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The H1N1 swine flu pandemic has now officially ended, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
We’re analyzing coverage from the Telegraph, KVOA, the Palm Beach Post and WNYW.
The Telegraph has the director general of WHO’s announcement.
“The world is no longer phases of influenza pandemic alert. We are now moving into the post-pandemic period. The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course…”
Tucson’s NBC affiliate looks at what entering the post-pandemic period means.
WOMAN: “Enough people who are immune that it doesn’t dominate the field if you will.”
TYLER WING: “It’s been less than a year since people stood in long lines for a short supply of H1N1 vaccines.”
WOMAN: “We’re not treating it as a single pandemic agent that’s the only flu likely to be encountered during the season… it no longer out competes all the other strains…”
The Palm Beach Post says the H1N1 pandemic ending so quickly makes it seem less severe.
“Compared to the crisis that some had predicted, swine flu might even have seemed to be mild. Doctors had feared the virus would mutate into a deadly form, but that never happened.”
A medical expert tells New York’s Fox-affiliate that even though the pandemic has reached its end, everyone should still get the flu vaccination.
DR SUPNA: “Health officials say that H1N1 virus is no longer the dominant strain, but there are still outbreaks in other parts of the world. And it’s gonna be part of the flu shot, this upcoming year. So if you get it, you will be protected from that and two other strains.”
ANCHOR: “But no reason not to get the flu shot this year?”
DR. SUPNA: “No, it’s recommended for everybody over six months.”
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WRITER: Jenn Ballard
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