Friday, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) - U.S. eleven children died of H1N1 swine influenza last week at the federal level, officials said Friday, adding that the disease is now so widespread that it has surpassed the epidemic.
Adding to the serious situation that production problems have delayed the production of vaccines H1N1. Instead of achieving the target of 40 million doses in late October, less than 30 million doses will be available, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of VS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases afternoon press conference.
"Delays, manufacturers will have a significant impact on the country in their planning. We are seeing more and more vaccines become available - we had more, but at least we have something," she said.
Schuchat said 86 children have died of H1N1 swine influenza virus appeared Since last spring, with 43 of those deaths coming in September and early October alone. He stressed that the concern that swine influenza is particularly dangerous for children and young adults with no immunity to this disease. Over the past three years have seen the deaths of children from the regular seasonal flu, from 46 to 88 per year.
"It is very unfortunate statistics," she said.
Strangely, Schuchat said that about half of the children who died in late August were teenagers. Health officials say young children are more vulnerable.
Swine influenza is widespread in 41 states, compared with 37 states last week, said Schuchat, and disease, hospitalization and mortality continues to grow. "
Despite delays in the production of vaccines, more than expected doses per week, Schuchat said. "We all must accept the situation. It's a pity we are not the best way to produce vaccines perfect.
Currently, 11.4 million doses of vaccine are available, and 8 million doses of those who were ordered states, Schuchat said. Ultimately, the Government hopes to abandon the 190 million doses by the end of the year, federal officials said.
The first dose of the swine flu vaccine, which was published earlier this month, in the form of nasal spray called FluMist, which is designed for people from 2 to 49 years who are not pregnant and do not have a chronic illness. Now, just over half the vaccines in the form of capsules, which makes the vaccine available to more people, Schuchat said.
In addition to the children that they should be closer to the front line for a shot of swine flu include pregnant women, people care for young children, professionals and people with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Schuchat also urged people to be vaccinated against regular seasonal flu. Eighty-two million doses of seasonal flu vaccine have been distributed, the overall goal of 114 million doses. "Since 71 percent of the dose would have been broken," she said.
Schuchat added that it is not too late for the seasonal flu shot from the seasonal flu season has not started yet, and influenza H1N1 remains the dominant strains in circulation.
Thursday, warned VS Food and Drug consumers to use caution when buying goods over the Internet that claims to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure influenza H1N1. Often these products are not what they claim that they are illegal or sell in the U.S..
For example, did the agency that the pills from India, which claims the role of the antiviral drug Tamiflu actually contain talc and acetaminophen, but not Tamiflu.
Products for sale online with the claims for the diagnosis, prevention, protection, treatment, or treatment in the 2009 flu virus H1N1, should be evaluated carefully, "said FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, in a prepared statement." Medicine purchased from sites that operate on because the law allows consumers to increased risk in connection with the higher potential that the products will be forged impure, contaminated, or too little or too much active ingredient.
Friday, stopping a judge in New York State mandatory influenza vaccination for health professionals. New York is the only state that requires health care workers should be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and swine. Ban came in response to a lawsuit filed by three nurses, who said the mandatory vaccination violated their civil rights, The New York Times.
Adding to the serious situation that production problems have delayed the production of vaccines H1N1. Instead of achieving the target of 40 million doses in late October, less than 30 million doses will be available, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of VS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases afternoon press conference.
"Delays, manufacturers will have a significant impact on the country in their planning. We are seeing more and more vaccines become available - we had more, but at least we have something," she said.
Schuchat said 86 children have died of H1N1 swine influenza virus appeared Since last spring, with 43 of those deaths coming in September and early October alone. He stressed that the concern that swine influenza is particularly dangerous for children and young adults with no immunity to this disease. Over the past three years have seen the deaths of children from the regular seasonal flu, from 46 to 88 per year.
"It is very unfortunate statistics," she said.
Strangely, Schuchat said that about half of the children who died in late August were teenagers. Health officials say young children are more vulnerable.
Swine influenza is widespread in 41 states, compared with 37 states last week, said Schuchat, and disease, hospitalization and mortality continues to grow. "
Despite delays in the production of vaccines, more than expected doses per week, Schuchat said. "We all must accept the situation. It's a pity we are not the best way to produce vaccines perfect.
Currently, 11.4 million doses of vaccine are available, and 8 million doses of those who were ordered states, Schuchat said. Ultimately, the Government hopes to abandon the 190 million doses by the end of the year, federal officials said.
The first dose of the swine flu vaccine, which was published earlier this month, in the form of nasal spray called FluMist, which is designed for people from 2 to 49 years who are not pregnant and do not have a chronic illness. Now, just over half the vaccines in the form of capsules, which makes the vaccine available to more people, Schuchat said.
In addition to the children that they should be closer to the front line for a shot of swine flu include pregnant women, people care for young children, professionals and people with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Schuchat also urged people to be vaccinated against regular seasonal flu. Eighty-two million doses of seasonal flu vaccine have been distributed, the overall goal of 114 million doses. "Since 71 percent of the dose would have been broken," she said.
Schuchat added that it is not too late for the seasonal flu shot from the seasonal flu season has not started yet, and influenza H1N1 remains the dominant strains in circulation.
Thursday, warned VS Food and Drug consumers to use caution when buying goods over the Internet that claims to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure influenza H1N1. Often these products are not what they claim that they are illegal or sell in the U.S..
For example, did the agency that the pills from India, which claims the role of the antiviral drug Tamiflu actually contain talc and acetaminophen, but not Tamiflu.
Products for sale online with the claims for the diagnosis, prevention, protection, treatment, or treatment in the 2009 flu virus H1N1, should be evaluated carefully, "said FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, in a prepared statement." Medicine purchased from sites that operate on because the law allows consumers to increased risk in connection with the higher potential that the products will be forged impure, contaminated, or too little or too much active ingredient.
Friday, stopping a judge in New York State mandatory influenza vaccination for health professionals. New York is the only state that requires health care workers should be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and swine. Ban came in response to a lawsuit filed by three nurses, who said the mandatory vaccination violated their civil rights, The New York Times.
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