When people die from the swine flu, exactly what is the cause of death?
Suffocating? Dr. Liddington: The actual causes of death differ between individuals. In many cases, the flu leads to a secondary infection which leads to acute respiratory distress. So suffocating is not far off the mark. 28. Even after you do get the vaccine it won’t protect you for a week – 2 weeks right? Dr. Liddington: Correct, you will not have full protection for at least 2 weeks. 29. Do you have opinion as to why a some healthy individuals become so ill from this particular flu virus? Dr. Liddington: It’s a very different virus from the seasonal flus and there is some evidence that in certain individuals the virus can infect deeper into the respiratory tract and directly cause lung disease. 30. My wife and I are in our late 30’s and have a 2.5 year old. We are trying to keep him clear of unnecessary vaccines and are concerned about side effects. Do you think the risks posed by the h1n1 flu outweigh the risks posed by the vaccine? Dr. Liddington: Yes, the risks posed by the flu fa
