Swine flu getting focus , but so far it 's not deadly in United States . Comment: Currie is vice president and medical director at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx , New York . Worldwide annual death from the flu estimated between 250,000 and 500,000 . About 9 out of 10 flu deaths are among people older than 65 .
Swine flu getting focus , but so far it 's not deadly in United States . Comment: Worldwide annual death from the flu estimated between 250,000 and 500,000 . About 9 out of 10 flu deaths are among people older than 65 .