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April 4th, 2013 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
The number of influenza-related deaths in San Diego has hit 60, breaking the record of 58 fatalities seen during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic, according to a San Diego County news release April 3.
According to county health officials, most of the deaths have been seen in elderly people with underlying health conditions. Although most cases have been seen in the elderly population, other people like pregnant women and children are also at higher risk of serious complications.
“Influenza deaths are very unfortunate but serve as a strong reminder that people should get vaccinated,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “Severe strains of influenza, such as H3N2, are especially dangerous for the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions.”
In fact, health officials suggest the increased death toll this season may be due the circulation of H3N2 influenza, a more severe strain.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months or older, who is not allergic to it, should get a flu vaccine every year. The vaccine is safe, effective, and available at many locations in the county. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop after getting vaccinated., according to county health officials.
In August last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the 2012-2013 influenza (flu) vaccine formulation for all six manufacturers licensed to produce and distribute the vaccines in the United States.
Each year, experts from the FDA, the World Health Organization, the CDC and other public health experts study influenza virus samples and global disease patterns to identify virus strains likely to cause the most illness during the upcoming flu season.
Based on that information and the recommendations of the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, the strains selected for inclusion in the 2012-2013 flu vaccines are:
- A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus
- A/Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2)-like virus
- B/Wisconsin/1/2010-like virus.
Latest research by CDC has determined the vaccine to be around 60 percent effective. However, it is still considered one of the best steps one can take for preventing influenza.
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Source Article from http://www.examiner.com/article/san-diego-sees-record-number-of-flu-deaths-may-be-due-to-h3n2?cid=rss
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