Do you think that the scare over Swine Flu was exaggerated deliberately by pharmaceutical companies?
“The severity of the H1N1 outbreak was deliberately exaggerated by pharmaceutical companies that stood to make billions of dollars from a worldwide scare, a leading European health expert has claimed.”
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/01/20101111330498806.html
“Wolfgang Wodarg, head of health at the Council of Europe, has accused the makers of vaccines for the virus of influencing the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) decision to declare a pandemic.”
No As the initial death rate and rapid spread of the disease from Mexico made the whole thing look far more alarming at the time . WHO had to take it seriously , Had they not and a serious pandemic ensued ,, they would have been accused of gross negligence ,, Agreed that the pharmaceutical co’s may have exaggerated to make money ,, but was it not a case of better safe than sorry
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Why do things have to be hyped up and dramatised so much?
I read/watch the news and watch tv, and everything seems so hyped up. The whole thing with Susan Boyle and a talent show, the swine flu thing, even adverts for cars have amazing CGI, make up ads encourage the ‘perfect’ face and body with anti-wrinkle, flawless skin, plumped up eyelashes, smooth skin etc. Nobody is perfect and nobody ever will be. Everything has to be hyped up and dramatised and ‘better than before’. Why can’t we just step back, calm down and see things for what they really are?
Oh you are so so so so so so so wonderful
Why can everyone not think like this
But the media think we will not buy/watch/read/listen to anything if they do not make it sound the biggest/sexiest/hottest/newest/stupidest/cruelest and everything else-est that has ever been
And | am afraid many many people want that kind of thing..
But I am with you…ooh for moderation and COMMON SENSE
I wish i could give you ten points for your world beating/fantastic/earth shattering question
winks..
Certain vaccines can often contain toxic substances such as mercury, they can also lead to illnesses or disorders such as narcolepsy. These and other issues are addressed here. More often than one would think, vaccines have no beneficial effect on the patient whatsoever. The challenge is to get the right information in order to make an informed decision whenever the vaccination question comes up. …
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A national airline, it paved the path of many private carriers like Jet and Kingfisher to serve the Indian market. Air India is a pioneer in the Indian aviation industry. It was one of the best airlines in Asia and the world.
That was then. The recession of 2007-2009 took a toll on Air India, as with the case of many airlines globally. Alitalia, the Italian carrier went bankrupt and till date, about 30 airlines all across have shut down their shops or are looking for buyers. Air India is no exception. Being a premier public sector company, it has employed a large number of men and women for various operations. Their future looks in grave doubt now.
A week ago, the union civil aviation minister Praful Patel gave Air India a 30 day ultimatum to cut the fat and restructure it completely. He also mentioned disinvesting a sizeable amount, and get private players to come in. Air India in reality, is an overstaffed organization. Of late, the professional standards, upon which the very ethos of this organization rested, have taken a nosedive.
Due to the high oil price of H1 2008, the global recession and the swine flu, Air India’s backbone is almost broken now and it is on the brink of being wiped out. More than 30,000 employees’ June salary has been delayed to 15th of this month and the top management had to forego their entire June salary.
Air India got its first major shake up today as two of its senior directors getting reassigned and the government questioning the recruitment of 300 retired AI officials in the past 3 years. No one knows what happening next. The future of every AI employee hangs in the balance, as they eagerly wait for the next update. The restructuring plan is falling in place and many senior heads are going to roll. Many lower level employees going to lose their jobs. British Airways, last month had asked about 1000 employees to work without any pay. Not sure if the same model is going to work with Air India though. There is a cloud of uncertainty in every quarter of this great airline.
The steps taken by the government and the airline are in the right tune. Though restructuring may not be the only step, it must ensure to give their laid off employees a decent severance pay, and ease out non performing assets. Voluntary retirements can be an option as well. Tough times call for tougher measures. This is the only way by which we can revive the great brand, Air India.
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Satellite Images and GIS Aid in Disease Mapping and Surveillance
Also known as Landscape Epidemiology, which involves the identification of geographical areas where disease is transmitted. By knowing the vegetation and geologic conditions necessary for the maintenance of specific pathogens in nature, one can use the landscape to identify the spatial and temporal distribution of disease risk. Key environmental elements, including elevation, temperature, rainfall, and humidity, influence the presence, development, activity, and longevity of pathogens, vectors, zoonotic reservoirs of infection, and their interactions with humans.
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Vegetation type and distribution are also influenced by the environmental variables mentioned above, and can be expressed as landscape elements that can be sensed remotely and whose relationships can be modeled spatially. For the past 29 years, satellite sensors have proved to be valuable tools for describing the earth’s landscape. Since the launch of Landsat 7 and ASTER, NASA has initiated programs to integrate these technologies into the areas of forestry, agriculture, geology, and public health.
Satellite images can greatly enhance a GIS mapping project. Imagery is a powerful visual aid and serves as a source of derivative information such as planimetrics and classification schemes to derive such information as land cover and change detection or vegetation classification.
The use of GIS has many implications for landscape epidemiology because it provides users the ability to store, integrate, query, display, and analyze data from the molecular level to that of satellite resolution through their shared spatial components. Field observations and vector data retrieved on environmental conditions, including vegetation, water (hydrology), and topography, can be combined in a GIS mapping environment to direct interpretation of remote sensed data and facilitate characterization of the landscape in terms of vector and pathogen prevalence.
The associations between disease risk variables (e.g., vector, pathogen, and reservoir host abundance and distribution) and environmental variables can be quantified using the spatial analysis capabilities of the GIS. Landscape pattern analysis, combined with statistical analysis, allows us to define landscape predictors of disease risk that can be applied in larger regions where field data are unavailable. This makes remote sensing and GIS a powerful set of tools for disease surveillance, predicting potential disease outbreaks, and targeting intervention programs.
The analysis and mapping of data using GIS include:
* The spread of diseases over time * Spatial patterns of outbreaks * Population groups at risk * Availability and access to health care * Program intervention planning and assessment
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Swine Flu—H1N1 Virus—Outbreak Information (Part 1)
Although swine flu, H1N1 virus, outbreak information is scarce, should I be concerned? The purpose of this article and the follow up to it is not to alarm you, rather, the purpose is to inform you and let you begin to prepare now.
Although little outbreak information on swine flu, H1N1 virus, is seen, you should be concerned enough for your family to begin preparing for this next flu season. On August 25, 2009 NBC morning news reported some interesting statistics from an article in Time Magazine.
The report said that as many as one-half of Americans could be infected by the H1N1 virus. If this were to occur, our hospitals—short staffed as they are—would be overwhelmed. As many as 30,000 – 60,000 deaths could occur as a result of the H1N1 virus, and over 50% of these deaths among young adults and pregnant women.
The H1N1 virus needs to get your attention so you can begin planning for your family, today. The target age group is 2 to 49 years of age. The young adults seem to be the hardest hit of all age groups.
If you’re pregnant, you are especially vulnerable to attack by this flu virus. For some reason pregnant women contract the flu more readily, and they have the most trouble overcoming it.
You might be wondering, “Can I avoid catching the H1N1 virus?”
It is possible! Some people simply have built in immunity to the flu and cold viruses. It is rare if they ever catch a cold or have the flu. Perhaps one reason for their never getting sick is they have a great immune system. If you aren’t one of those, then here’s what you may need to consider. Begin to build your immune system, now. Always consult your physician before you begin taking any kind of product—natural or not.
One of the best immune system boosters is elderberry concentrate. You can buy the elderberry concentrate at most local health food stores, or you can find it online. Be sure you get an all natural product without chemical additives.
Usually the recommended dosage is ½ teaspoons twice a day. You can take that amount by mixing it a few drops at a time in your drinks or water. Mix it with your tea or whatever drink you use with meals. Follow the directions for taking elderberry concentrate from the label on your package.
So as we look at the outbreak information on the H1N1—swine flu virus, you can see that you do need to begin to prepare yourself and/or your family for the possibilities this flu season brings. It could be that you may never contract it, but what if you might? Don’t you think it’s worth the time to be prepared?
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I smoked weed two days ago. That was my second time ever smoking weed. Last night I just felt sick out of nowhere and i went to bed. When i woke up i had a fever and a huge headache! I couldn’t really move cuz i feel very nauseous. I just don’t feel good. Could this be from the weed or do i prob. have the flu??
Weed causes: hunger , sleepyness,and giggles. weed does NOT get you sick. as a matter of fact i smoke when im sick and im better within the hour. My son and husband had swine flu and i was having the same symptoms and i smoked. the next day my son and hubby were so sick and i still haven’t gotten sick. as a matter of fact i havent been sick at all for 3 years.
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Chikungunya is a viral disease of new century. It is spread by mosquitoes. It causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. Chikungunya is an insect-borne virus that is transmitted to humans by virus-carrying Aedes mosquitoes. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. It is an alphavirus of the family Togaviridae. The name ‘chikungunya’ derives from a root verb in the Kimakonde language, meaning “to become contorted” and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain. The term chikungunya is derived from the Makonde root verb kungunyala, meaning to dry up or become contorted.
There have been recent outbreaks of Chikungunya associated with severe morbidity. It causes an illness with symptoms similar to dengue fever. There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. The disease occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In recent decades mosquito vectors of chikungunya have spread to Europe and the Americas. In 2007, disease transmission was reported for the first time in Europe, in a localized outbreak in north-eastern Italy.
Signs and Symptoms of Chikungunya Signs and Symptoms of the Chikungunya disease includes a fever up to 40 °C, a petechial or maculopapular rash of the trunk and occasionally the limbs, and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints. Other common signs and symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. The joint pain is often very debilitating, but usually ends within a few days or weeks. Most patients recover fully, but in some cases joint pain may persist for several months, or even years.
Transmission of Chikungunya The virus is transmitted from human to human by the bites of infected female mosquitoes. Most commonly, the mosquitoes involved are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, two species which can also transmit other mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue. These mosquitoes can be found biting throughout daylight hours, although there may be peaks of activity in the early morning and late afternoon. Both species are found biting outdoors, but Ae. aegypti will also readily feed indoors.
Chikungunya is a viral disease of new century. It is spread by mosquitoes. It causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. Chikungunya is an insect-borne virus that is transmitted to humans by virus-carrying Aedes mosquitoes. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. It is an alphavirus of the family Togaviridae. The name ‘chikungunya’ derives from a root verb in the Kimakonde language, meaning “to become contorted” and describes the stooped appearance of sufferers with joint pain. The term chikungunya is derived from the Makonde root verb kungunyala, meaning to dry up or become contorted.
There have been recent outbreaks of Chikungunya associated with severe morbidity. It causes an illness with symptoms similar to dengue fever. There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. The disease occurs in Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. In recent decades mosquito vectors of chikungunya have spread to Europe and the Americas. In 2007, disease transmission was reported for the first time in Europe, in a localized outbreak in north-eastern Italy.
Signs and Symptoms of Chikungunya
Signs and Symptoms of the Chikungunya disease includes a fever up to 40 °C, a petechial or maculopapular rash of the trunk and occasionally the limbs, and arthralgia or arthritis affecting multiple joints. Other common signs and symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. The joint pain is often very debilitating, but usually ends within a few days or weeks. Most patients recover fully, but in some cases joint pain may persist for several months, or even years.
Transmission of Chikungunya
The virus is transmitted from human to human by the bites of infected female mosquitoes. Most commonly, the mosquitoes involved are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, two species which can also transmit other mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue. These mosquitoes can be found biting throughout daylight hours, although there may be peaks of activity in the early morning and late afternoon. Both species are found biting outdoors, but Ae. aegypti will also readily feed indoors. About the Author
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