Kids may be hit hardest this flu season

[Guest guest]

from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/18/sprj.flu03.children.ap/index.html

" The CDC estimates that in an average year, about 36,000 people --

including 92 children under age 4 -- die of the flu. However, the

totals vary from year to year, depending on the strain that is

circulating " . " CDC's computer analyses estimate that an average of 92

children die in an average flu year. "

" So far, the CDC has learned of about three dozen deaths in children

and teenagers. It is unclear how that figure compares to previous

years because the agency doesn't keep track of flu cases " .

" In Colorado, where the first child flu deaths appeared, state

officials said that at least four of the 11 young flu fatalities had

no underlying diseases " .

To me it sounds this years flu isnt as bad as they want us to believe.

So whats all the hype about? I guess some people just wanted to

improve their portfolio-> it worked!

tanja