Deaths by influenza in the United States as reported by the CDC (2002-2007)
2002 – 727 deaths
2003 – 1,605 deaths
2004 – 1,100 deaths (900+ over the age 75)
2005 – 1,812 deaths (1,400+ were 75 or older)
2006 – 849 deaths (450+ were 75 or older)
2007 – 457 deaths (preliminary number)
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this is disgusting, but give credit to the interviewer for taking that witch to task. And one BIG correction, 36,000 people do NOT die from flu each year. See my article here http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-14613-Kansas-City-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m8d20-CDC-Report–457-influenza-deaths-in-07-849-in-06
Deaths by influenza in the United States as reported by the CDC (2002-2007)
2002 – 727 deaths
2003 – 1,605 deaths
2004 – 1,100 deaths (900+ over the age 75)
2005 – 1,812 deaths (1,400+ were 75 or older)
2006 – 849 deaths (450+ were 75 or older)
2007 – 457 deaths (preliminary number)