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Understanding Swine Flu (Influenza A H1N1) - Mary Young

// May 6th, 2009 // No Comments » // Influenza A H1N1

note she does say “epidemic” and not Pandemic.
note she also says a sneeze can land 6ft. away from someone who sneezed.

64 + confirmed cases tonight

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

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Swine Flu - CDC says too late to contain U.S. Outbreak - Protect yourself and others

// April 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // the situation room, videos, world health


Swine Flu - CDC says too late to contain U.S. Outbreak - Protect yourself and others

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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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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How to avoid catching the Swine Flu

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

8 Tips to Preventing the Swine Flu:

#1. Stay Out Of Large Crowds.

Stores, Swapmeets, Airplanes, Malls, Sports Arenas, Whenever possible try to keep you and your family out of these largely populated areas.

#2. Wash your hands.

Doors, a phone, a computer keyboard, armchair rest, tables, fruits, boxes, anything the germ has settled on can be a way of transmission. So whenever you touch anything with your hands before eating, or touching your mouth with anything wash, wash, and wash again.

If a sink isn’t available, carry hand sanitizer with you and use that.

#3. Use tissues (not hands) to catch sneezes and coughs.

#4. Drink lots of fluids.

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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