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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

Swine Flu – Morning Update 4-29-2009

April 29th, 2009 | Comments Off

WHO from yesterday: The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 19:15 GMT, 28 April 2009, seven countries have officially reported cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. The United States Government has reported 64 laboratory confirmed human cases, with no deaths. Mexico has reported 26 confirmed human cases of infection including seven deaths. The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths – Canada (6), New Zealand (3), the United Kingdom (2), Israel (2) and Spain (2). The CDC case number site is unchanged at this time. AP is claiming CDC confirmation of a swine flu related death in Texas, a toddler. The Texas Health Department site does not have this information. AHN is reporting additional swine flu cases in Canada. The Canadian Public Health Agency has nothing at this time. Along America’s … Read entire article »

Filed under: Americas North Shore, Influenza, Medicine, Pandemic, Swine Flu