It’s Not Too Late for an H1N1 Vaccination

H1N1 flu is still around and people should consider getting vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu cases are increasing in the Southeast, even as spring weather appears. In the past week, Georgia has reported 40 hospitalizations for flu-like illness. H1N1 does not appear to follow the usual pattern of flu outbreaks. Seasonal flu is more common in cold weather, but H1N1 was first identified in April 2009. In the United States, infections appeared to peak in late October and early November. H1N1 vaccine is still available. About 86 million Americans have been vaccinated.