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Swine Flu Report – Early Morning 4-28-2009
More confirmed swine flu cases, and more countries with confirmed cases: Israel: 1 new New Zealand: 3 new Spain: 1 new, 2 total U.S.: news reports of 10 new, 50 total Canada: 6 total Scotland: 2 total Mexico: conflicting news reports, 2,000 in hospital, 142 plus deaths The news media is reporting cases much faster than the main public health agencies are updating their websites. The CDC and WHO are clearly falling behind in reporting information. The media, however, is reporting confirmed cases that later are not, because they are relying upon local authorities and local politicians. It is difficult to determine what the current situation acutally is. Previous in series Next in seriesTable 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 … Read entire article »
CDC Briefing on Swine Flu for 4-26-2009
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) held a briefing this afternoon. Anne Schuchat, M.D., Interim Deputy Director for Science and Public Health Program and Daniel Jernigan, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Epidemiology, Influenza Division were the briefers. There are 20 laboratory confirmed cases of the swine flu in the United States, from 5 states. 1 patient required hospitalization. All the patients have recovered. Human to human transmission has been confirmed. Patient ages range from 7 to 54. All the US cases have recovered without antiviral treatment. High fever, sore throat, muscle aches, possible vomiting or diarrhea are the symptoms these patients experienced. The tested viruses are sensitive to Tamiflu and Relenza. The interventions by the CDC and state and local governments will vary by locality. Listen to your state and local health departments for information … Read entire article »
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