Swine Flu H1N1 Tracking The First Wave Worst Could Be Behind Us Vaccine Controversy Erupts

The World Heath Organization (WHO). the CDC and other H1N1 Swine flu experts are cautiously optimistic that the worst of the first wave of H1N1 Swine flu virus is now behind us. Still, there is controversy around the Swine Flu H1N1 Vaccine. Some are saying that the cost of mass-producing a H1N1 Swine flu vaccine could be basically a waste of money, even when the H1N1 virus returns to North America in October during the second wave.
This is due to the relatively low mortality rate of the H1N1 Swine Flu. Others are sahying that it is imperative that we develop and distribute a vaccine now, in case the second or third wave of the H1N1 Virus comes roaring back in a deadlier form. Social Distancing and educative measures have been very effective during this first wave of the H1N1 Swine flu – however, this also limited people’s exposure to is, thus limiting people resistance to the deadly H1N1 Swine flu.

H1N1 Swine Flu Updates

As of 06:00 GMT, 13 May 2009, 33 countries have officially reported 5728 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection.

Mexico has reported 2059 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 56 deaths. The United States has reported 3009 laboratory confirmed human cases, including three deaths. Canada has reported 358 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. Costa Rica has reported eight laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Argentina (1), Australia (1), Austria (1), Brazil (8), China (3, comprising 1 in China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and 2 in mainland China), Colombia (6), Cuba (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (4), Finland (2), France (13), Germany (12), Guatemala (3), Ireland (1), Israel (7), Italy (9), Japan (4), Netherlands (3), New Zealand (7), Norway (2), Panama (29), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3), Spain (98), Sweden (2), Switzerland (1), Thailand (2), and the United Kingdom (68).