Children most at risk for infection & LEAST at risk of fatality
Recent H1N1 (Swine Flu) data shows that although higher H1N1 fatality rates are found amongst middle aged adults (who contract H1N1), there are more confirmed cases of Swine Flu in young adults and children. The data shows that the strong immune system of young teens is paying off in the fight against swine flu, but that middle aged adults, who are more prone to preexisting health conditions, are finding it hard to get rid of the swine flu once they get it.
Stanford University’s Dr. Harry Greenberg, proffessor of microbiology doesnt believe that there is enough data to say for sure what is causing the noticeable difference in fatality rates and infection rates between age demographics. Dr. Greenberg commented on the subject, saying:
“I don’t have a good explanation to totally account for this,” he said, “except to say it’s early in the data-gathering business.”
According to CDC data, more than half of those afflicted with swine flu during their latest analysis were aged 12 or younger.