INFLUENZA TOLL ON THE YOUNGEST

Between September of 2008 and March of 2009, the CDC has

received reports of 55 pediatric deaths associated to influenza.

Influenza-associated pediatric deaths

By week of death *As of March 28

2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009

12 Season Season Season*
78 88 55
10
8
6
4
2

0
’06 2007 2008 ’09
Source: Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention ALBERTO CUADRA : C H R O N I C L E