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According to the New York Times, the CDC will be releasing revised figures of the estimated number of deaths directly related to the H1N1 virus. The initial estimate was 1,200 American deaths since last April; the new estimate is 4,000. This number includes specific swine flu fatalities, as well as deaths from other health issues, but instigated by the H1N1 virus, such as bacterial pneumonia or other infections. From 30,000 to 40,000 people die every year from the seasonal flu, mostly the elderly. With the swine flu, different age groups are being effected, with younger people as well as older people dying.
Many people are choosing to take the H1N1 vaccine to help prevent this year’s swine flu, and many are abstaining. Either way, taking measures to support the immune system during this flu season will help the body recover from a dose of the vaccine, and help to prevent an infection, or at least the severity of the flu if infected. Be sure to get plenty of rest, and eat a healthy diet, rich in nutrients and natural healing foods, such as yogurt, garlic and aloe vera juice. Vitamin supplements, especially immune boosting vitamin C can be beneficial, and zinc once an infection begins. Also, washing hands, and staying in if sick are simple, yet powerful measures to help minimize the spread of the flu this year.
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