A Stick in Time Saves 69,679

When should Americans get the H1N1 vaccine? How many years of life would be saved if just 40% of the population is vaccinated this month? How many lives would be lost if they wait a month? And if vaccinations are to begin in earnest now rather than one month later would the cost outweigh the benefit? Complete answers to those questions can be found here. For those short on time the short answers are: October; 69,679; 583; and, yes.