Swine Flu: What You Need To Know
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Healthline
A 33-year-old Texas woman, already suffering from other health problems, died today from the H1N1 virus. Though not yet reflected in today’s report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this makes the second H1N1 death in the United States. Last week, a toddler from Mexico died from the flu in a hospital in Texas.
According to many experts, most of the confirmed cases in the U.S. have been much less severe than expected. "We have started to see encouraging signs that this virus may be mild, and its spread may be limited," said Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in a press conference.
Also today, President Felipe Calderón lessened the national alert level in Mexico, where the flu has apparently begun to taper off. The government did cancel Cinco de Mayo festivities, though, as a precaution.
Swine Flu Update - Tuesday, May 5, 8:00am:
With 403 confirmed cases in nearly 40 states, U.S. health officials are backing off severe public alerts. Most of the cases have been milder than expected, and school closings do not seem to help stop the spread.
“So far, the severity of illness in this country is similar to that of [seasonal] flu, and that's very encouraging, said Richard Besser, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On a global scale, H1N1 has sickened at least 1,124 people in 21 countries. The virus appears to be easing off in Mexico, where it hit the hardest.
Swine Flu Update - Monday, May 4, 3:00pm:
After four days with most of the country’s operations shut down, Mexican officials announced today that many businesses will reopen on Wednesday. The Mexican Health Ministry said Saturday that the worst of the virus is over.
Meanwhile, China has quarantined dozens of Mexican travelers, leading Mexican government officials to say their citizens are being unfairly targeted.
Here in the United States, the Centers of Disease Control reports confirmed cases 36 states, up six states since Sunday. However, most of the 279 cases have been relatively mild. "While we're not out of the woods, we're seeing a lot of encouraging signs," said CDC Acting Director Richard E. Besser in a press briefing today.
Swine Flu Update - Monday, May 4, 8:00am:
The World Health Organization’s official tally lists 985 confirmed cases in 20 countries. Colombia and El Salvador are the latest countries joining the list.
Responses in different parts of the world are causing political tensions, not to mention travel problems. Roughly 70 Mexican travelers have been quarantined in Chinese hospitals and hotels, leading Mexico authorities to claim discrimination. On Saturday the Chinese government cancelled all flights from Mexico, leaving many Chinese travelers stranded.
Adding to the overall controversy is the statement by Mexican health officials that the H1N1 flu is easing off. Some health experts claim WHO may have overreacted with warnings that a pandemic is imminent.
“I’m not predicting the pandemic will blow up, but if I miss it and we don’t prepare, I fail,” WHO General Director Margaret Chan said in a recent interview. “I’d rather over-prepare than not prepare.”
Swine Flu Update - Sunday, May 3, 6:00pm:
Latest totals have reached 898 confirmed cases in 18 countries, with Colombia reporting the first confirmed case in South America. Here in the United States, 226 confirmed cases have been reported across 30 states, the most recent being in Pennsylvania.
In Mexico, Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova said evidence suggests that the H1N1 flu is on the decline in that country, with 506 confirmed cases and 19 deaths. The epidemic has slowed, Cordova said, because of the government’s lockdown on schools and businesses and ban on public events.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization urges that any farm animals possibly infected with H1N1 must be contained and monitored. The concern follows an outbreak among pigs in Alberta, Canada, where the virus was apparently spread when a farm worker, after becoming ill in Mexico, unknowingly infected the animals. Health officials are working to understand how the virus was passed from person to pig.
Swine Flu Update - Sunday, May 3, 10:00am:
The number of confirmed cases continues to rise, but the World Health Organization says there are still no signs of a pandemic.
According to the latest tally from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 21 states have reported 160 confirmed cases in the U.S., with one death. WHO announced 787 confirmed cases in 17 countries. Officials stress that a pandemic indicates the geographic spread of a disease, not the severity. To become a full-fledged pandemic, H1N1 would need to spread across communities in at least one other country in a new region of the world.
On Saturday, Canadian health officials reported that a herd of pigs in Alberta had become infected, apparently by a farm worker who became ill on a recent trip to Mexico. This is the first reported case of H1N1 showing up in pigs, and the first case where the virus has apparently crossed from human to animals. Both the farm worker and the 2,200 pigs have recovered.
In a joint statement released Saturday, the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, WHO, and other international health groups said the H1N1 virus cannot be spread by eating pork and pork products. "To date there is no evidence that the virus is transmitted by food," the statement said.
Swine Flu Update - Saturday, May 2, 10:00am:
The first confirmed case of H1N1 in Hong Kong has led to the quarantine of close to 300 people after health officials determined that a hotel guest had contracted the virus.
After a 25-year-old Mexican man stayed in the hotel and later became sick, officials ordered some 200 guests and 100 staff to remain in the hotel for seven days to stop the spread of the virus.
On Saturday morning, the World Health Organization said that although it is still preparing for a pandemic, the sharp rise in the number of confirmed cases of swine flu to 658 was due to the confirmation of suspected cases in Mexico as opposed to newly reported instances. While the majority of cases have been in Mexico, a total of 16 countries now have confirmed of H1N1.
"What the increase reflects is that we are moving forward in confirming many of the cases that have been left untested for some time, so in an way that's reassuring," said WHO spokesman Paul Garwood. "So we haven't seen, say, a spike in new cases or new influenza cases appearing in Mexico City, for example," Garwood continued. "It's just the fact that this reporting backlog is bearing fruit and we're seeing the results of that."
Read Dr. Paul Auerbach's blog about who should get tested for the virus.
Swine Flu Update - Friday, May 1, 9:00am:
The warning level remains at Phase 5 on a six-step scale, indicating that a pandemic is imminent. So far 11 states have had confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu. Today the number of confirmed cases worldwide rose to 331, up from 257 on Thursday, according to the World Health Organization.
During a pandemic, a new virus affects people in several parts of the world at the same time, with mild to severe consequences. “Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world,” said WHO General Director Margaret Chan in a statement on the organization’s web site. “On the positive side, the world is better prepared for an influenza pandemic than at any time in history.” U.S. officials and drug manufacturers are working on a vaccine.
Swine Flu Update - Wednesday, April 29, 9:30am:
The CDC has confirmed the first fatality in the US from swine flu, a 22-month-old child who traveled from Mexico to Houston, Texas for treatment.
"I can confirm very sad news coming out of Texas that a child has died from the H1N1 virus," Richard Besser, MD, acting director of the CDC, said in an interview with CNN. "As a parent and a pediatrician, my heart goes out to the family."
This is the first death attributed to the outbreak in the US, where the reported cases have to date been relatively mild compared to those in Mexico. Health officials have been warning the public for several days that that could change.
Swine Flu Update - Monday, April 27, 4:30pm:
The World Health Organization’s Emergency Committee met today and recommended that the level of influenza pandemic alert be raised from a phase 3 to a phase 4. This indicates that the likelihood of a pandemic has increased, not that one is certain. Epidemiological data about the human-to-human transmission and the ability of this specific virus to cause community-level outbreaks led to the decision. The WHO is not recommending the closing of borders or the limiting of international travel at this time.
Visit the World Health Organization’s website for more information on a phase 4 pandemic alert.
Here’s what you need to know about swine flu:
Why is Swine Flu in The News?
The number of fatalities in Mexico coupled with reported cases in the US, Canada and New Zealand brought the outbreak to the attention of health officials and the media. Also of concern is the fact that the strain in Mexico is attacking healthy young people, a trait usually associated with pandemic flu bugs.
What is Swine Flu?
Swine flu is just what it sounds like…a strain of flu that effects pigs and usually remains just that. Sometimes a strain of swine flu will mutate and is contracted by humans. This strain appears to be a mixture of swine, avian and human viruses and mutated viruses concern health officials due to their resistance to existing vaccines. A high fever, consistent cough, sore throat and possibly vomiting and diarrhea are the most common symptoms of swine flu, but those symptoms can be caused by countless other conditions as well. If you or someone you’ve been in close contact with has recently returned from Mexico and your flu-like symptoms persist, contact your doctor. Only a lab test can identify swine flu.
No vaccine for swine flu exists currently, but the Center for Disease Control has begun the steps needed to create one, in case that becomes necessary. This season’s flu shot does not offer protection to this virus.
What is the Government Doing?
Since this is a quickly developing outbreak and there are still many unknowns, the White House has likened their efforts to preparing for a hurricane. "Really that's what we're doing right now. We're preparing in an environment where we really don't know ultimately what the size or seriousness of this outbreak is going to be," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told reporters. The act of declaring this a public health emergency clears the way for shipping roughly 12 million doses of flu-fighting medications from a federal stockpile to states that may need them. The Center for Disease Control says that isn’t currently needed, as the cases in the US are less severe than those in Mexico.
While the government is taking the right precautions, it’s important to point out that this is not a global pandemic — at least not yet. The true number of cases, why the Mexican cases are more severe and how easily the virus spreads are sill unanswered.
Can Swine Flu be Treated?
Yes. This specific strain can be treated with Tamiflu and Relenza.
How to Protect Yourself
The most common question on everyone’s mind is “how can I protect myself?” The good news is that common health tips that help stop the spread of seasonal flu can be effective with preventing swine flu as well. The following are recommended steps from the CDC:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
Healthline’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Paul Auerbach will be posting ongoing updates about this outbreak in his blog.
112 Comments:
At Mon Apr 27, 07:44:00 PM 2009,
Dzeth said…
Thank you very much about the information and thank you again. I still have one question about the swine flu,"is it a new disease????" : )
At Tue Apr 28, 07:19:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
what are the states the the swine flu have affected?
At Tue Apr 28, 12:39:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I am a hog farmer, so i was wandering can i get the virus from my swine?
At Tue Apr 28, 01:17:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
What's confusing is at what stage of the illness do i seek a doctor? Because on the news they say at first signs of flu like symptoms....and yet this blog says not to panic and it could be something else other than swine flu. Do we have to show all symptoms in order to seek medical attention...or can you experience maybe 2 of them (fever and body aches) before you seek help?
At Tue Apr 28, 02:04:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Can swine fl be treated because you left it blank?
At Tue Apr 28, 02:22:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Swine flu has affected Mexico,New York New Zealand and Israel,United States. No one has died outside of Mexico though.
At Tue Apr 28, 03:34:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Indiana has it first confirmed case.
At Tue Apr 28, 03:41:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I get a flu shot every year will this prevent me from catching the swine flu virus or any of the other flu viruses
At Tue Apr 28, 06:02:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Thanks! i was just wondering if it's been fatal to anyone diagnosed yet? Can it be? if so, what are the chances of it being fatal?
At Tue Apr 28, 06:07:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
will swine flu be in everybodys lives forever or will it become a lesssevere disese???????
At Tue Apr 28, 06:49:00 PM 2009,
billie velez said…
shoul we really be afraid of frightened of the swine flu?
At Wed Apr 29, 04:37:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
This is for Dzeth, as it says in the posting the swine flu is a mutation of the pig virus so no it isn't relatively new but it is new to have it spread from human to human. This is why everyone's freaking out about it.
At Wed Apr 29, 05:06:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
i just wanna know were the people that died in mexico poverty stricked ??
At Wed Apr 29, 06:25:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Although you provided us with a lot of information, I still question why the swine flu is recieving all this publicity when over 36K people die a year from the regular flu? Does anyone know the death ratio for each disease? And the ratio with high risk-Asthmatic's, children, elderly etc...?
At Wed Apr 29, 07:10:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Can you catch The Swine Flu during pig dissections? In classrooms right now theay are dissecting pigs and I know thats how the Swine flu started was in pigs so could you catch it that way to?? Just imagine how fast that would spread.
At Wed Apr 29, 07:51:00 AM 2009,
trhoades said…
Hello, I have been trying to find forums regarding the swine flu and have found very few.
I live in Colorado and this morning a hospital worker called in annyonomously and stated there are many sick in the hospital with suspected swine flu, tests are still pending, we have 3 sick here at work, all suspected swine flu. I heard yesterday on one notiable news website that there were 2 deaths in California and claims the government is trying to keep people from panicing. These dealths were never mentioned on CNN news last night or this morning, only the case about the baby in Texas. I feel there are thousands suspected of having the swine flu and many deaths in this country that have been hushed and the government is govering it up for fear of a panic.
At Wed Apr 29, 08:26:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
If the swine flu has been in existence and human cases have been reported in years past, why hasn't there been a vaccine created by now?
At Wed Apr 29, 09:15:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Its already hit Riverside and im scared because i live in Victorville. I hope it can stop. I don't want to die at such a young age.
At Wed Apr 29, 09:44:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
what are the symptoms??
At Wed Apr 29, 11:10:00 AM 2009,
irishdani17 said…
This information is very helpful. But here's the thing, if they say that there are far worse cases in Mexico, then why are they letting these people cross the border. I have nothing against these people at all, but the way to keep the sickness out of America, is to close the border so that we don't develop more serious cases. I don't know, just my opinion. God bless your day everyone and you're all in my prayers.
At Wed Apr 29, 11:15:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I have a honeymoon trip planned to Playa del Carmen for May 5-9. Should I reschedule? The outbreak is not in that area, but I'm concerned that they may close the border while I'm there.
At Wed Apr 29, 11:59:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
some of the states that have been affected are california, maine, and texas.. there are 11 total and 5 other states say that they have at least one infected. there has been only one death, and that was in texas.
At Wed Apr 29, 12:08:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
i cant beging to believe that with such advanced medical discoveries and with such rapid evolution here we cant come up with a cure of this flu as quickly as it came... this feels like the beggining of the end and i hope it doesnt get worse because if it does were not going to die because there is no treatment were going to die because there isnt enough treatment...
At Wed Apr 29, 12:52:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
how long does it last?
At Wed Apr 29, 02:07:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Many different countries are closing boarders to pervent infection, is or has Obama closed boarders to protect OUR country from further contaimination????
At Wed Apr 29, 02:37:00 PM 2009,
JOE said…
If there were outbreaks in 70's,80's what is the difference vs now? It seems to be some type of biological warfare b/c of the entire Cartel issue.
At Wed Apr 29, 03:12:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I was working at Harborview medical center in the 70's and at that time there was a scare of the swine flu. So I don't think that this is new.
At Wed Apr 29, 03:29:00 PM 2009,
Emily said…
I am young, and worried about getting Swine! I fear that I'll get it even if I wash my hands a lot! Know me, I am very clumsey and forgetful... what should I do?!
At Wed Apr 29, 03:52:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I'M MAD!
Ok so the "WHO" says it's not a Pandemic yet, But, the Virus is spreading quickly and Globally. Why hasn't the US Government stepped up and called for the highest level of protection? Quarrentine, Divide & Separate the infected immediately.
Also, Why hasn't there been News reports of "Exactly" where the Virus is located? State, City and Local areas so we can avoid them?
Again as in the past, the Government has chosen to be "Mum", Coy and not allow us to be informed, Possibly until it's too late! I say Call you Senators & Congressmen and demand results! Go to the Web, send those emails! Get action & prepare for the worst! Isn't that what we do for Hurricanes(as the White house just said)
At Wed Apr 29, 04:07:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Does this mean that all public events will be canceled, especially those in Texas? Does this mean all of areas of things, like school or picnics?
At Wed Apr 29, 04:58:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
well...thanks but...u tell me not to panic but i think very seriously about things people don't usually care about...i'm panicing while everyone in my class jokes about it...i'm terrified and i make myself bring a hospital mask to school and back...still i'm scared.
At Wed Apr 29, 05:16:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
The swine flu is a joke, wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough. This is just a way for a corporation to sell Tamiflu. I heard the patent on Tamiflu expires in 2 years. So everyone should run out and buy Tamiflu. PS those masks don't do squat.
At Wed Apr 29, 05:25:00 PM 2009,
monica said…
How is it just barely going around if has been for pigs? How did humans even get it? Why are people in Mexico dieing and people in America aren't? This is a very scary and serious thing! Why is the government not trying to stop American's from going into Mexico? I hope this flu will stop very soon because this is getting scarey and just like the rest of you guys I don't want to die! This is also killing little kids it needs to stop and stop now.
At Wed Apr 29, 05:44:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
This is madness the swine flu is spreading like the game resident evil outbreak.Is there not a cure?
At Wed Apr 29, 06:35:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
my school is out all week because there was a swine flu outbreak in our school.
At Wed Apr 29, 07:02:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
could swine flu be terrorist related?
At Wed Apr 29, 07:16:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
what cities or states have it?
At Wed Apr 29, 07:17:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Has the flu got to santa maris,california?
At Wed Apr 29, 07:20:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
thank u for the answers.-it help
At Wed Apr 29, 07:25:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
First and foremost the epidemic surfaced in Mexico. Not recommending the closing of the borders or international travel to the south of the country might not be the best idea. Being that the virus can be spread now to humans which is obvious closing the borders until the problem is solved is not a bad choice to consider. This would be a positive step in protecting the citizens of the U.S and may prevent a possible massive contagious outbreak which is not known for sure if can be stopped if gotten out of hand. Protecting our people of the U.S and finding a cure for the virus should be the first two advances taken first in this issue.
At Wed Apr 29, 07:25:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
is there cure for it
At Wed Apr 29, 07:41:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Does anyone know how long the flu can live on surfaces outside the body?
At Wed Apr 29, 07:54:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I had a swine flu shot in 1977. Any chance I am protected?
At Wed Apr 29, 08:17:00 PM 2009,
bunkey78 said…
they tell us the states that is in but not the cities...i want to know the cities...esp in michigan
At Wed Apr 29, 08:18:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
it was awesome getting information but how did it start from pigs? so if there went any pigs there would be no swine flu?
At Wed Apr 29, 08:38:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Even though u get a flu shot every year u will still get a 90 to 50 % chance of getting the swine flu
At Wed Apr 29, 08:46:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
even though the government is trying to keep us form panicking...i still am. i have family and friends in mexico,new york, colorado and im worried. my friend just said that there was an outbreak of the swine flu in riverside,CA and it already reached Norco,CA [which is only a few minutes away]
is there a cure or vaccine yet??
At Wed Apr 29, 08:54:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
do i got to stay home beacause im in the middle of cst testing.is it in oakland??
At Wed Apr 29, 09:33:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
The following is quoted from:
"The Sky is Falling: An Analysis of the Swine Flu Affair of 1976"
...
"In 1976, due to an outbreak of influenza at Fort Dix, New Jersey, the United States set a precedent in immunology by attempting to vaccinate the entire population of the country against the possibility of a swine-type Influenza A epidemic. While a great many people were successfully immunized in a very short period of time, the National Influenza Immunization Program (NIIP) quickly became recognized as a failure, one reason being that the feared epidemic never surfaced at all... all evidence linked to the pathology, microbiology, and historical cycle of influenza and the outbreak at Fort Dix suggests that the reactions of the scientists and other personnel involved in the NIIP were correct. However, one must also acknowledge the many complications and misjudgments that plagued the program after its initiation, from biological difficulties, logistical problems, to tensions with the media. The swine flu is a historical event that needs to be evaluated, regarding both its successes and its failures, so that lessons can be learned for future immunization programs... While influenza, or the "flu", is not commonly recognized as an extremely lethal disease, the pathology of influenza, and especially of the kind found at Fort Dix, does suggest that an immunization program was a reasonable course to take in 1976."
http://www.haverford.edu/biology/edwards/disease/viral_essays/warnervirus.htm
At Wed Apr 29, 09:35:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
This is for the person that talked about disecting pigs..... I really don't think that you could get the swine flu by disecting pigs. But, you could get it if you don;t wash your hands after you touch the pig, or if you touch your eyes, nose or mouth. The only way that the swine flu can be transmitted is if it gets into your lungs. So, if the virus gets in throughyour mouth, nose, or eyes then you could get it into your lungs. I'm pretty sure this information is accurate, since my health teacher came into my classroom to talk about the swine flu and about how it could be trnsmitted.
At Wed Apr 29, 09:38:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
The swine flu right now, is the mutation of the swine flu and COULD have been done by terrorists......
At Thu Apr 30, 12:43:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Well i got nice and freaked out easily from this, but now i realize thanks to Anonymous that everyone here has a better chance of getting shot in the face by a 50 year old man singing the national anthem then get sick with this. My point is that we all get scared FOR NO REASON so everyone calm down when the government issues hand out water to kept from getting sick is when you freak out.
At Thu Apr 30, 01:27:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN FT WORTH, TEXAS HAS CANCELLED ALL SCHOOL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE HAD OUR FIRST CONFIRMED CASE (12 YR OLD) AND 3 OTHERS SUSPECTED. =[
At Thu Apr 30, 04:46:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
it does not answer if they have a cure
At Thu Apr 30, 04:48:00 AM 2009,
Starasia. J said…
ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION! The txt under:(Can swine flu be treated?) Says......"Yes. This specific strain can be treated with Tamiflu and Relenza".......IT WAS JUST TOO TINY TO SEE!!!
At Thu Apr 30, 05:39:00 AM 2009,
David said…
How fast can the swine flu kill you without medical attention?
At Thu Apr 30, 07:24:00 AM 2009,
Kyle Beeville Texas said…
This is ridiculous, the government doesn't want to close the borders but it has been confirmed that all this started in mexico. Closing the borders won't stop it but it will prevent more people from transporting it back and forth which could save countless lives.So for a slight profit (alcohol sales for cinco de mayo
) our beloved government is willing to sacrifice its own people. Shows how seriously Obama took that oath.
At Thu Apr 30, 07:40:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
can you live through the swine flu
At Thu Apr 30, 08:06:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
This bothers me to know this virus has been around since the 1970's and we dont already have the veccine made and in distribution to the whole country. Is all of this just a population control technique? And if the vaccine isn't gonna be in distribution till the fall imagine how many will die because we didnt have enough to go around. I really do NOT want to go out this way.
At Thu Apr 30, 08:59:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
No this is not a very new disease but it is for humans but not pigs they usually get it year-round.
At Thu Apr 30, 10:02:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
i have 2 children at home and one in public school. what can i do to protect my children? Also one is a 9 week old what should i do to protect him for getting it?
At Thu Apr 30, 10:09:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I went to Wal-mart today and they were handing out anti-bacterial wipes to clean off your hands and the handle of the cart as you came in the building. Kinda scared here in Texas.
At Thu Apr 30, 10:18:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Does Tamiflu contain Penicillin? If it does is there another medicine that will cure Swine Flu?
At Thu Apr 30, 10:33:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I was sick since last Friday with upper respiratory infection and bad....went to the doctor Monday and they said they didn't know to test for the Swine flu.....just FLU A & B, but after that, what.
So the news of what to do had not gotten out to all docs
At Thu Apr 30, 10:42:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
ANYONE KNOW HOW TO FIND OUT HOW LAREDO, TEXAS, FAIRS IN THE SUSPECTED CASES? TRUCK-DRIVER HUSBAND FIXING TO LOAD FOR HOME THERE AND WORRIED HE MIGHT BRING ILLNESS HOME TO OUR 10 MONTH OLD BABY.
At Thu Apr 30, 10:57:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
While a good article a couple of questions I like to see answered.
What's the incubation period and what's the type time frame for allowing the virus to "run it's course"?
At Thu Apr 30, 11:52:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
What are the symptoms? Flu like symptons, duh.
There's no vaccine for swine flu, so that flu shot you take doesn't make you immune, that's why people are DYING.
Even though people do die of flu every year, hundreds of people within a month do not die. A regular flu at least has a vaccine. Swine flu doesn't, so it's becoming a major "problem" (understatement). Can you like, actually READ the article, please?
At Thu Apr 30, 11:58:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
swine flu is all over the world protect yourself by washing your hands and treating like a normal flu
At Thu Apr 30, 12:01:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
To Anon who was talking about death ratios of different diseases each year, you realize some of those diseases can take years to kill someone? Yes, ppl do die of flu, but how large was your population for your statistics? Worldwide? One countinent? Just USA? I bet anything 36K a year is worldwide and there are a LOT of countries who don't have a flu vaccine, not to mention ppl who just don't take a vaccine or whose immune systems are weaker than average. Swine flu is becoming a pandemic becuz it's killed at least one hundred people in a relatively populous urban region in less than a month. It's been getting worse, as well. Maybe you should look up what makes a pandemic and compare that to your other diseases?
At Thu Apr 30, 12:36:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
The swine flu has already hit Zeeland, Michigan and now I AM taking precautions....
At Thu Apr 30, 01:05:00 PM 2009,
Ivette said…
does anyone know when the swine flu end??? and has it already spread to Colton,CA???? :\
At Thu Apr 30, 01:13:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
if you have a sore throat.. do you have the swine flu .. cause today i got a paper about the swine flu.. and a sore throat, fever over 100 degrees, cough, body aches, headaches, chills, diarrhea, and fatigue ..
i hope i don't have the swine flu... cause i got a sore throat right now,! =[
At Thu Apr 30, 01:37:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
is this diseas deadly to only certain people or everybody. and how would u cure this sickness( flu) well it just wear off like a regular flu?
At Thu Apr 30, 01:45:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
do they have a cure for swine flu yet?
At Thu Apr 30, 02:19:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
is this a new disease or no and thank for the good information now i can stay protected oh and thanks again healthline connects
At Thu Apr 30, 02:24:00 PM 2009,
Kagami Meiro said…
Gish you guys. calm down.
its just a differant form of the flu, just the vaccine doesnt affect it.
YOU CAN GET OVER IT WITHOUT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
the only death was the infant, the only reason people are thought to be dropping off in mexico is because they werent checking that they actually died from swine. it you want more info or have more questions, check the WHO site or the CDC site.
At Thu Apr 30, 02:24:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
i cannot belives this is happening am so scared because i live in rhode island oh and this is a new diesease right please put it up
At Thu Apr 30, 02:25:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
im soo young i dont want to die can there be a way to cure this diseas becouse i need to know this states and other states need to be protected
At Thu Apr 30, 02:31:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
what if you are pregnant and get this? can you be treated and it not hurt the unborn child??
At Thu Apr 30, 03:27:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
The symptoms are the symptoms of a flu.
At Thu Apr 30, 03:29:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
actually there was no deaths in California, We're all fine here. but there is only 1 death in Texas.
At Thu Apr 30, 03:44:00 PM 2009,
laurie722 said…
The most important thing, as always is to wash your hands often and thoroughly. This is often the transmission route of every cold or flu. People should wash their hands and keep your hands away from mouth, eyes and nose. Hand sanitizer is one of the best things to carry on your person, use it after shopping, before and after dining out and atfer leaving the bathroom. Germs are carried on money, products in the store, and even if you wash your hands in the public bathroom, the last person may not have, and they too had to open the door to leave the restroom. Keep washing and stay healthy.
At Thu Apr 30, 03:44:00 PM 2009,
Esperanza said…
Thanks for the information! But i still have one question.... Can your dog or cat or any pet die from the swine flu?
At Thu Apr 30, 03:53:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
the swine flu is like a virus can it be stoped?Will it hit grand Prairie?
At Thu Apr 30, 04:11:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
i heard that a 2 year old died from swine flu in nevada. supposivly his mom is sick also so she might have swine flu as well!
At Thu Apr 30, 04:20:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
can u die from this??????????????
At Thu Apr 30, 05:12:00 PM 2009,
Samaria :) said…
I live in Washington and its already been said that different highschools have been shut down due to the flu. I think it may be at my school because I've been feeling really sick lately. For example, I just got over a pretty bad sore throat, and I kinda had diarrhea, but I wasn't sure because I'm allergic to milk and that might have caused it. But lately, my stomach has been hurting really bad like towards the top part, and I'm worried. Does this mean I have it??????
At Thu Apr 30, 05:17:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Is a severe headache a possible side affect????
At Thu Apr 30, 05:20:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
thanks for the information:)
but what are the symtoms??
and has anyone died from this disease in texas??
At Thu Apr 30, 05:43:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
hello ,we are a school and we are scared of this virus when somone shows sympthons we cover owr mouth with are sweatshirt sleave....... is that safe?
At Thu Apr 30, 05:58:00 PM 2009,
Shemri and Gang said…
how many in us have died from swine flu?
At Thu Apr 30, 06:08:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Where has the swine flu been? Please update where it is, in states of America.
At Thu Apr 30, 06:15:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I understand the swine flu is in Ohio. Does that mean that since I live in KY, I may have a possibility to getting the swine flu??? I live in KY and a couple of my friends from work told me that 2 cases were in Rush, KY. Is that true? I live in Grayson, so it would be almost easy to catch it if the 2 cases were true, right?
At Thu Apr 30, 06:29:00 PM 2009,
Explorer Who said…
can pets contract the Flu? or any other animal?
At Thu Apr 30, 06:34:00 PM 2009,
tatyana said…
ui am scared becauxse i think i have the swine flu
At Thu Apr 30, 06:59:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
THE SWINE FLU IS AT PHASE 5 I HEARD IT IN THE NEWS THIS MORNING OMG I'M SCARED ONE MORE PHASE O_O
At Thu Apr 30, 07:24:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Do we have to worry about eating the foods that come from Mexico?
At Thu Apr 30, 07:29:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
thnak you so much this has helped me alot people in my school have been saying alot about it but alot of which is not true i do belive tho that it is very serious and i am taking alot more caustion. we are taking my sister to the doctor because she came home today with 4 of the 5 symptoms she has a cough sore throught diarea and a very upset stoumach i am very worried because of it but we are remaining calm if some one who has information can get back at me with more info i would apprisate it alot thank you and also i would prefer a doctor to get back with me please my e-mail is brittanykillian@yahoo.com thank you
At Thu Apr 30, 08:32:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Is it safe for kids to be going to school? Because children can carry all types of virus and not know it....
At Fri May 01, 04:56:00 AM 2009,
cody said…
where was it originated?
At Fri May 01, 05:40:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
how do you no if you have the illness and what states are already affected???? How can i not get it if i have to go to school im scarred and i dont think there is any thing i can do help me!!!!!
At Fri May 01, 08:36:00 AM 2009,
Darren said…
um...I'm 13 and This is REALLY freaky to me....idk what to do because this is a new disease and our bodies arent immune to it so we dont know how to handle it thats why it's fatal is what I'm told. =)
At Fri May 01, 09:15:00 AM 2009,
lindyloo said…
I have a question. Since this flu is called swine flu , can you get it from eating pork? Can you cook it out. Take bacon, for instance. Sometimes the fat doesn't cook all the way. Can the flu be contracted thru this?
At Fri May 01, 09:24:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
I think people should be more serious about this outbreak its not something you joke about.
At Fri May 01, 09:47:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
What is the incubation period from moment of contact until symptoms might appear?
At Fri May 01, 09:49:00 AM 2009,
Vicky said…
The reason there was no vaccine created prior to now is that there was no $$ in the deal for the drug companies. They'll get in the game now because there is money in a pandemic. They don't create drugs for sick people, they do it for money.
At Fri May 01, 10:54:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
Okay I am finding the same things over and over and I want some good info.
At Sat May 02, 08:18:00 PM 2009,
Anonymous said…
if you don't want us to panic why do you keep telling us about the horrible possibilities that can happen such as death. is it really something we should sorta panic about or not??????
At Mon May 04, 06:52:00 AM 2009,
CMConway said…
I hope that people will pay attention to what is going on in our country. Everyone should take this seriously. It is not a game to be played around with.
At Mon May 04, 06:16:00 PM 2009,
m said…
In the uS, it is usually a mild illness. Some have been hospitalized but, except for one visiting Mexican baby, no one has died. This MAY change in the fall flu season as the flu may change.
The experts say you cannot get H1N1 from pork.
Call the doctor when you get sick. Ask, At What point does she want to see you? When your temperature goes up? When you're vomiting? When you have diarrhea? Call your doctor if only to get some free medical advice.
H1N1 is being treated with Tamiflu and Relenza.
More states get it every day and, soon, all will have it.
For now, it is a mild disease. Do not become complacent because, come this fall and winter, things may change and H1N1 may not be so mild.
STOCK UP AND ALWAYS HAVE A LITTLE EXTRTA IN THE HOUSE FOR THE FLU. IF IT GETS BAD, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TELL EVERYONE TO STAY HOME. YOU MAY NEED SOME EXTRA FOOD, DRINK AND SUPPLIES.
At Tue Jun 16, 06:38:00 PM 2009,
TransferWellness.com said…
I know everything they say out there about cures... but what I know is that raising your immune system should definitely help your body to avoid diseases, flu viruses and all of the above.
I take Transfer Factors and I have been traveling around a couple of different countries and I have not got infected (thank God) and thanks to transfer factors which maintain my immune system at its best!
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At Wed Jul 22, 12:05:00 AM 2009,
Dave said…
It is really surprising that people are being duped by fraud people for buying swine flu medicines. I will urge people not to be scared by all this media hype as swine flu is not bigger than our regular influenza. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. There might not be any vaccine available right now to protect against novel H1N1 virus. But there are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. See this video if you I any doubts: http://www.videomd.com/H1N1SwineFlu-fv-3963.aspx
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