How do Americans make sense our of the current H1N1 pandemic when there is no consistency in reporting criteria. Back in April they stated they were no longer counting flu cases, and changed to only counting lab confirmed cases of H1N1, hospitalizations and deaths.  In August, it was changed to Influenza like illness (ILI) which include only lab confirmed cases and deaths. To add to the confusion, the count was reset September 1 with the latest reporting criteria. Is there any wonder that citizens are confused regarding the severity of this pandemic?