Research shows that while some seniors appear to have developed resistance to the H1N1 virus earlier in life, they still are at high risk of death should they become sick with swine flu.
A video report by MSNBC.com looks at the latest research findings that show how swine flu is affecting seniors. ALFA Update reported on these stats in its most recent issue:
- About 11.3% of swine flu-related deaths have occurred among individuals 65 and older. Approximately 3,900 Americans have died from swine flu and about 440 of those individuals were seniors.
- Of the 98,000 Americans who have been hospitalized with swine flu, about 9,000 are seniors – representing approximately 9.2% of all hospitalizations.
- Of the 22 million Americans who have been sickened with swine flu, about 2 million are seniors – representing approximately 9.1% of all swine flu-related illnesses.
See the MSNBC.com video report, “Elderly still at risk for swine flu.”
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