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Why people die from the flu
Flu is a killer. In past epidemics in the United States, as many as 5% of those with the disease have died. Public Health officials estimate that about 36,000 people die each year in the U.S. from the flu and related illnesses. In temperate climates like the United States, influenza is seasonal. Beginning in November and running until March of the following year, influenza cases multiply. In more tropical climes, influenza is seen year round. Read the rest of the article here. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing
The difference between a cold and the flu
“I don’t feel good!” Whether you are an adult or a child, there are times when you just want to scream that. When you have a cold or the flu, it is one of those times. Colds and influenza are caused by different viruses. They share many of the same symptoms and they both make you feel lousy. They are different illnesses and that difference is important. Finish the article here. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing
How to prevent catching Swine Flu
With instructional videos. Much more at the link. The Swine Flu, or novel H1N1, or pandemic H1N1 is beginning to be seen in increasing numbers of patients as the new school year begins in the United States. While about a dozen states have schools open at this time, states such as New York have time to prepare. People in Rochester and Monroe County, N.Y., should take the opportunity in order to be ready for September and October. The Swine Flu is a virus. It is spread from person to person due to poor hygiene practices by infected patients and by inadequate cleaning. Examiner Previous in series Table of contents for Swine flu outbreak 2009Swine Flu OutbreakWHO Press Release on Swine FluNew Swine Flu Cases in KansasSwine Flu Update – 04-26-2009Canada Has 6 Cases … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Reporting, Swine Flu
New Orleans Mayor Nagin Quarantined In China
WDSU New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin, who traveled on Friday to Shanghai, China, on an economic development trip, was informed early Sunday that a passenger on the airplane in which he was traveling was confirmed to have signs and symptoms of an influenza-like illness, suspected to be of the H1N1 — or swine flu — subtype. As a precaution, Nagin, his wife and one member of the mayor’s executive protection unit have been placed in a designated quarantine location in Shanghai. The mayor’s agenda is on indefinite hold, though he and the others are symptom-free. My first thought was “Please, keep him.” Nagin represents everything that went wrong with Hurricane Katrina. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Swine flu outbreak 2009Swine Flu OutbreakWHO Press Release on Swine FluNew Swine … Read entire article »
Colds and Influenza
Here are some articles you may find helpful. Follow the link for the full piece. A look at swine flu in humans Humans and pigs share enough biological attributes that some diseases can move back and forth between the two different species. The swine flu, swine A)H1N1 is one such illness. Influenza doesn’t bother pigs much. In humans, it can range from a mild though lengthy illness to one that can produce large numbers of fatalities. The current swine flu is a bit mysterious because it seems to do a little of both. The difference between a cold and the flu “I don’t feel good!” Whether you are an adult or a child, there are times when you just want to scream that. When you have a cold or the flu, it is one of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu
Probable Swine Flu in New York City
In a press conference held moments ago, the head of the New York City Health Department, Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, described the situation at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens. About 100 students reported flu-like symptoms yesterday and the Health Department was called in. All of the students have been contacted. All of the students report mild symptoms. None have needed to be hospitalized. The Health Department was able to obtain nine oral/nasal swabs and testing at their lab revealed that 8 of the 9 were probable for swine flu. The samples have been sent to the CDC for additional tests. St. Francis Preparatory School has postponed events, and will likely be closed on Monday. Dr. Frieden suggested that the closure would be a day to day measure, depending on the situation. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Reporting, Swine Flu
Avian Flu Update Through Feb 27 2009
408 cases reported. 256 deaths. World Health Organization NOTE I think this may be very important. Indonesia has reported no new cases in 2009, despite having the largest number of cases and the highest death rate. Has the feud between WHO and the Indonesian government resulted in them withholding information as well as samples? Reports of infection in Indonesian poultry Avian influenza has struck a second district in Bali despite efforts to contain the spread of the disease on the island, the district’s animal husbandry, marine and fisheries agency said on Friday. I Gusti Ngurah Sandjada, the head of the agency in Jembrana district in western Bali, said the outbreak was discovered after 52 chickens in the village of Banyubiru died over the course of four days. “We immediately conducted a rapid test and found … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Avian Flu, Medicine, Original writing
Influenza Report for Dec 20 2008
All the indices for influenza are below critical levels at this point in the flu season. Type A viruses make up about 80% of the cases and type B the remainder. So far it has been a mild year. … Read entire article »
Time to Think About Influenza
Take a look at my article. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing
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