which states have swine flu?
I need to know, because I'm going to Atlanta in a week.
I can use this on MSNBC.com regularly updated map to see where the states and the number people so far have the swine flu: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30435064 But remember that there are ordinary people being tested, and it takes 2-3 days for results test to return.
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Why are people trying to make it seem that these are the first cases?
……..of the Swine Flu in the US?
a) Is it the irresponsible reporters?
b) Have the anti-immigration activist already ran with this rhetoric?
c)All the above?
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Swine Influenza (Flu)
From December 2005 through February 2009, a total of 12 human infections with swine influenza were reported from 10 states in the United States. Since March 2009, a number of confirmed human cases of a new strain of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in California, Texas, and Mexico have been identified. An investigation into these cases is ongoing. For more information see Human Swine Flu Investigation.
I think it is a combination of a and b, irresponsible reporters with rhetoric reporting.
It is the words they chose that makes the headlines.
Headline from the Yahoo web site,
“Swine flu declared a health emergency”
http://www.yahoo.com/
The article from that link does not “declare” a health emergency.
“WHO declares international concern over swine flu”
“GENEVA – The World Health Organization warned countries around the world Saturday to be on alert for any unusual flu outbreaks after a unique new swine flu virus was implicated in possibly dozens of human deaths in North America.
WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said the outbreak in Mexico and the United States constituted a “public health emergency of international concern.”
The decision means countries around the world will be asked to step up reporting and surveillance of the disease, which she said had “pandemic potential” because it is an animal virus strain infecting people. But the agency cannot at this stage say “whether or not it will indeed cause a pandemic,” she added.
Chan made the decision to declare public health emergency of international concern after consulting with influenza experts from around the world. The emergency committee was called together Saturday for the first time since it was created in 2007.
In theory, WHO could now recommend travel advisories, trade restrictions or border closures, none of which would be binding. So far it has refrained from doing so.
The agency also held off raising its pandemic alert level, citing the need for more information.
Earlier, Chan told reporters that “it would be prudent for health officials within countries to be alert to outbreaks of influenza-like illness or pneumonia, especially if these occur in months outside the usual peak influenza season.”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090425/ap_on_re_eu/un_un_mexico_swine_flu
The key phrases to compare against the posted headliner from the Yahoo home page are,
“In theory, WHO could now recommend travel advisories, trade restrictions or border closures, none of which would be binding. So far it has refrained from doing so.
The agency also held off raising its pandemic alert level, citing the need for more information.”
This shows that a posted headliner does not always accurately describe the given article.
It seems we have forgotten about when Legionnaires’ disease was first reported out of Philadelphia?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionellosis
Alex Jones- Swine Flu Special Report - Part 2
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Until now, health authorities have been on alert as a continuous the presence of H5N1, the avian flu virus that hit Asia and infected about 100 humans in the past 18 months, half of victims do not survive virus attack. Scientists worry about a possible global pandemic, and so have been trying to develop an effective vaccine against H5N1. Until now, millions of birds have been slaughtered in Asia in an attempt to stop the virus spreads itself to animals and humans.
After a long wait, yesterday, a federal spokesman of Health said that scientists have finally created an effective vaccine against a strain of flu virus that is considered as a spark can start a global pandemic.
The vaccine has been tested on 133 volunteers in a study conducted by U.S. universities and has proven to be efficient, providing a powerful nuclear weapons against the virus flu.
The study was conducted at the University of Maryland at Baltimore, the University of Rochester in New York and the University of California at Los Angeles.
The study's findings were that two doses of vaccine are sufficient to produce the right immunization to neutralize the virus.
Moreover, a company Britain is working to produce a vaccine effective against avian influenza.
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Anthony S. Fauci said to be very excited about the new vaccine and immunizing properties, also declares that it considers the evidence as a key step in the attempt to stop a possible world global pandemic.
Another scientist, Michael T. Osterholm of the University of Minnesota would be very relieved to hear about the success recorded by the new vaccine during the test, and declare that he was concerned about the fact that two doses of the vaccine may not have been working, that is a real problem for researchers.
More tests are needed before the vaccine is ready to be mass produced, and also a method of distributing large amounts will to be designed.
Scientists are positive that if a global pandemic that many people are left unvaccinated non-existent due to lack in the system health, because it is not easy to produce and distribute an effective vaccine in a short period of time.
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When the Swine Flu outbreak was first reported in early 2009, the official advice was that the Swine Flu vaccine should be taken by everyone in order to protect from infection. The reason given was that the strain was potentially deadly even to healthy people. But was this really the best advice? What about the facts of this vaccine?
To start with, the H1N1 strain of influenza, known as Swine Flu has turned out to be a rather mild form of flu. It is in fact, no more deadly than the majority of seasonal flu strains, many of which have an even higher death rate annually. Apparently, there never was any firm scientific evidence to support the claim that this strain would be any worse than preceding ones.
Next, we need to look at the vaccine. The recommended protection is Pandemrix and Celvepan, an antiviral shot administered by injection. We were urged to take this as the only way to prevent catching Swine Flu. There is no provable evidence that these vaccines provide actual guaranteed protection. Although these do provide antibodies, they are not necessarily targeted for the precise strain of this type of flu. The result therefore is that there is no medical evidence that these shots will provide the blanket protection that the public has been led to believe is needed to prevent the flu from spreading.
After this, we must consider that we have been told that the vaccine is perfectly safe. Well, actually, this is wishful thinking. The truth is that none of these vaccines have passed the full FDA safety testing protocols. When the FDA approved these, it was with a waiver, which effectively allowed their release without the usual lengthy safety testing procedures normally required by this same regulatory body. Not only that, but the USA has passed legislation that gives protection to the drug manufacturers against damages claims on these products.
Apart from the hazards of the vaccine, very few people are aware of the dangers caused by the adjuvants used in them. Adjuvants are ingredients that stimulate the immune system into responding faster to the vaccine, meaning that lower doses will go further. In other words, they can give smaller amounts for greater effectiveness. The problem is that adjuvants themselves can cause catastrophic side effects, because when the immune system is stimulated directly in the bloodstream, the response can go into“overdrive”and not switch back off properly. The risk here is that many immune system illnesses can be caused by such vaccines.
Sadly, we are not told that there are other ways to reduce the severity of swine flu and even to avoid it altogether. Easily the best preventive measure is believed to be Vitamin D, sourced from sunshine and foods such as oily fish, as well as natural Vitamin D supplements in countries during the winter months. Not only that, but a healthy diet goes a long way to keeping you protected from many health problems.
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Are people seriously going to be scared because of swine flu? (i blame spring break by the way…)?
I am not scared and we have a few cases of it where I live. I am wondering if my 5 yr old has chicken pox that just popped up today!
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The Methodist Church provides guidance to its members to reduce the risk of getting the flu as a result of the Communion. The swine flu remains a concern throughout the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Methodists, like members of other denominations who take communion bread and wine to celebrate Christ and partake of his spirit are concerned by the practice of communion, too. They have good reason, though need not fear the act of observation Methodists themselves.
Reports CDC, indicators "key … found that influenza activity continued to rise in the U.S. from the previous week (4 to 10 October 2009). Among the findings:
Medical · visits increased.
· The increased hospitalizations.
· Deaths increased.
"No worship and the sacraments fully and not be afraid, "said Taylor Burton-Edwards, director of liturgical resources for the United Methodist Board of Discipleship. On the same note" At the Battle of Germs, Jesus wins, "United Methodist Church writer Kathy L. Gilbert also writes" United Methodist churches in the United States … celebrating Holy Communion with a little more than usual caution. "Burton Edwards comments," Jesus is more powerful than the germs. "Several techniques and defenses are being used against swine flu, including:
· Hand sanitizers.
Ola · not give hand to offer peace.
· Wash your hands before touching food.
· When intinction used for Communion, allow the server to wet the bread.
"Please note that clinical studies have shown that communion arises a very low risk for spreading disease," so says the Board of Discipleship Web site that offers the message: to show reasonable concerns, not "… panic over-reactive. Rejoice and fear not!"
In Kathy Gilbert United Methodist Church News Service report that says: "The primary way the virus is spread by airborne particles from coughing or sneezing or by skin to skin contact with someone who is infected, according to the U.S. Centers Control and Prevention. "
The Church Methodist wants to promote awareness within its designation of these preventive measures, and insists, "United Methodist churches across the country are not letting threat of H1N1 influenza, or "swine flu", closed its doors. "The Board of Discipleship said:" Please note that clinical studies have shown that communion arises very low risk of disease transmission, "
In an unrelated story, Methodist Legislators in Congress reports, their views on health reform, the Michigan Democrat Debbie Stabenow, one of nine United Methodists in the Senate, saying the need for reform Health insurance is essential. Tom Gillem United Methodist News Service (UNMS) will write in their story about the Congressman:
"Stabenow, a member the Senate Finance Committee, said that health reform legislation should "keep what works and fix what's broken."
"'I want to see the system reformed to provide a choice of health insurance and competition so that all families and individuals have access to care affordable health care, "he says." I very much hope that we can get it done this year. "
He cites the senator, "'We know America can not continue on this road where health insurance premiums jumped 128 percent, while wages have increased only 38 percent, "she says. "The costs of health insurance premiums are growing rapidly, and many families have no access to affordable coverage they deserve."
Offering the statements of other members of Congress on the subject, the writer notes:
(1) Some have components that are suspicious of reform and the proposals including the public benefit program. However, there is a concern for the uninsured in the United States.
(2) There is no criticism of the behavior of citizens in public discussions of health reform. A Democrat says: "Some of the interruptions of city council, I believe, detrimental to the people who are looking for information to help them better understand the legislation. "
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H1N1 pandemic; media outlets still using ‘Swine flu’
Dr.Kedar Karki
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that they have raised the level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 5 to phase 6. Some serious misunderstandings around the safety of pork exist due to the initial unfortunate naming of H1N1 Influenza A as swine flu. Influenza viruses do not affect the safety of pork or pork products.
Many major reporting outlets (BBC, CNN and newspapers globally) are still using the media-friendly term ‘swine flu’ when covering the rise in pandemic level, prompting an immediate response from within the pork producing industry.
WHO’s decision to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus. It’s uncertain at this time how serious or severe this novel H1N1 pandemic will be in terms of how many people infected will develop serious complications or die from novel H1N1 infection. Experience with this virus so far is limited and influenza is unpredictable. However, because novel H1N1 is a new virus, many people may have little or no immunity against it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. In addition, currently there is no vaccine to protect against novel H1N1 virus.
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) had reminded everyone that the H1N1 Influenza A virus, often referred to as ‘swine flu’, is not transmissible to people through eating properly handled and prepared pork or other products derived from pigs. The safety of the food supply is not affected and Canadian pork continues to be safe to eat.”
Health authorities have been telling consumers in relation to the spread of H1N1 Influenza A that you cannot get the flu by consuming pork or pork products. This view is shared by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the WHO and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
More than 70 countries are now reporting cases of human infection with novel H1N1 flu. This number has been increasing over the past few weeks, but many of the cases reportedly had links to travel or were localized outbreaks without community spread. The WHO designation of a pandemic alert Phase 6 reflects the fact that there are now ongoing community level outbreaks in multiple parts of world.
Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that first caused illness in Mexico and the United States in March and April, 2009. It’s thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread, mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus, but it may also be spread by touching infected objects and then touching your nose or mouth. Novel H1N1 infection has been reported to cause a wide range of flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In addition, many people also have reported nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
The first novel H1N1 patient in the United States was confirmed by laboratory testing at CDC on April 15, 2009. The second patient was confirmed on April 17, 2009. It was quickly determined that the virus was spreading from person-to-person. On April 22, CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to better coordinate the public health response. On April 26, 2009, the United States Government declared a public health emergency and has been actively and aggressively implementing the nation’s pandemic response plan.
Since the outbreak was first detected, an increasing number of U.S. states have reported cases of novel H1N1 influenza with associated hospitalizations and deaths. By June 3, 2009, all 50 states in the United States and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico were reporting cases of novel H1N1 infection. While nationwide U.S. influenza surveillance systems indicate that overall influenza activity is decreasing in the country at this time, novel H1N1 outbreaks are ongoing in parts of the U.S., in some cases with intense activity.
CDC is continuing to watch the situation carefully, to support the public health response and to gather information about this virus and its characteristics. The Southern Hemisphere is just beginning its influenza season and the experience there may provide valuable clues about what may occur in the Northern Hemisphere this fall and winter.
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus (an influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930.
Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of one person spreading swine flu to others. For example, an outbreak of apparent swine flu infection in pigs in Wisconsin in 1988 resulted in multiple human infections, and, although no community outbreak resulted, there was antibody evidence of virus transmission from the patient to health care workers who had close contact with the patient.
Like all influenza viruses, swine flu viruses change constantly. Pigs can be infected by avian influenza and human influenza viruses as well as swine influenza viruses. When influenza viruses from different species infect pigs, the viruses can reassort (i.e. swap genes) and new viruses that are a mix of swine, human and/or avian influenza viruses can emerge. Over the years, different variations of swine flu viruses have emerged. At this time, there are four main influenza type A virus subtypes that have been isolated in pigs: H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, and H3N1. However, most of the recently isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses.
Hog farmers are suffering huge financial losses – which increase every time the virus is incorrectly called the ‘swine flu’. Since the virus was found, average industry losses have increased by $10 per hog due to the misunderstanding about the relationship between pork and the virus.
To protect from this disease if we cover our nose and mouth with a tissue when we cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. We can also use alcohol-based hand cleaners. Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Stay home from work or school if you are sick.
Although in last fortnight there have been reports from many part of our country about flu like illness but still none of these illnesses neither suspected for this dreaded illness till date for us it seems to be some relief. But as the disease has been detected in Delhi and city of Punjab our own public health authorities need to be alerted at air and land embarkment site.
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