The A/H1N1 subtype also caused the Spanish flu, which "killed killed some 50 million to 100 million people worldwide over about a year in 1918 and 1919."[1]. Not to be an alarmist or anything, but FUCK, WE'RE ALL DEAD!

Actually, since only one person has died outside Mexico so far, it may not even be as bad as more common strains of influenza.

As the CDC website states:

"Each flu season is unique, but it is estimated that, on average, approximately 5% to 20% of U.S. residents get the flu, and more than 200,000 persons are hospitalized for flu-related complications each year. About 36,000 Americans die on average per year from the complications of flu."[2]

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