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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter
It's because those at risk of dying can receive a vaccination, to help stop them getting flu in the first place.
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Its not as effective as you seem to think. My Mum was vaccinated, but still got the flu anyway (fortunately, not a serious case).
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Originally Posted by nomadking
The mortality rate is judged to be more than 10 times the normal rate. Plus you have those that are severely affected but don't die.
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While its probably higher than flu, the actual rate is just a guess atm, since they have no idea how many mild cases go unreported, and therefore not counted.