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George Pinto Sun Oct 17 11:31:19 2004
In "developed" USA the flu vaccine shortage this year will lead to more deaths in all likelihood than malaria deaths in "uncivilized" Goa. Just to keep things in perspective.
Both cases seem to be avoidable tradegies caused by human negligence.
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Dear Dear,
First we have Dr. Gilbert Lawrence (mis)using the word civilized & now we have Professor George Pinto comparing the TOTAL flu-related deaths in the USA (population ~290 million) with TOTAL malaria-related deaths in Goa (~ 2 million)
Not deaths per 1000, mind you - just deaths!
All I can say to these fine folks from the great US of A is Bravo!
Talking about the alleged shortage of this flu vaccine, may I please state this for the record.
In 2003 - the number of individuals who received flu shots in the US was ~ 55 million (doses)
In 2004 - the number of flu shots available to the US markets is ~ 64 million doses
There were flu related deaths last year in the US & and there will be flu related deaths this year.
In any event, the flu vaccine available in any given year - is made from strains of viruses present until the previous year.
If any new viruses turn up - all hell breaks loose!
Having said that - In the panic, many folks who do not need the vaccine will turn up and receive it, and some who need it (in greater numbers than before) will not.
As usual, I remain grateful for the Oranges vs Apples comparisons.
good wishes
jc
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