U.S. H1N1 Flu Deaths Surpass 1,000; 95 were Children

ATLANTA (AP) -- Federal health officials say H1N1 (swine) flu is more widespread now than it's ever been.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is as much illness now as the winter peak of regular flu seasons. CDC officials said Friday that the virus has resulted in more than 1,000 deaths so far.

Public demand for the new H1N1 flu vaccine has caused long lines and frustration in several parts of the country. But worries about flu has also prompted record interest in seasonal flu vaccine as well. About 60 million people have been vaccinated already -- an unprecedented number for October. Most seasonal flu shots usually aren't given until later in the fall.

CDC officials said nearly 100 pediatric H1N1 flu deaths have been reported.

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