CNN estimates about 36,000 people have died from H1N1 . Between 6,390 and 13,170 -- were 18-64 years old , CDC estimates . In a regular flu season , about 36,000 people in H1N1 die from seasonal flu . 90 percent of those deaths usually are people 18-64 years old and older .
CDC estimates between 8,330 and 17,160 people have died from H1N1 . Between 6,390 and 13,170 -- were 18-64 years old , CDC estimates . In a regular flu season , about 36,000 people in U.S. die from seasonal flu . 90 percent of those deaths usually are people age 65 and older .