Leaving the Land of Insanity...

[dtlewis]

Just so you know, so far in 2009 there have been in excess of 27000 case type A flu (swine flu is a sub-type). Exactly 57 deaths in children this year. Did not find stats for adult deaths on the CDC website. Re: fever, even 105 isn't necessarily dangerous, just very uncomfortable. Big thing is with temp it is easy for kids to get dehydrated and can mask other symptoms. Most of the deaths have been very young children (less than 2) or people with complicating medical problems. Biggest complication is pneumonia.