With H1N1 continuing to affect people across the United States and world, and the vaccine for the virus still in development, the 30th Medical Group is warning Airmen to remain vigilant.
The number of American’s affected by the virus is now more than 7,500, with 3,849 of those people in the Department of Defense; the virus is showing no signs of slowing.
“Due to the fact that this is a new strain of virus, it is hypothesized that the strain will come in waves every six to 12 weeks, potentially becoming more virulent,” said Maj. Carl Erickson, the 30th Medical Group’s Public Health officer in charge. “Thus far, this has not been the case; although, I feel it is too early to dismiss this strain as only being ‘mild.'”
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