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Swine flu pandemic - fact or fiction?
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I agree. I live in Southern California. There are only a few schools that closed around here because a student became sick (litigation reasons as previously mentioned). Neighboring schools are still open. As for the predisposition or weakness for the swine flu, I have to disagree simply on the fact that here is SoCal, a large percentage (likely a majority) of our population is of Mexican descent and we don't have cases like those across the border (unless that person caught the virus in MX). Not to mention that the worst cases world-wide were caught on MX, but not necessarily by people of the native ethnicity. However, I agree that there much be some explanation why such cases are far more symptomatic than elsewhere. With that being said, MX is obviously close by and the only people that are making a big fuss out of is the media. I have yet to see people in masks, being excessively paranoid about germs, etc. Most of the population around SoCal (that I have seen) is going on their lives as if it is the normal flu/cold season...nothing special. I'd be more concerned with catching West Nile now that things are warming up than catching the Swine/H1N1 Flu.
I agree. I live in Southern California. There are only a few schools that closed around here because a student became sick (litigation reasons as previously mentioned). Neighboring schools are still open. As for the predisposition or weakness for the swine flu, I have to disagree simply on the fact that here is SoCal, a large percentage (likely a majority) of our population is of Mexican descent and we don't have cases like those across the border (unless that person caught the virus in MX). Not to mention that the worst cases world-wide were caught on MX, but not necessarily by people of the native ethnicity. However, I agree that there much be some explanation why such cases are far more symptomatic than elsewhere. With that being said, MX is obviously close by and the only people that are making a big fuss out of is the media. I have yet to see people in masks, being excessively paranoid about germs, etc. Most of the population around SoCal (that I have seen) is going on their lives as if it is the normal flu/cold season...nothing special. I'd be more concerned with catching West Nile now that things are warming up than catching the Swine/H1N1 Flu.
I just flew home from visiting family on Saturday saw 2 or 3 people wearing masks ... out of the hundreds I saw in Minneapolis and Detroit airports. I really think most people are keeping their heads about it. The media is just determined to stir the pot and beat it to death like they do everything else.
Saw a friend yesterday who is a forensic scientist and has a MS in Biology. I asked her what she thought about the swine flu media frenzy.
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and said the whole thing has been ridiculously hyped.
Perhaps it will serve the valuable lesson of reminding people to be just a bit more wary of the mainstream media.
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Perhaps it will serve the valuable lesson of reminding people to be just a bit more wary of the mainstream media.
My Sister-in-law's family was exposed to a friend that was confirmed with the 'swine' flu in Central Wisconsin. He was exposed and became infected after a trip to Disney Land in California. Soooo if you live in Central Wisconsin and they've shut your school down.... I know why. They are waiting under house quarantine for the results from my nieces test. She has some type of flu, just don't know what type yet.
Never panic!!! Just wash your hands lots, stay out of crowds and keep your health good! This too shall pass!
There were a couple confirmed cases in the district next to the one my mother works at. They shut down the schools for a week.
The infected kids got over it in two days, which is more than can be said for most flu viruses.
Her husband works as a carpenter for that district, but last week he was pulled from his regular duties to scrub down school counters, change filters, blah blah blah pointless busy work . . . but I'm getting to the funny part . . .
Towards the end of the day, when they were finishing up everything, the news crews showed up. Of course my step dad and the others were told anyone who spoke to a reporter should consider themselves fired, but they were also hastily gathered into a back room and given gloves and masks to wear, so that it would "look good" for the cameras. That after a day of cleaning in nothing but jeans and work shirts.
Her husband works as a carpenter for that district, but last week he was pulled from his regular duties to scrub down school counters, change filters, blah blah blah pointless busy work . . . but I'm getting to the funny part . . .
Towards the end of the day, when they were finishing up everything, the news crews showed up. Of course my step dad and the others were told anyone who spoke to a reporter should consider themselves fired, but they were also hastily gathered into a back room and given gloves and masks to wear, so that it would "look good" for the cameras. That after a day of cleaning in nothing but jeans and work shirts.
We've had some confirmed cases near Atlanta, an hour drive from me. Am I worried, not at all, cautious, yes. Told my kids to wash their hands and not eat or drink after anyone. I hate the media for scaring the pee out of everyone.
Fact - the humidity of summer will slow the pandemic. It will probably come back like gangbusters in the fall.
Don't fall victim to fear - Swine flu has been around a long time and it hasn't wiped us out yet. It is curable!!!!!!!
Don't fall victim to fear - Swine flu has been around a long time and it hasn't wiped us out yet. It is curable!!!!!!!
There has been a small outbreak of zombism in London due to mutation of the H1N1 virus into new strain: H1Z1.
http://bouncewith.me.uk/europe/8027043.htm
There has been a small outbreak of zombism in London due to mutation of the H1N1 virus into new strain: H1Z1.
Similar to a scare originally found in Cambodia back in 2005, victims of a new strain of the swine flu virus H1N1 have been reported in London.
After death, this virus is able to restart the heart of its victim for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believe to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during resurrection.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alert to phase six, its highest level, and advised governments to activate pandemic contingency plans.
In Mexico, the epicentre of the outbreak, President Felipe Calderon urged people to stay at home over the next five days.
CONFIRMED CASES
Mexico: 168 suspected deaths - eight confirmed - 12 zombies
US: one death, at least 91 confirmed cases
New Zealand: 13 confirmed cases
Canada: 19 confirmed cases
UK: 5 confirmed cases
Spain: 10 confirmed cases
Germany: 3 confirmed cases
Israel, Costa Rica: 2 confirmed cases each
The Netherland, Switzerland, Austria, Peru: 1 confirmed case each
Mapping the outbreak
Mexican economy squeezed by flu
Mexico: First swine flu cases
Africa awaits two swine flu tests
There are many cases elsewhere - including the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Israel, and New Zealand.
BBC health correspondent Mark McGrith says the raising of the WHO alert on Wednesday suggests a global epidemic, or pandemic, is imminent.
In the latest developments:
The Netherlands confirms its first case of zombie swine flu, in a three-year-old boy recently returned from Mexico. After passing away early this morning, he rose from the dead and lunged at his mother.
Ghana has become the latest country to ban pork imports as a precaution against swine flu, though no cases have been found in the West African country
China's health minister says that the country's scientists have developed a "sensitive and fast" test for spotting swine flu in conjunction with US scientists and the WHO. The country has recorded no incidence of the flu yet. There methods, however, have been uneffective in spotting the H1Z1 strain.
At the meeting of health ministers in Luxembourg, a French proposal for a continent-wide travel advisory for Mexico will be discussed.
SYMPTOMS - WHAT TO DO
Swine flu symptoms are similar to those produced by ordinary seasonal flu - fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue
If you have flu symptoms and recently visited affected areas of Mexico, you should seek medical advice
If you suspect you are infected, you should stay at home and take advice by telephone initially, in order to minimise the risk of infection
If you feel yourself passing away, then notice your strength and vigor returning at an alarming rate, please attempt to restrain yourself to prevent infection and harm to others.
Q&A: What is swine flu?
Swine flu: How serious a threat?
Can masks help spread?
The quest for a swine flu vaccine
It is unclear whether the EU executive has the power to impose a travel ban.
Several countries have restricted travel to Mexico and many tour operators have cancelled holidays.
Other members are resisting calls to implement travel bans or close borders, on the grounds - backed by the WHO - that there is little evidence of their efficacy.
The EU ministers will also try to agree on how to refer to the new virus.
The European Commission has been calling it "novel flu", replacing the word "swine" to avoid prompting a fall in demand for pork and bacon.
On Wednesday, Egypt began a mass slaughter of its pigs - even though the WHO says the virus was now being transmitted from human to human
PS>>> THIS IS A FAKE WEBSITE!!!
Dena
http://bouncewith.me.uk/europe/8027043.htm
There has been a small outbreak of zombism in London due to mutation of the H1N1 virus into new strain: H1Z1.
Similar to a scare originally found in Cambodia back in 2005, victims of a new strain of the swine flu virus H1N1 have been reported in London.
After death, this virus is able to restart the heart of its victim for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believe to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during resurrection.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alert to phase six, its highest level, and advised governments to activate pandemic contingency plans.
In Mexico, the epicentre of the outbreak, President Felipe Calderon urged people to stay at home over the next five days.
CONFIRMED CASES
Mexico: 168 suspected deaths - eight confirmed - 12 zombies
US: one death, at least 91 confirmed cases
New Zealand: 13 confirmed cases
Canada: 19 confirmed cases
UK: 5 confirmed cases
Spain: 10 confirmed cases
Germany: 3 confirmed cases
Israel, Costa Rica: 2 confirmed cases each
The Netherland, Switzerland, Austria, Peru: 1 confirmed case each
Mapping the outbreak
Mexican economy squeezed by flu
Mexico: First swine flu cases
Africa awaits two swine flu tests
There are many cases elsewhere - including the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Israel, and New Zealand.
BBC health correspondent Mark McGrith says the raising of the WHO alert on Wednesday suggests a global epidemic, or pandemic, is imminent.
In the latest developments:
The Netherlands confirms its first case of zombie swine flu, in a three-year-old boy recently returned from Mexico. After passing away early this morning, he rose from the dead and lunged at his mother.
Ghana has become the latest country to ban pork imports as a precaution against swine flu, though no cases have been found in the West African country
China's health minister says that the country's scientists have developed a "sensitive and fast" test for spotting swine flu in conjunction with US scientists and the WHO. The country has recorded no incidence of the flu yet. There methods, however, have been uneffective in spotting the H1Z1 strain.
At the meeting of health ministers in Luxembourg, a French proposal for a continent-wide travel advisory for Mexico will be discussed.
SYMPTOMS - WHAT TO DO
Swine flu symptoms are similar to those produced by ordinary seasonal flu - fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue
If you have flu symptoms and recently visited affected areas of Mexico, you should seek medical advice
If you suspect you are infected, you should stay at home and take advice by telephone initially, in order to minimise the risk of infection
If you feel yourself passing away, then notice your strength and vigor returning at an alarming rate, please attempt to restrain yourself to prevent infection and harm to others.
Q&A: What is swine flu?
Swine flu: How serious a threat?
Can masks help spread?
The quest for a swine flu vaccine
It is unclear whether the EU executive has the power to impose a travel ban.
Several countries have restricted travel to Mexico and many tour operators have cancelled holidays.
Other members are resisting calls to implement travel bans or close borders, on the grounds - backed by the WHO - that there is little evidence of their efficacy.
The EU ministers will also try to agree on how to refer to the new virus.
The European Commission has been calling it "novel flu", replacing the word "swine" to avoid prompting a fall in demand for pork and bacon.
On Wednesday, Egypt began a mass slaughter of its pigs - even though the WHO says the virus was now being transmitted from human to human
PS>>> THIS IS A FAKE WEBSITE!!!
Dena
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