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"We are not out of the woods" with new flu, CDC warns.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
·CDC reported higher levels of flu activity than the average for mid-May
·Health officials warn disease is likely to continue and contribute to more deaths
·Initial data shows hospitalized patients had underlying medical conditions
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"'Our best estimate right now is that the fatality [with the H1N1] is likely a little bit higher than seasonal influenza, but not necessarily substantially higher,' Schuchat said. The seasonal flu kills 36,000 people every year."
"'It's important to dispel the idea that we're out of the woods, or that this was a problem that really didn't merit response,' she said. 'Influenza is unpredictable, and we really need to stay attuned to that, to be prepared for surprises in the days and weeks ahead.'"
"And the flu viruses can mutate. Dr. Dan Jernigan, deputy director for the CDC's influenza division said last week, 'We're not seeing significant evidence of any mutation towards more virulence in the U.S.'"
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