H1N1 immunisation: Too much too soon?

Peter Collignon

doi:10.18773/austprescr.2010.011

H1N1 immunisation: Too much too soon?

Peter Collignon^*

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Abstract

In April 2009, a new influenza strain − H1N1 'swine flu' − was identified in Mexico with an apparent high case fatality rate (about 5%). As H1N1 spread rapidly throughout the world it caused not only a 'pandemic' but also widespread fear. However, overall, swine flu has been associated with fewer deaths (case fatality rate < 0.01%) than seasonal influenza (case fatality rate < 0.1% approx.),1and is of low virulence. While younger people were disproportionately infected by swine flu, it was people aged 50–60 years who had more frequent serious illness in terms of admissions to intensive care units and deaths.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	30-31
Number of pages	2
Journal	Australian Prescriber
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18773/austprescr.2010.011
Publication status	Published - Apr 2010

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