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Officials for the CDC say that the H1N1 swine flu virus seems to be hitting young adults especially hard. More data is needed to confirm this supposition, but over half of those infected have been under 18 years old. Meanwhile, Mexican officials noted that half of those who died from swine flu were under age 29.

Addressing reporters on Wednesday, acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser noted that while the average seasonal flu outbreak usually affects the elderly and the very young, the H1N1 swine flu virus is being seen "more in the younger population. That is something we are keeping our eye on. That is something that raises concerns."

According to CDC and WHO statistics, more than 1,900 people in 24 countries have fallen ill with swine flu, while 600 Americans have fallen ill, and two have died. California has seen 275 confirmed/likely cases swine flu cases, with 50 of those arising in the Bay Area.