Swine flu vaccine to go ahead

The national roll-out of a swine flu vaccine is back on track after one of Australia's largest medical insurance providers agreed to … Read More…

Total swine flu cases in UP touches 89

Lucknow Aug 29 (PTI) Six more cases of swine flu were reported in Uttar Pradesh taking the total count of those infected by the viral disease to 89. … Read More…

2 Hospitals Change Visitation Policy in Response to Swine Flu

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Head of the CDC, Dr. Thomas Frieden, disputes White House swine …

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Swine flu likely in schools, but it's not confirmed

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Expanded Sick Leave Would Cover Swine Flu Caretakers

… may soon extend new leave policies to federal employees actively caring for family members stricken by communicable diseases, including swine flu. … Read More…
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Swine Flu Found In Chile Turkeys, Spread To Poultry Downplayed

The birds were allowed to recover from the swine flu instead of culling them to prevent the spread of the virus. Poultry workers with flu are suspected of … Read More…

Swine flu: Pune toll reaches 27

Pune Twenty-year-old Sunil Kumbhar died of swine flu on Saturday, taking the Pune toll to 27 in as many days. The first swine flu death in Pune and the … Read More…

India records four swine flu deaths, toll 87

NEW DELHI: Four more swine flu deaths were reported in India Saturday, taking the toll due to H1N1 to 87, health authorities here said. … Read More…
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In swine flu pandemic control, city has closed mind on closing schools

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Kalamazoo-area schools, colleges taking steps to keep swine flu in …

WMU officials recorded seven cases of swine flu between mid May and mid June. Kalamazoo College had four confirmed cases of the flu in the spring. … Read More…

Wiregrass swine flu impact

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WSU Influenza A cases might be swine flu

Washington State University officials say it's likely swine flu has appeared on the Pullman campus. The Associated Press Washington State University … Read More…

Americans are getting serious about swine flu

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Swine flu sends more blacks, Hispanics to hospital

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Staying One Step Ahead of Swine Flu Surge DC Officials Prepare for …

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Return of swine flu: What's ahead for Americans?

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Swine flu could impact college season

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The Swine Flu virus is getting everyone;s attention right now, due to cases coming up all over the world. The number of cases of swine flu worldwide could be greatly lessened if the public are a little more careful in their everyday lives. Before you can be sure of how you can combat the spread of this awful virus, you need to know how it can be transmitted from one person to another.

So to that end, here is a look at what it is and how the virus is spread around you. Be mindful of your conduct and that of others when out and about, and you can play your part in slowing the spread of this awful virus.

Basically, Swine Flu is a respiratory disease that first became known in pigs. The strain of Swine Flu that is currently infecting humans is a mutated strain dubbed H1N1 by the American government. Ordinarily, this particular virus would not affect humans, but the different strain has proven top be lethal for many people, and very difficult to deal with for others.

The strain that is passed between humans is airborne, and is passed on by contact with infected people. It has an incubation period of roughly 7 days, thus it may not manifest itself until a week after you come into contact with an infected person.

The name ‘Swine Flu’ doesn’t mean you can become infected with the virus by eating pork. It is caleld Swine Flu as it primarily attacked pigs before mutating. That said, you can be certain to destroy bacteria and viruses (including Swine Flu) in food by cooking things at a temperature of 160 degrees Farenheit.

Unfortunately it may well be impossible to contain the pathogen , thus you must be on your guard from this invisible menace. Put your hand over your mouth when coughing or sneezing (or ideally, use a tissue or handkerchief) to stop the spread of germs.

Wash your hands at every opportunity. Also, it would be beneficial if you carried around some form of hand cleanser gel or similar product. There are a selection of these products available on the market that are inexpensive and very effective. A small price to pay to help you secure your health.

Be sure to keep yourself as safe as you can by concentrating on cleanliness and not spreading germs, and together we can all make a real difference and slow the spread of the Swine Flu virus acros
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s the planet. Think of the friends you have and your family as well as everyone else. Help everyone to stay free of Swine Flu.

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Andrew is a popular culture journalist and renowned blogger on a variety of subjects. Swine Flu symptoms are an important factor to be aware of right now. You too can help to keep people healthy when you are aware of the symptoms of Swine Flu and how to slow the spread of this awful virus.

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) offers lectures on immunology at http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/immunology/lectures.html as part of their Holiday Lecture Series. The HHMI scientists give presentations to an audience of students.

The program, The Immune System: Friend or Foe, contains four lectures:

Lecture One—How immune cells create trillions of receptors from a few hundred

Lecture Two—How the immune system detects invaders

Lecture Three—How the host avoids ‘friendly fire’

Lecture Four—stalking the elusive pathogen

The videos are appropriate for middle school and high school students.

To access other online educational materials, click the following:

“Virtual Labs” to access interactive immunology labs.

“Animation” to view “Cloning an army of T cells for immune defense.”

“Order” to request DVDs.

Teachers and students can view the lectures online. Teachers can also order free DVDs for use in their classrooms.

How to incorporate immunology into lesson plans

Arrange field trip to Santa Clara Public Health Department.

Ask an epidemiologist from the public health department to give a talk to students on influenza surveillance, statistics and disease control.

Assign students a project to complete HHMI virtual labs in immunology and report on how students’ immune response can help resist influenza.

View a video at http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11226 on the swine flu from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and write a report.

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Diana Clarke is a teacher and writer. She is the San Jose Family Health Examiner at http://www.examiner.com/x-5138-San-Jose-Family-Health-Examiner.

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A new strain of flu called the “swine flu” is creating an international stir and is putting health monitoring agencies and doctors throughout the World on extreme high alert. This new mutant virus has the potential to become an international pandemic and can kill otherwise healthy adults – not just the young, weak or infirm. The spread of this potentially deadly new strain of flu is of great concern to the health community because it has popped up in the USA and Mexico and has potentially spread undetected so far to many other areas. The swine flu has already caused the death of scores of people in Mexico and many more people are being infected daily worldwide, including in the USA. An immunization for the swine flu is not widely available and it may be too late to produce enough to halt the rapid spread of this potentially deadly disease. If you develop any of the following flu symptoms you should consult your doctor.

I feel horrible! – do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the 1st one that comes to my mind when I get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets me know I’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of all strains of the flu (influenza), including the potentially deadly “swine flu”, are very similar to those common to the common cold, however, there are some flu symptoms that are not. Here are 8 symptoms that are common to the flu. These tips may help you determine whether you have the flu and a proper course of action if you do. If you suspect you have the flu and not just a common cold, see your doctor within 48 hours if possible. He may be able to prescribe medications that will help lessen the severity of your symptoms. After 48 hours the available antiviral medications are much less effective.

1.) Fever of 100.4 F (38C) or higher. Fever is rare if you only have a cold but fever over 100.4 F for 3-4 days is common in up to 80% of flu cases.
2.) Muscle aches that are widespread throughout the body. Muscle aches are not common with a cold and if they do occur are normally slight.
3.) Very tired or exhausted feeling. The degree of tiredness is usually much more pronounced with the flu than with a common cold.
4.) Headaches are common with the flu but fairly uncommon with a cold.
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he flu but are uncommon with a cold.
6.) Sore throats are common with both the flu and a cold.
7.) Stuffy or runny nose. These are common with both the flu and a cold but are more common with children who have the flu than with adults with the flu.
8.) Stomach problems such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are sometimes associated with the flu – a more common symptom with children – but uncommon with a cold.

If you have any of the symptoms commonly associated with the flu, you should see your doctor ASAP – remember , as stated above, if within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms he may be able to treat you with antiviral medications that may reduce the severity of your symptoms and shorten their duration. After 48 hours the effectiveness of antiviral medications is substantially reduced.

Here are a few other suggestions that may help get you through the misery of having the flu: 1) Get enough sleep – not only will sleep help your body recover more quickly from the flu but when you are asleep you are not suffering 2) take over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol or Advil or other brands of ibuprofen or acetaminophen 3) keep your room warm (but not hot) 4) monitor your fever 5) avoid contact with others(except your doctor)until you are well 6) do not continue working or strenuous daily activities until you are well. Prevention is better. To prevent the flu: Ask your doctor if he recommends that you get a flu shot each year before the flu season begins. Certainly you should see you doctor immediately if you suspect you already have the flu. The flu can be serious and the swine flu is potentially fatal is serious and early detection is important. If you are living in a geographic area where the swine flu has been detected you should not hesitate to advise your doctor of your symptoms immediately.

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Pasadena Unified School District issued a statement regarding the District’s response to concerns about reported cases of the swine flu.

“Keeping our students and staff healthy and safe is our highest priority,” Diaz. “Although we have received no reports of swine flu cases in Pasadena, we have been working closely with the City of Pasadena Public Health Department to assist in preparing for any local cases. We are fortunate to be one of only three cities statewide to have a public health department here in our own backyard, and we appreciate their partnership. ”

health officials encourage the community to take the following common-sense precautions to stay healthy:
If you have flu-like symptoms (temperature over 100 degrees, coughing, sore throat, fatigue or body aches) AND if you have traveled to Mexico or been in contact with someone who has traveled to Mexico,please see a doctor immediately to be tested for swine flu.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

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