key observation - this map IS for influenza. it does not break out H1N1A SOI (AKA SWINE FLU).
This is only a measure of spread/ virulence AS REPORTED. It does NOT give you any indication of mortality, or relative mortality or mortality by demo/ phenotype, nor does it offer trends or mortality trends.
in other words ... it is not very useful by itself.
BTW, regarding your questions to professionals: google “CDC guidance to clinicians H1N1 flu” and scroll down a bit on that page for guidance to clinicians for specific patient populations— such oncology, OB etc.
Thanks for the tip. Now, to risk it or not....I think I’ll risk it. Having cancer just sorta took all the “scared” I have in me, I’m not scared of the flu! We don’t need no steeenking vaccines! :)