Monroe Cty 911 :.Chuck Simmins | November 26, 2007
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by Army Spc. Stephanie Homan
Multi-National Corps-Iraq Public Affairs Office
As the seasons change and temperatures drop in Iraq, the potential for illness increases. One of the most prevalent of these illnesses is influenza. Troops lined up in Al Faw Palace to receive their vaccination from the virus Wednesday and Friday.
Influenza is an airborne transmittable respiratory illness [...]
Chuck Simmins | November 12, 2007
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Chuck Simmins | November 6, 2007
Centers for Disease Control
Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The information below describes common flu symptoms, how to protect yourself and those close to you from getting the flu, and what to do if you get sick with flu-like symptoms.
Be Aware of Common Flu Symptoms
Influenza usually starts [...]
Chuck Simmins | November 1, 2007
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
Centers for Disease Control
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.
Every year in the United States, on average: [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 25, 2007
Chuck Simmins | October 23, 2007
CDC recommends that healthy children aged 6 months up through their 5th birthday, their close contacts (people who live with them), and out-of-home caregivers (nannies, daycare providers, etc.) should get a flu vaccine. This expands last year’s recommendation to now include vaccination for children 2 years old up to their 5th birthday this flu season.
In [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 18, 2007
Chuck Simmins | October 15, 2007
Interesting choice for flu prevention.
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Photo and story by Senior Airman Dilia DeGrego
Combined Joint Task Force-82 Public Affairs Office
With winter right around the corner, service members are preparing to combat an enemy that kills thousands each year – influenza, better known as “the flu.”
Each year, approximately 36,000 people die from flu, according to the Center for [...]
Chuck Simmins | February 20, 2007
WHO
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. The case was confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratory and by the US Naval Medical Research Unit No.3 (NAMRU-3).
The 5-year-old boy from Sharkia Governorate was admitted to hospital with symptoms on 14 February, [...]
Chuck Simmins | February 19, 2007
The flu is definitely here. CDC
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control suggest:
Influenza Symptoms, Protection, and What to Do If You Get Sick
Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The information below describes common flu symptoms, how to protect yourself and those close to you [...]
Chuck Simmins | February 15, 2007
Here are some snips from the article. Worth a look. The usual doomsayers, Osterholm and Webster, get the big quotes. My take at the end of the piece.
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“I’ve gotten at least 10 media calls in the last few months asking me to deliver the death sentence for avian flu,” said Michael Osterholm, director of the [...]
