The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late on Friday afternoon that it received reports of the first two United States human swine flu infections for 2023.
"Every year, there are rare sporadic human infections with flu viruses that usually spread in pigs," the CDC said in a press statement."While infections with swine influenza viruses usually cause mild illness, they are concerning because they can cause severe illness, especially in people at higher risk of serious flu complications, and because of their pandemic potential.
The CDC estimates that, from April 2009 to April 2010, there were 60.8 million cases of the H1N1 swine flu in the U.S., resulting in over 274,000 hospitalizations and nearly 12,500 deaths. Worldwide, the CDC estimates that between 151,700 and 575,400 people died from the H1N1 outbreak during the first year, with 80% of those deaths being people younger than 65.Taking precautions while visiting agricultural or state fairs is strongly recommended.
Those with immunocompromising conditions or who are older than 65 are advised to take additional precautions, such as masking, while around livestock.
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