There are now two *probable* cases of swine flu in San Mateo County, California.
Swine flu has now hit 10 California counties.
In the valley, the hub of internet and digital information, the virus seems to be outsmarting the high tech folks by moving faster than the speed at which they can follow it.
The first case of swine flu Georgia has been now confirmed.
An unidentified woman from Georgia spent a week in Cancun, and she felt sick upon coming back.
CDC (Center for Disease Control) has confirmed that she felt sick because of swine flu.
Earlier, Dr. Patrick O’Neal, director of preparedness in the Georgia Division of Public Health, had told reporters that the chances of the swine flu bypassing the state are “virtually nil”, due to the highly contagious nature of swine flu.
The swine flu infection appears to be in Troupe County, GA, the City of LaGrange.
More info: Swine flu case confirmed in Georgia
First swine flu confirmed in Georgia a 30-year-old woman from Kentucky who had traveled to LaGrange in west Georgia had fallen ill
Relenza antiviral drug (zanamavir) is one of the two medications deemed effective against swine flu virus. It is taken as enhaled powder, for typically twice per day for 5 days. It can also be taken once a day for up to 28 days for people who are exposed to high risk of flu.
You should take Relenza up to two days after symptoms of swine flu are evident. This is a prescription drug, so that is the only way it should be taken.
Who should taken Relenza?
In case of swine flu epidemic, it is one of the drugs that would help adults ana children over the age of five fight swine flu symptioms.
Who should not take it?
Relenaza may cause serious breathing problems, and should not be taken by anyone with lung diseases.
Side effects of Relenza include nasal irritation, getting dizzy, and joint pain. There are also more serious side effects including but not limited to difficulty in breathing.
Pregnant women must inform their doctor of their condition prior to takin Relenza.
Deosaran Bisnath: FDA approves Tamiflu and Relenza for swine flu … - Another antiviral drug, Relenza, was originally approved to treat people 7 and older and to help prevent flu in those 5 and older. Now, the FDA is allowing Tamiflu to be used to treat and prevent flu in children under 1 and to provide …
A Wise Investment (Tamiflu & Relenza antiviral drugs) - The plan also includes $1.4 billion for government purchases of antiviral drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza. Those drugs have been in short supply as governments and private companies scrambled to purchase stockpiles. …
Tamiflu, Relenza Effective Drugs … - Posted: Tuesday, 28 April 2009 6:15AM Tamiflu, Relenza Effective Drugs Against Swine Flu. by KYW’s Dr. Brian McDonough. World health officials are concerned. They believe the containment of the swine flu is not feasible. …
Drug interactions analysis of Cefaclor, Relenza (2734714) - Real world drug safety study: Drug interactions analysis of Cefaclor, Relenza (2734714)
Cancun Mexico Travel Safety: Relenza, Tamiflu - Swine flu can be treated with two flu drugs. How can you make sure you have access to them if you travel to Mexico ?
Toronto Swine Flu count now stands at eight. There have been three more swine flu cases confirmed throughout Ontario to add to the already five cases that had previously been confirmed to bring the grand total to seven confirmed cases of swine flu (as of Wednesday, April 29 2009). This is no joke folks. Most of us remember just hearing about this for the first time just days ago, and all of the sudden it is becoming a pandemic. I would go as far as to call this an epidemic in waiting but the WHO (World Health Organization) officially has the current pandemic rating at five.
Interestingly travel to Mexico, the epicenter of swine flu, is not yet banned. Thing is that if you or your friends are coming back up to Canada from Mexico and you so much as sniffle, you can expect to be pulled to the side examined and if need be quarantined.
The Canadian government is telling people to only go to the hospital if they have severe, swine flu like symptoms. You can imagine the backlog that this could generate. You used to wait eight hours for the doctor to just come and see you and now it could become even worse.
The symptoms of swine flu are the same as those of regular flues or colds, except much more severe. If you haven’t been travelling to Mexico or you haven’t come into contact with anybody who has there is no reason to get too concerned.
CityNews.ca - Toronto's News: Three More Cases Of Swine Flu … - There have now been three new patients confirmed as having swine flu in Ontario - and like the others, they’re all from the GTA. One of the new cases is in Durham, another is in York, while a third has emerged in Peel. …
A TIME'S MEMORY: Canada. Four cases of swine flu in Toronto area - The city of Toronto has a “well-developed” plan in case the current swine flu outbreak turns into a pandemic, Dr. David McKeown, the city’s medical officer of health says. Part of the plan includes the stockpiling of two antiviral …
CityNews.ca - Toronto's News: Four Cases Of Swine Flu Turn Up In … - Toronto insists it’s ready to deal with swine flu, no matter how many instances surface here. Mayor David Miller contends the city learned valuable lessons back in 2003 when severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, led to hundreds of …
Ontario confirms three more mild cases of swine flu: now 16 … - TORONTO - Another three Ontario residents have been diagnosed with swine flu, bringing the province’… - National Breaking News - Winnipeg Free Press.
Toronto stocks fall on swine flu fears - Canadian stocks were hit hard Monday, as mounting fears of a major swine flu outbreak placed new doubts.
There have been swine flu cases confirmed in Victoria, BC, but fortunately none have proven fatal. Most have been mild and for the most part families and friends have rushed victims of the flu to hospital for quarantine. In one case, a young lady and her friend were in Cancun and within the first few days were feeling ill and spent most of their time in their hotel rooms rather than out on the white sandy beaches.
They both went to the hospital and doctors in Mexico told them that they had bronchitis and a bad cold, telling them to buy lozenges, cough medicine, etc… To their shock when they came home to Victoria-although doctors advised they avoid traveling which could worsen their conditions- they left for Vancouver at 6:00am Mexico time and arrived at 3:00pm Victoria time to be rushed to the hospital by their parents where the swine flu was first diagnosed by Victoria doctors.
Health officials in Victoria, BC are saying that this may only be flu’s first waves and that it may reappear in three to seven months. There is currently no vaccine for the swine flu, but there is hope for flu vaccine in 6 month’s time.
Because people who have traveled in Mexico recently don’t have to wear tags, I would suggest the same precautions you’d normally take if you were intent on Not catching the flu. Wash your hands often, don’t touch door knobs, don’t touch your eyes, mouth or nose with your hands and all the other flu avoiding techniques most of us know… Now is a good time to get some practice!
Are you thinking of Pandemic Protection in the fact of the looming swine flu pandemic? Have you put in place health, food, sanitary, and medical resources that will protect you and your family in case of the swine flu pandemic hitting your town or neighborhood?
Pandemic Protection starts with information. There is a great deal of material on the web, some of it we have collected here for you, that would help you plan for the emergency that is upon us.
Our survival in a pandemic depends very much on our preparedness, and how we protect ourselves. Make sure you have masks, cleaning supplies, safe food, and safe water at hand. Make sure you have medical supplies if possible. Make sure you can limit contact with possibly infected people; make sure you know how to quarantine and deal with a family member that might fall ill.
Here are some references for pandemic protection:
Masks could fight pandemic — - “In the event of a severe pandemic, demand for protection could become a law and order issue,” said lead author of the paper, Raina MacIntyre, who is Professor of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and head of UNSW’s School of Public …
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Swine Flu Protection Advice - - There are nearly 109M people in Mexico, the epicentre of the flu pandemic who are not sick as yet after full exposure for probably close to a month. The protection we need to adhere to is our healing systems, our mind set and our …
How can you get protection from the flu? - Paging Dr. Gupta - CNN … - The four deadliest pandemics in the last 120 years arrived at the end of a flu season, dissipated and then returned with a vengeance the following winter. That’s what happened in the deadliest pandemic ever: the so-called Spanish flu, …
WHO: Swine flu pandemic imminent … - People have various levels of protection against other more common types of flu because they are exposed to it over time, and that protection accumulates. She suggested that some older people might have more resistance to this …
What Canadian doctors need to know about swine flu - ["pandemic" is not a category where the protection of the well should be sacrificed for protection against inconvenience)] For the institution: Whether this is simply a home or a care facility (of any type) pandemics require a “reverse …
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Swine flu: panic versus preparedness - Develop and disseminate programs and materials covering pandemic fundamentals (e.g. signs and symptoms of influenza, modes of transmission), personal and family protection and response strategies (e.g. hand hygiene, coughing/sneezing …
According to manufactureres and all published accounts, Tamiflu Swine Flu Medication is, along with Relenza, the top antiviral drugs for treatment of swine flu (post infection). These two drugs are to be taken up to 2 days after symptoms occur.
Here’s what you need to know about these Tamilfu Swine Flu Drug:
It is to be taken by prescription only. If you do a do-it-yourself, you are running the risk of a) taking too little and creating virus resistance in your body or b) taking too much, and having serious side effects (as this is a strong drug).
Tamiflu has been shown in a Japanese study to have some serious dillusional effects. In that study, one victim jumped from a high rise, and another ran in front of a car. So specially children need to be guarded when taking this medicine lest they display such symptoms
There may be side effects with pregnancy. Inform doctor if you are pregnant.
Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; mouth swelling , and swelling of face, lips, or tongue); confusion, hallucinations. Other symptoms can include unusual behavior changes, fever or sore throat; reddened, blistered, or swollen skin; seizures; severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea.
Tamiflu is well-stocked in US and Canada, as a result of previous SARS scare, so the chance of it running out unless the pandemic is a runaway one is slim. For example, British Columbia itself has 700,000 doses of Tamiflu swine flu medication.
Some interesting links:
Swine Flu: When to See a Doctor, Try Tamiflu, and More … - Currently, the CDC says that if you’re a generally healthy person and you start having flu symptoms, the best thing you can do is to check with your doctor and stay home until you feel better. If you live in an area with active swine …
Swine Flu: TAMIFLU, the Danger Drug - dont take under any … - April 29, 2009…10:08 am. Swine Flu: TAMIFLU, the Danger Drug - dont take under any circumstances. Jump to Comments. Isn’t it funny how Donald Rumsfeld has huge shares in Tamiflu and this is the governments number one choice for YOUR …
Swine flu prompts runs on Tamiflu, surgical masks - Bucks pharmacies backordering medicine as fears of an epidemic grow.
Tamiflu disappearing off pharmacy shelves amid swine flu scare … - Rio Grande Valley residents are calling the Action 4 Listens Line saying they can’t find Tamiflu anywhere.
Chemists on alert for fakers - swine-flu - world - Pharmacy Guild chief executive Annabel Young said she expected pharmacists to be inundated with requests about Tamiflu given the growing concerns about swine flu. “This is understandable, but there are clear restrictions under which …
Pharmacists field swine flu questions, stock up on Tamiflu … - “We are stocking up on Tamiflu because we have heard reports it will keep swine flu to a minimum,” said Bradley, adding his pharmacy is also stocking up on surgical masks. The swine flu is sensitive to two anti-viral drugs, …
Well, it appears that we are moving high-speed towards a swine flu pandemic. So it is important that we undertake flu pandemic preparation and be ready for the emergency that is more and more likely to hit us.
Preparation starts with being able to isolate yourself and family in case of the pandemic and surviving without excessive contact with others. So it requires having adequate supplies of uncontaminated food and water, as well as energy. Then one needs to have access to medication and medical resources if pandemic occurs. I have gathered some highly useful information below, so make sure to read and implement the recommendations - when the pandemic is here, then it is too late.
Pandemic flu planning checklist - an excellent resource that you are well-advisied to read and follow !
Pandemic Preparation Planning - Another excellent resource for flu pandemic preparation
States prep for possible swine flu pandemic - Updated 12:03 pm EDT, April 29, 2009)The state response to the emerging swine flu outbreak has been fast and well-coordinated because of extensive preparations, but health worker layoffs and budget cuts could present challenges if the …
Swine flu pandemic could be imminent, WHO says - ContraCostaTimes.com - MEXICO CITY — Global health authorities warned Wednesday that swine flu was threatening to bloom into a pandemic, and the virus spread farther in Europe even as the outbreak appeared to stabilize at its epicenter. …
Prepared LDS Family: Swine Flu Epidemic and Pandemic Preparation … - Swine Flu Epidemic and Pandemic Preparation Part 2. Today is a good day to gather supplies and information so that you are better prepared if swine influenza (H1N1) comes into your area. We should each take a proactive approach to …
Previously, we blogged about Swine Flu Sacramento infection. Unfortunately as of today, there are two more students identified with swine flu infection. These are classmates of the St. Mel student that was previous diagnosed.
The two cases in Sacramento County bring the total statewide to 13 cases, and this is a rapidly expanding story.
** Other children have also shown illness at the school (where the case are located) and medical personnel are looking into those cases right now.
San Diego County currently has 5 confirmed cases of swine flu, in addition to the early confirmation of 5 swine flu cases in Imperial County.
Schools Urge Calm Amid Swine Flu Outbreak … - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Swine flu fears led authorities to close a Bay Area high school and quarantine a sick Marine at a Southern California base, while San Diego State University officials were investigating a student’s illness.
California confirms 14 swine flu cases; health officials suspect … - Sacramento County health officials said a teenage student at St. Mel School in Fair Oaks who traveled to Mexico did not test positive for swine flu, but three other students did, including the one case confirmed by the state. …
3 Local Swine Flu Cases Confirmed; 9 Others Tested … - –Sacramento County officials said two more seventh-graders have tested positive for swine flu, increasing the number of confirmed cases in California to 13. Three students in all at St. Mel School in the Sacramento suburb of Fair Oaks …
Possible Swine Flu Case Closes Local School - Sacramento News … - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Fair Oaks school is closed while public health officials determine whether a there is a link between a sick student and the swine flu, officials say. Monday, April 27, 2009.
Swine Flu Fears Close Sacramento-Area School - SACRAMENTO - Sacramento County health officials are trying to determine whether a child who recently returned from Mexico is Northern California’s first recorded case of swine flu. …
Flu fear closes school near Sacramento - As reports of swine flu cases accelerated worldwide, Sacramento County public health and church officials temporarily closed a Catholic school in Fair Oaks on Sunday because a student there is ill with what may be the new strain of …
Swine Flu Suspected in Sacramento California. Infected Students at … - “Swine flu fears close schools in NY, Texas, Calif. ” that the eight students infected with swine flu at a private school in New York had visited the Mexican resort town of Cancun for Spring Break. E.
What is the current status of swine flu in Cancun. Well, the status is that we do not have a status. Basically a few days back, the government stated that they had 5 suspect cases being analyzed, and until now there is no new announcements from the government in Cancun.
Most of the tourists to Cancun are already heading back or if not gone yet, have canceled their trip. This is indeed very sad for the city and the tourist industry, but nothing much can be done about it, as Mexico is more less under a travel embargo (actual, or by tourists). EU is considering banning travel to Mexico urged by France (to be decided this Thursday).
So regardless of flu cases being found in Cancun or not, a lot of folks have decided to postone their dream vacations. Also a large number of tour operators have canceled.
Should you go if you have reservations? Well, besides chance of catching flu, you also risk being stranded there if there is an overall ban on travel from Mexico from your country. Also traveling by air is getting iffy, with quarantines (one already in Maryland) when passengers with flu-like symptoms are found on the plane.
A Canuck in Cancun: Swine Flu in Cancun, Mexico- Update Monday … - Regarding the swine flu situation, I’ve been watching the news reports closely for any reports from Cancun. I’ve still seen no reports of confirmed cases on the Yucatan peninsula. But today there are reports in the US, Canadian, …
A Canuck in Cancun: Cancun Calm in Swine Flu Todo, Travelers Not … - Just another day in Cancun, except for the few folks in face masks and the constant chatter about the swine flu affecting other parts of Mexico. People aren’t panicked, they’re just trying to find a way to take care of their children …
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