Estimating Seasonal Influenza-Associated Deaths in the United States: CDC Study Confirms Variability of Flu

HHS Secretary releases review and recommendations driven by pandemic flu experience

The world is now in the post-pandemic period. Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come.

The world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert. We are now moving into the post-pandemic period. The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course.

Recommended Flu Vaccines for Different Age Groups – U.S., 2010-11 Season

CSL Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety in the
United States

As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths.