The issue with H1N1 is whether or not it mutates into a killer strain, away from the relatively mild first round strain, which was unpleasant but not particularly fatal. I'm still waiting for someone to explain to me how a vaccine designed for a mild strain is supposed to guarantee protection against a much more dangerous strain that may well be significantly different.
The issue with H1N1 is whether or not it mutates into a killer strain, away from the relatively mild first round strain, which was unpleasant but not particularly fatal.
I'm still waiting for someone to explain to me how a vaccine designed for a mild strain is supposed to guarantee protection against a much more dangerous strain that may well be significantly different.
From what I have understood the risk of more dangerous strains is proportional to the number of infections (each copy giving a chance for mutation). Mass vaccination that stops the spread by achieving herd immunity (I think 80-90% vaccinated is needed for that) removes the environment where the mutations can takes place. A vote for PES is a vote for EPP! A vote for EPP is a vote for PES! Support the coalition, vote EPP-PES in 2009!
achieving herd immunity (I think 80-90% vaccinated is needed for that)
