 85 deaths.
It states, “The results indicated that before vaccination, no cross-reactive antibody to the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus existed among children. Among adults, before vaccination, cross-reactive antibody was detected in 6%--9% of those aged 18--64 years and in 33% of those aged >60 years.”
It went on to state: “The results in this report suggest that vaccination with recent (2005--2009) seasonal influenza vaccines is unlikely to provide protection against the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.”
And, “Development of a strain-specific vaccine against the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus is needed for optimal protection against the virus among persons of all ages.”
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William Atkins completed educational degrees in science (bachelor’s in physics and mathematics) from Illinois State University (Normal, United States) and business (master’s in entrepreneurship and bachelor’s in industrial relations) from Western Illinois University
