Posted on 04/28/2009 12:50:11 PM PDT by DCBryan1
CDC: 'Fully expect we will see deaths'
Apr 28 02:29 PM US/Eastern By MIKE STOBBE ATLANTA (AP)
- A U.S. health official said at least five people are hospitalized with swine flu in the United States and deaths are likely. "I fully expect we will see deaths from this infection," as swine flu cases are investigated, said Richard Besser, acting director of the federal Centers for Disease Control.
He said he did not know about a newspaper report of two deaths in two southern California hospitals in which the victims seemed to be suffering from swine flu symptoms. "I would say I'm very concerned," Besser said.
"We are dealing with a new strain of influenza, we're dealing with a strain of influenza that appears to be moving through our community." Based on the latest lab analysis, Besser said new flu infections are still occurring.
He noted, however, that ordinary human flu accounts for about 36,000 deaths every year in the U.S.
He said hospitalizations nationwide include three in California and two in Texas. Besser said the country has 64 confirmed cases in five states, with 45 in New York, one in Ohio, two in Kansas, six in Texas and 10 in California. At least four other cases have been reported by states.
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latex gloves check
91% rubbing alcohol check
disenfectant spray (antiviral) check
50 lbs rice check
lentils and beans check
canned tuna, chicken, spam check
ammo double check
NOT TRUSTING A DAMN THING FROM THE GOVT....triple check.
Prior proper planning prevents piss poor panic people.
Am I missing anything?
This is just racism against the Swine Flu. The Swine Flu is just doing the job that the regular flu won't do.
Zero’s enemies had better watch out (achoo!) Oops some has the flu.
I’ve got a cough and the sniffles today and I’m sitting here thinking about cancelling my cardiac rehab sessions at the hospital until this all blows over. I don’t think I want to be spending time at the hospital.
Bottled water....my list matches yours...got the last box of masks last night from Walmart...just preparing, no panic...yet.
Chlorine, disinfectant soap, and safety glasses or face shield.
Per FNC, LA coronor investigating 2 deaths.
If you don’t go shopping the flu will win.
why no “spam?”
you forgot the toilet paper and beer, man.
5 Hospitalized with Swine Flu A U.S. health official says deaths are likely with at least five people hospitalized nationwide for swine flu. Acting Director of the federal Centers for Disease Control, Richard Besser says, “I fully expect we will see deaths from this infection.”"many hundreds?"
According to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg two people have been hospitalized in New York - a child in the Bronx and Brooklyn adult. Their cases are separate from the outbreak at a private school in Queens.
City Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden also warns that “many hundreds” of schoolchildren are sick with suspected cases of swine flu.
For some reason I’m getting a very bad feeling about all of this, I think this flu has a long incubation period and we are in a hell of alot of very serious, very deadly, trouble. Up until now I didn’t feel this way, but somehow, I think there is more to this ...
“Am I missing anything?
Chlorine, disinfectant soap, and safety glasses or face shield. “
Chocolate. LOTS of Chocolate! Won’t help with the flu, but it’s a good way to spend time.
Wind up flashlights and potable water supply?
I’m wearing my MOPP 4 gear right now (1990s vintage).
Any sign yet that this flu bug is any deadlier than other flu strains? I hear a lot of fear mongering, but have not heard much in the way of real stats. Maybe one of you have.
“Am I missing anything?”
Big dog and a Barracuda which runs on nitrous. Also you will need a pair of shoulderpads and hair dye.
Okay...but add Vitamin D3 to your list....
“CDC: ‘Fully expect we will see deaths’”
They sound exited about the prospect.
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