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New York State swine flu report through November 7 2009
New York State follows the example of the CDC and its reporting is at least a week behind at any given time. In the week ending November 7 2009, flu activity continued to explode in upstate New York. New York State is reporting the level of this pandemic in several ways. In labs statewide for the week ending November 7, over 4,000 specimens tested positive for the A flu virus, 99% of those testing positive for flu. At the state laboratory, 43 of 45 specimens tested positive for Swine Flu. The state is also tracking visits to hospital emergency departments for influenza like illnesses (ILI). In the Western Region, including the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Corning and Elmira, the rate was 19.8% of all emergency department visits. This was a 10% increase … Read entire article »
What to do if your child catches swine flu
Swine flu, pandemic H1N1, is spreading once again in the United States and the Northern Hemisphere. It continues to be infecting young people under the age of 24 in the highest numbers, closing schools and forcing cancellation of various events. The Centers for Disease Control report 128 influenza associated pediatric deaths at this point in the 2008-2009 flu season. That number is 50% higher than last year and the highest in the last four years. Hospitalization rates for patients in the under age 2 and the age 5-17 categories also exceed the multi year average. Read the rest of the article here. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu
Comparing the current swine flu outbreak and “seasonal” flu
A comparison of the current swine flu outbreak to the annual seasonal flu shows many similarities and a few important differences. The many strains of the influenza virus produce the same symptoms and the same effects, as a general rule, but certain strains such as Swine Flu do behave slightly differently. Seasonal influenza and the Swine Flu share a great many symptoms. They produce fever, lung congestion and cough, a stuffy or runny nose, body aches and extreme fatigue. Influenza is a “whole body” illness, unlike the common cold which affects the upper respiratory system alone. Read the rest of the article here. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
The symptoms of swine flu are very similar to those of seasonal flu. The different strains of influenza seem to affect people in pretty much the same ways. The first key symptom is a high fever. The fever may be mild but can also rapidly increase to a dangerous temperature. In an adult, an oral temperature over 100 degrees F is considered a fever, and in children a rectal temperature over 100.4 degrees F. Fevers over 103 degrees begin to be dangerous. A spiking fever, rapid onset and rapid increase to a high temperature, is also a sign of danger. Headache and chills may accompany the fever. CDC WebMD Mayo Clinic Read the rest of the article here. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Pandemic Flu World 2009Pandemic Swine … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu
Upstate New York flu visits to E/R’s increase 50% in one week
The latest report from the New York State Department of Health on the influenza situation outside of New York City shows a dramatic increase in visits to hospital emergency rooms for flu like illnesses in Upstate New York. The October 24 report shows nearly a 50% increase in such visits from the October 17 report. The Hudson Valley and Long Island regions show a much smaller increase. Here is the article Previous in series Next in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Swine Flu
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
CBS Exclusive Report on H1N1 uses fake numbers?
CBS News Exclusive: Study Of State Results Finds H1N1 Not As Prevalent As Feared Chuck Simmins states: I looked at the story and my jaw dropped. Without any research at all, I could tell something was wrong with their numbers. These numbers are supposed to be through late July, when the CDC asked the states to change their reporting. As we have shown in our prior reports, many of the states had ceased reporting case numbers long … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Influenza, Media, Old Media, Original writing, Pandemic, Reporting, Swine Flu
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Inside a Swine Flu vaccination clinic
November 22nd, 2009 | Comments Off
On Thursday, November 19, and Saturday, November 21, 2009, I spent about five hours each day working as a volunteer at a vaccination clinic run by the Monroe County Public Health Department (DPH). It was one of five each day held to vaccinate at risk groups for pandemic H1N1, the Swine Flu. I worked at the one held at the former Medley Center Mall in Irondequoit. The DPH did a great job publicizing the clinics, with the cooperation of the local media. Attendance on Thursday was somewhat overwhelming, while that on Saturday was more even in flow. The DPH contracted with private companies for the actual vaccine administration. DPH personnel and volunteers were used for crowd control. The observations in this piece apply only to the location I worked at, unless otherwise … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commentary, Influenza, Medicine, Original writing, Pandemic, Public Health issues, Swine Flu