The population estimates from the US Census Bureau (www.census.gov):
299,398,485 people, of which
147,434,940 are male
151,963,545 are female
225,633,342 are over 18 years old, and
6,112,646 are 65 years old and over
Keep these figures in mind, especially when watching a panicky news broadcast about things like a mosquito-born virus which has made 126 people sick.
299,398,485 people the USA, and 126 people get sick. You do the math. The chances of it affecting you — even in the 65 and older population — would be so close to zero that it might as well be zero.
Please, always keep in mind, that the news media wants to scare you. Why? It keeps your attention and helps them sell more advertising.
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