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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

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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.

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64 + confirmed cases tonight

// April 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // alerts, border, briefings, deaths, email list

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Swine Flu Prevention, My Personal Top Ten!!!

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // briefings, prevention, tips

wash your hands

#1. Handwashing: one of the most important aspects of preventing the influenza virus from spreading. As well prevention from getting the virus.

#2. Do not cover your coughs and sneezes with your hands instead carry a small pouch of kleenex with you at all times and grab one out before you cough then use this to cover your cough or sneeze, then throw it away and wash your hands if possible. P.S. Do not use a cloth hanker-cheif. Throw them all away actually.

#3. Don’t touch your face. (eyes, nose, mouth)

#4. use disinfectants as well as clean wipes at home and in your workplace.

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Joseph Bresee, M.D. CDC Influenza Division

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

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

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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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