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1/3 of the U.S. population projected to get infected with H1N1 virus strain (According to the CDC and WHO)
1/3= 33.33%
U.S. population= 308,000,000
33.33% of 308,000,000= 102,656,400
60% are projected to be under the age of 18
60% of 102,656,400= 61,593,840
Total population under 18= 80,000,000
61,593,840 of 80,000,000= 76.99%
Children under 18 are the most vulnerable to the virus since their immune system is not as fully developed as an adults' is, that's why so many of those infected are young people.
By when? The hype and scare about this strain has all but ended, so where are you coming up with this? Even if it rears its ugly head next flu season, there are expected to be millions of doses of vaccine ready by then. Where is this nonsense coming from?
Also let's remember the H1N1 Hysteria is nothing but that: Over-Hyped Hysteria!
Is not worst than the "regular" flu:
Where are you getting those numbers from? Can we get a link?
Also, all this H1N1 hysteria is just that: Hysteria!
This isn't much worse than regular flu!
Here are some numbers to consider: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on average 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and; about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.
So, what would you consider worse? H1N1 or regular flu?
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