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To: 2aProtectsTheRest
925 Cases of Influenza since Sept 27th in the entire United States of America

That's great but in a country of 330 million, 925 POSITIVE cases for a seasonal illness that KILLS 50k-100k a year seems awfully low or not right by anyone with half a brain. 1 Child has died of Influenza this season? I don't think so.

6 posted on 01/12/2021 12:27:48 PM PST by frogjerk
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To: frogjerk
"That's great but in a country of 330 million, 925 POSITIVE cases for a seasonal illness that KILLS 50k-100k a year seems awfully low or not right"

Influenza kills an average of 35,900 people in the US per year, not "50k-100k". But your point is not wrong. Activity has been low so far. However, flu season can peak as late as March based on previous years. The testing has been happening for flu; the tests are just negative because flu isn't prevalent anywhere at this point. Peoples' behavior has also changed massively, which will have an impact on a respiratory disease like Influenza.

I certainly wouldn't suggest shutting down businesses for the flu each year (nor for COVID-19 for that matter), but would I be upset if people wore masks in indoor public settings, kept their distance where possible, and stayed home when they felt sick during flu season? No. And doing so would have an impact on flu season every year.

9 posted on 01/12/2021 12:36:30 PM PST by 2aProtectsTheRest (The media is banging the fear drum enough. Don't help them do it.)
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