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More NYC Schools Close After Swine Flu Death

// May 19th, 2009 // No Comments » // new york flu, united states, updates, videos


More NYC Schools Close After Swine Flu Death

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.

* Video File * Record from Camera Mass. confirms 34 swine flu cases

// May 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // Outbreak, alerts, cold or flu, treatment, united states, updates, videos

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares Swine Flu Emergency in California

// April 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // States of emergency, alerts, border, deaths, updates, videos

- Interview of Doctor about the calls there getting
- border patrol
- tracking the outbreak
- swine flu 1976
- origins of the flu
- Tamiflu® (oseltamivir phosphate) is a drug that has been licensed for the treatment and prevention of influenza (the virus that causes the flu). The drug works by attacking the flu virus inside the body, thus preventing the virus from spreading. Common side effects of this medication include nausea and vomiting. It is important to note that Tamiflu is not a flu vaccine, nor should it be used in place of a yearly flu vaccination.

US CA Border Report - Swine Flu

// April 28th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // border, mexico, updates, videos

Some traveling between Us and Mexico are not taking any chances. Even some workers are wearing masks. At the border there are signs for the people crossing by foot, to cover there nose and mouths when coughing. People at the border are saying that most Tijuana residents are staying inside and wearing masks. Some people crossing the border were also saying that there are some people who just can’t afford to buy the masks.


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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

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Suspected swine flu cases around the world

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Found Articles, briefings, cold or flu, tips, updates

Found on cnews World Watch

Suspected swine flu cases in France, Israel
Swine flu empties Mexico City churches, streets
By David Koop, The Associated Press

On Sunday, New Zealand reported that 10 students “likely” have swine flu after a school trip to Mexico, though Health Minister Tony Ryall said none of the students was seriously ill and there was no guarantee they had swine flu. Israel’s Health Ministry said there is one suspected case in that country and France is investigating four possible cases.

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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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Homeland Security to hold special briefing on swine flu

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // briefings, united states, updates

WASHINGTON (Reuters) reports that the White House and Homeland Security along with other Officials will be holding a briefing at 12:30 EDT today April 26th 2009 on the Swine Flu and the state we are at. Along with the acting director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and John Brennan they will give an update on the flu outbreak in the United States.

White House to hold special briefing on swine flu

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