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Swine Flu: People of High Risk and H1N1 Vaccine Updates

By ebazaar ⋅ September 19, 2009 ⋅

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It seems like the world is yet to be free from the current pandemic - Influenza A also known as Swine flu or H1N1. In my previous post, I’ve described that H1N1 is a type of highly contagious disease that was formed as a new type of virus constructed from the genes’ mutation of several viruses, namely influenza infecting pigs, birds and humans. Generally speaking, it is to say this particular flu, being highly contagious may attack a person in different degrees with some categories of people deem to receive a much greater impact than other groups.

Below are the groups of people who are at high risks of getting severe complications from H1N1, if they were to be infected:

Children at the age of 5 years old and below
Senior citizen age 65 years old and above
Children and teenagers (below 19 years old) who has been on a long-term aspirin therapy
Pregnant ladies
Adults and children who have side diseases such as asthma, chronic lung disease, internal organ malfunctions, cardiovascular diseases, blood system disease, neurotic diseases and diabetes
Adults and children with low antibody system that may due to the need to consume certain medicines, due to cancer, HIV and others
People who are working in health and care centers, as well as other chronic diseases facilities elsewhere
People who are overweight, especially obese people.

In fall 2009, it is expected that a vaccine which works against the Influenza A pandemic will be ready for administration. The people who are in any one of the categories listed above should be the top priority to receive H1N1 vaccination since its supply is rather limited and production is inadequate to cover the whole world population where everyone is susceptible to infection, regardless of the degree. Take note that seasonal flu vaccine is not expected to protect and prevent you from getting H1N1, though it works for normal flu, especially during fall and winter. Individuals are encouraged to get their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as it is available since the availability of H1N1 vaccine may be of delay due to the possibilities of inadequate supply and unpredictable demand.