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Questions and Answers about 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women

Weekly 2009 H1N1 Flu Media Briefing

As of 11:00 AM ET on September 18, 2009, CDC is reporting 4,569 hospitalizations and 364 deaths. This is the second week of data from this new system and reflects reports by 39 of 56 jurisdictions this week. The table shows aggregate reports of all influenza and pneumonia-associated hospitalizations and deaths (including 2009 H1N1 and seasonal flu) since August 30, 2009 received by CDC from U.S. states and territories.

This report provides an update to the international situation as of September 18, 2009. As of September 13, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) regions have reported more than 296,471 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (2009 H1N1) with at least 3,486 deaths.

Infomation on vaccine receipt and storage.

Small businesses play a key role in protecting employees’ health and safety as well as limiting the impact to the economy and society during an influenza pandemic. Advance planning for pandemic influenza, a novel infectious disease that could occur in varying levels of severity, is critical. Companies that provide critical services, such as power and telecommunications, have a special responsibility to their community to plan for continued operations in a pandemic and should plan accordingly.

Anyone with asthma is at higher risk for flu-related complications, such as pneumonia.