H1N1 and adults over 50

Updated: Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 5:48 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Nov 2009, 5:48 PM EST

We've all heard that the swine flu is a young person's disease, but now there's new concern for people over the age of 50. Although fewer adults in that age group are being admitted to hospitals with this pandemic flu, one study says once in the hospital, their chances of dying are actually higher than younger patients.

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