the Government intends to abandon unused vaccine against swine influenza

The epidemic of influenza virus A/H1N1, apparently reached its peak in Germany and now on the decline. This is stated in the materials provided by the Robert Koch Institute. But huge stockpiles of vaccine remain unused, and the Government intends to abandon it.

As of December 3 in Germany as a whole recorded 172 thousand cases of infection with swine influenza. Last week in Germany, 23 thousand people became ill, whereas a week earlier the number of new infections was at 33 thousand. This may indicate a possible peak of the epidemic, say experts.

Meanwhile, the federal government does not hang up until the emergency situation. Expected severe illness and fatal cases, it is said in Berlin.

President of the Robert Koch Institute Joerg Gaker explained that as of Tuesday of this week in Germany registered a total of 66 deaths from swine influenza. Most of the dead suffered severe chronic diseases. "Winter wave of influenza is continuing, however, it is likely it has already reached its turn, allow the experts.