Posts Tagged ‘avian flu pandemic’

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

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

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

Two Scots tourists related in swine flu alert - BBC reports

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

Two people have been admitted to a Scottish hospital after returning from Mexico, where more than 80 people have died after contracting swine flu.

“The patients have displayed mild flu-like symptoms and their current condition is not causing concern”
- Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Health Secretary

read the article from the BBC news here

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California Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Summit part III

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


California Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Summit part III

California Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Summit part II

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


California Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Summit part II