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Thought I’d share this with my readers… Hope you enjoy!

// October 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // alerts, amber alerts, anderson Cooper, border, briefings, cdc, child saftey, cold or flu

Normally as most of you know, this website is always used as just a source for info on medical issues and the swine flu, but just came across this from a friend and thought I’d share it with you guys in appreciation for following my blog over the last couple years…

- Justin/ swineoutbreak.com

Dear Friends,

On October 22nd, A new website was launched ! I’m here to share with you, a new way of shopping , to earn money for you or for charity !

Please allow me to introduce you to “The Blastoff Network”, that has been launched globally!

Google believes “it will change the way people use the internet” and Time magazine is calling it “the next big evolution on the internet”.

So what is it? Think Facebook meets Amazon meets Youtube.

The blastoff Network is cool and it’s free! You can Blastoff to help raise funds for a project or a charity, or maybe in this economy, you just want to raise funds for yourself!

You must be invited to join the network. So here’s your VIP invitation!
…. http://ppl.blastoffnetwork.com/pushgallery

You are one of the first in the world to know. I sincerely hope you enjoy it an dit brings value to your lives!

Warmest Regards,
Justin Snyder / swineoutbreak.com

Be sure to invite your friends and family to join your Blastoff site, the larger your network, the more savings and cash back you will all receive !
Its a win/win for everyone !
Just in time for the holidays !

http://ppl.blastoffnetwork.com/pushgallery

The Swine Flu Updates & Twitter

// May 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // alerts, cdc, prevention, twitter, updates

Logging into search.twitter.com will lead you to hundreds of tweets on the swine flu pandemic and the prevention. But can you trust all these tweets and how do we know whats real and whats not. What I suggest is if using Twitter to get your updates on the swine flu outbreak, updates from the government’s Centers for Disease Control is your best bet.

The CDC is using Twitter to spread the word on how not to spread or get swine flu. The CDC has several Twitter accounts including @CDCemergency, which is posting new recommendations, bulletins on confirmed cases, and information on antiviral drugs and other ways to deal with or prevent the disease.

The Associated Press reports that there have been more than 1,600 reported cases and the number of suspected deaths has reached 149 in Mexico. At 1 p.m. Eastern Monday, the CDC reported 40 confirmed cases in the United States: California (7), Kansas (2), New York City (28), Ohio (1), and Texas (2). One person has been hospitalized, but there have been no deaths.

Another Twitter account, @CDC-eHealth, is also updating the swine flu.

Use caution before taking advice from sources that you have no particular reason to trust.

United States Swine Flu Breakdown as of Wednesday 10am pacific time.

// April 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // States Infected, cdc, deaths, mexico, united states

Swine Flu (91) confirmed cases

1 Confirmed death - (texas)

California 14
Nevada 1
Arizona 1
Texas 16
Kansas 2
Michigan 2
Massachusetts 2
New York 51
Ohio 1
Indiana 1 -

Mexican cases have topped 2500 suspected.

U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection

// April 28th, 2009 // No Comments » // Outbreak, States Infected, Uncategorized, cdc, cold or flu, prevention, tips, united states, updates, world health

Straight From the CDC:

The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional cases of confirmed swine influenza and a number of hospitalizations of swine flu patients. Internationally, the situation is more serious too, with additional countries reporting confirmed cases of swine flu. In response to the intensifying outbreak, the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 4External Web Site Policy.. A Phase 4 alert is characterized by confirmed person-to-person spread of a new influenza virus able to cause “community-level” outbreaks.” The increase in the pandemic alert phase indicates that the likelihood of a pandemic has increased.

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U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
(As of April 28, 2009 11:00 AM ET)
State - # of laboratory confirmed cases
California 10 cases
Kansas 2 cases
New York City 45 cases
Ohio 1 case
Texas 6 cases
TOTAL COUNT 64 cases

Symptoms Of Swine Flu, CBS speaks with a family who has the flu

// April 27th, 2009 // No Comments » // briefings, cdc, first aid, flu masks, prevention, quarantine, symptoms, tips, united states, updates, videos

Swine Flu Symptoms : ( www.swineoutbreak.com)

* FEVER
* ACHES
* CHILLS
* COUGH
* RUNNY NOSE
* FATIGUE
* VOMITING
* DIARRHEA

masks

Pandemic Swine Flu First Aid and Safety Kit

Joseph Bresee, M.D. CDC Influenza Division

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // cdc, videos


Joseph Bresee, M.D. CDC Influenza Division
Video regarding Influenza

Swine Flu Briefing : Simplified for you

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Outbreak, Uncategorized, briefings, cdc, cold or flu, prevention, tips, united states, updates

This is our breakdown on the briefing, trying to make it easy to understand and put in lamens-terms. Please take this as just our notes and not any official documentation. Thus this said I believe these notes to be accurate as to what was stated in the briefing.

They started out by telling us that the President is fully aware of the severity of the crises, and Obama has given his full support to the Mexican Government. They are working to communicate with the Government quickly and make medical decisions a rapid process when needed and responsive to new cases when they occur.

Brennan: reported :
Key notes that were made
-20 confirmed cases in the US, 1 Probable case
-Testing and medical supplies will be deployed where needed when cases arrive.
-The President is receiving updates on the situation
-The Homeland Security cancel has set up resources and is ready to respond to the situation and share updates with other organizations when needed.
-Individual departments are leading efforts in key elements including medical prepardness, disease control, tracking, and communications with media and public
- Timely and accurate information is important, and the CDC will be holding usual public meetings

dr. Richard Besser reported :
Key notes that were made
-20 U.S. cases have been reported
- They expect to find more cases around the country as they search more
- All cases have recovered. only one of these cases was hospitalized.
- Looks to be same virus as the virus in mexico
- Flu viruses are unpredictable and variable, over time things will change, the number will change, and they will try to keep us posted with the best info when it becomes available
- Different activities will take place depending on the situations in those communities.
- Expect conflicting information and sometimes in-consistant they will work to rectify these
- They expect it to spread, but will take the best actions to stop it.
- They are working with different Nations, and Organizations to understand the Virus, and trying to figure out why there are more cases showing up in Mexico. Also looking into each case and trying to see how each case differs from others and where these people got the virus from.
- Warnings will be posted when needed / regarding travel
- Discussions are underway about vaccines
- CDC will be providing support for companies working on vaccines
- Prevention Notes that were stated: Use common sense, think about what you would do if the outbreak happen in your area, in your child’s school. Think about what you would do if it was in your community. Individuals can take preventions by washing hands, not touching your face, eyes, and mouth. If your sick stay at home, If you think you may be sick don’t travel, and don’t get on an airplane.
-People can use the cdc website. It was noted that there is also a Spanish website.

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Swine Flu Internet Resources that are Noteworthy

// April 26th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // cdc, maps, resources, united states, world health

of course I want you to follow my blog here, but also feel its important to give some other resources that are of importance for anyone looking for more information on the swine flu outbreak. The following list:

#1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Swine Flu Video Podcast

Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)

Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
Brochure

Información en español

#2. World Health Organization

WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic. Information on this page tracks the evolving situation and provides access to both technical guidelines and information useful for the general public.

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Swine Influenza (Flu) strikes Southern California

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // cdc

Thursday, April 23, 2009

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a total of 5 laboratory confirmed human cases of swine influenza virus infection have been identified in California recently.

Dr. Anne Schuchat, interim deputy director for the Science and Public Health Program, sais that it appears that the virus is spread from human to human contact. None of the patients had direct contact with pigs before getting sick.

She also said that it is likely that more cases will be confirmed, and that it is not possible to catch swine flu from eating pork or pork products.

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Swine flu usually occurs after contact with pigs, and Schuchat was asked whether parents might want to reconsider taking their kids to petting zoos. She said the CDC was not recommending that parents stop visiting zoos with their kids, but stressed that good handwashing is important as a way to prevent infection.

An investigation into the human swine flu cases in California is ongoing.

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