| The Mexican Swine Flu Epidemic | |
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| Kerri P. | Apr 29 2009, 08:14 AM Post #106 |
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30471035/?GT1=43001 Texas toddler is first swine flu death in U.S. Obama: Schools should consider closing if virus spread worsens breaking news msnbc.com and NBC News updated 36 minutes ago WASHINGTON - A 23-month-old Texas toddler became the first confirmed swine flu death outside of Mexico as authorities around the world struggled to contain a growing global health menace that has also swept Germany onto the roster of afflicted nations. "Even though we've been expecting this, it is very, very sad," Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Wednesday of the infant's death. "As a pediatrician and a parent, my heart goes out to the family." President Barack Obama said this morning that Americans should know the government is doing all it can to control virus. Obama also said schools should consider closing if the spread of the swine flu virus worsens. Canada, Austria, New Zealand, Israel, Spain, Britain and Germany also have reported cases of swine flu sickness. Deaths reported so far have been limited to Mexico, and now the U.S. snip... Edited by Kerri P., Apr 29 2009, 08:14 AM.
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| LTC8K6 | Apr 29 2009, 08:19 AM Post #107 |
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Assistant to The Devil Himself
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The regular flu has killed thousands, though... |
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| DMom | Apr 29 2009, 08:36 AM Post #108 |
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"0bama said this morning that Americans should know the government is doing all it can to control virus. 0bama also said schools should consider closing if the spread of the swine flu virus worsens" ----------------------------------------------------------------- Guess who justed voted "present", again? Unable or unwilling to make decisions, merely suggestions ....... |
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| sceptical | Apr 29 2009, 09:54 AM Post #109 |
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http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ Swine Influenza (Flu) Swine Flu website last updated April 29, 11:00 AM ET U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection (As of April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM ET) States # of laboratory confirmed cases Deaths Arizona 1 California 14 Indiana 1 Kansas 2 Massachusetts 2 Michigan 2 Nevada 1 New York City 51 Ohio 1 Texas 16 1 TOTAL COUNTS 91 cases 1 death International Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection See: World Health Organization The outbreak of disease in people caused by a new influenza virus of swine origin continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional confirmed human infections, hospitalizations and the nation’s first fatality from this outbreak. The more recent illnesses and the reported death suggest that a pattern of more severe illness associated with this virus may be emerging in the U.S. Most people will not have immunity to this new virus and, as it continues to spread, more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths are expected in the coming days and weeks. CDC has implemented its emergency response. The agency’s goals are to reduce transmission and illness severity, and provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by the new virus. Yesterday, CDC issued new interim guidance for clinicians on how to care for children and pregnant women who may be infected with this virus. Young children and pregnant women are two groups of people who are at high risk of serious complications from seasonal influenza. In addition, CDC’s Division of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) continues to send antiviral drugs, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection devices to all 50 states and U.S. territories to help them respond to the outbreak. The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir. This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated guidance and new information as it becomes ava |
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| sceptical | Apr 29 2009, 10:03 AM Post #110 |
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Remember that these are only the laboratory-confirmed cases for H1N1 swine flu. Some patients are not tested for a variety of reasons, so there are likely many more than listed. Also, there is a lag time between the onset of illness, the time the patient seeks medical care, and the time a state health lab reports the results of the tests for the virus. The evidence now is that the virus is highly transmissible based on the large numbers of students affected at 2 New York schools. If this is correct. we should expect an exponential increase in the number of cases over the next month or two. The only thing that may help is that the past viruses have been less active in summer. It looks like this will be a major outbreak. A big questions is the case fatality rate for the virus. There have been a lot of deaths in Mexico but very few in the U.S. This may represent better recognition and medical treatment here, but the reason is unknown. Patients with confirmed swine flu or those with direct contact with confirmed cases should be on anti-viral drugs such as Tamiflu or Relenza, There is no recommendation for general preventative use of these drugs. |
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| Baldo | Apr 29 2009, 11:31 AM Post #111 |
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It is still a perplexing situation. Mexico has lowered the number of deaths due to swine flu but what can't be in doubt is the spread of it to others countries outside of Mexico. It is moving around the world. https://twitter.com/Veratect Perhaps with better care the mortality rates are lower. Hopefully that is so. |
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| mike in houston | Apr 29 2009, 11:35 AM Post #112 |
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http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/Suspected-swine-flu-cases-in.5214924.jp Suspected swine flu cases in Scotland rise to 23 Published Date: 29 April 2009 By LYNDSAY MOSS AND MARTYN MCLAUGHLIN THE number of people affected by the swine flu outbreak in Scotland began to spiral last night, as it emerged that nine of those who had come into contact with the couple infected while on honeymoon in Mexico were showing symptoms. The news came as the country's chief scientist warned Scotland faced a battle against the outbreak. Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon revealed 23 possible cases of swine flu were being investigated in Scotland, in addition to the two confirmed cases. The number is expected to rise snip http://news.scotsman.com/15589/Swine-flu-latest-Second-Scottish.5215187.jp Swine flu latest: Second Scottish honeymoon couple tested for virus Published Date: 29 April 2009 By DAVID GUNN A SECOND couple who became ill after returning from their honeymoon in Mexico have been quarantined in their home as they wait to find out if they have contracted the swine flu virus, it was reported today. Pete and Jenny Marshall said they had been told to stay at their house in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh with their friend Gemma O'Brien, who had been looking after the property, until they get test results back in five days. The newlyweds were in Cancun around the same time as Iain and Dawn Askham from Polmont near Falkirk – the first two Britons confirmed with swine flu, who are now recovering in a Lanarkshire hospital. snip |
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| Kerri P. | Apr 29 2009, 11:40 AM Post #113 |
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30471035/?GT1=43001 U.S. swine flu cases jump to 91 in 10 states Mexican toddler becomes first recorded U.S. death, CDC reportsupdated 7 minutes ago The U.S. now has 91 confirmed cases of the new swine flu in 10 states. Dr. Richard Besser, the acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says thus far only five of those cases needed hospitalization, including a Mexican toddler who became the first death recorded in the U.S., in Texas. The increase is not surprising. For days, CDC officials have said they expected to confirm more cases — and more severe illnesses — as they intensively hunt down this new virus. Until now the government had known of outbreaks in just five states. But the new information shows cases in five more: Massachusetts, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada and Indiana. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the swine flu outbreak shows no evidence of slowing down and is moving closer to becoming a pandemic. WHO flu chief Dr. Keiji Fukuda told reporters that developments in the disease are moving the agency closer to raising its pandemic alert to phase 5, which indicates widespread human-to-human transmission, from its current level of 4. Phase 6 is the highest in the scale and is for a full-scale pandemic. snip... |
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| Kethra | Apr 29 2009, 11:41 AM Post #114 |
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Baldo, We will see higher death rates in countries that lack medical infrastructure and basic services like sanitation. We will also see higher death rates in countries that have a culture of close living conditions, not seeking or the inability to seek medical intervention, poor diet and either a shortage of water or just plain clean drinking water. Mexico suffers from many of the above, even in the large cities hence the higher death toll so far. Also, since they are the epicenter, they will have a higher mortality rate because the disease process was not recognized for what it was quickly enough. Also, to the rest of you, I would urge you to not allow the media to cause you to panic nor to help in spreading a sense of panic. Yes this is a nasty flu but we have as yet to even see a mortality rate approaching that of the normal flu. The way CNN is carrying on, you would think thousands are going to suddenly start falling over dead. MORE will die if there is panic than if there is simple education and awareness. Be safe my friends, practice common sense precautions and all will be well. |
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| Baldo | Apr 29 2009, 12:43 PM Post #115 |
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World Health Organization says "moving closer" to declaring a pandemic alert phase five; evaluation still underway. #swineflu 34 minutes ago from web https://twitter.com/Veratect Kethra I agree with you The point is to follow the common sense recommendations. In the past pandemics we did not have the infrastructure of communication and the ability to treat. We all like to complain, but world wide health systems have improved dramatically. However the ability for people to move quickly and cheaply has increase also. "Well, Jane, it just goes to show you, it's always something." Roseanne Roseannadanna Edited by Baldo, Apr 29 2009, 12:43 PM.
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| Concerned | Apr 29 2009, 12:54 PM Post #116 |
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My great-grandmother died of the Spanish flu in 1918. I think a complication of that flu was the strep bacteria for which there was no antibiotic. 36,000 deaths from flu in the US every year seems high but no one panics over that. Edited by Concerned, Apr 29 2009, 01:18 PM.
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| brittany | Apr 29 2009, 02:08 PM Post #117 |
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,518347,00.html Patient Zero (they think) Edited by brittany, Apr 29 2009, 02:15 PM.
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| brittany | Apr 29 2009, 02:15 PM Post #118 |
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Swine in Brooklyn. 2 Catholic Schools closed |
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| brittany | Apr 29 2009, 02:16 PM Post #119 |
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The 23 month old child who died was from Mexico and traveled to Texas for treatment. |
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| Texas Mom | Apr 29 2009, 02:19 PM Post #120 |
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Cute little boy- and he seems to have survived the illness. The child who died here in Houston was a Mexican national who first went to the hospital in Brownsville, then was sent here to Houston. Tragic, but I imagine the time delay in seeking medical attention the first time was probably great. Rather like Natasha Richardson. Kethra, thanks for your analysis. We can always rely on your cool head in these matters. |
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