Posted on 06/24/2009 8:04:24 AM PDT by metmom
If he’s so damn scared let him go hide on an Island somewhere, so he wants everybody’s kids to be forceably injected so he doesn’t get sick? Why not close the schools for a few months, they’re not learning anything good in there anyway, sheeze, forceable injections, right ...
Read post 2,712 of this thread ....
SCHOOLS GIVE SHOTS
The H1N1 vaccine will be offered to public school students beginning Monday
Date published: 10/13/2009
BY JIM HALL
Local public schools will offer the H1N1 vaccine to their students beginning next week. Vaccination clinics start Monday, Oct. 19, in Stafford County and continue for two weeks.
Each school division in the area will host at least one clinic. More than 50,000 children in the region will be offered the injectable version of the vaccine. The mass immunization is part of a nationwide effort and recalls the inoculations of children for polio in the 1950s.
This time school systems are working with the Rappahannock Area Health District, which is supplying the vaccine at no cost.
http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/102009/10132009/500125
MADISON, Wis. — Public Health — Madison and Dane County said it will begin immunizing Dane County school children against the H1N1 flu next week.
Officials said the schedule depends on vaccine supplies, but if all goes as planned, public health workers will be going to schools throughout Dane County starting Monday and continue for the next five weeks.
Parents will be given information about the H1N1 clinics and a consent form if they wish to have their child immunized.
Health officials said the effort includes 160 Dane County schools and some 80,000 children.
http://www.channel3000.com/health/21288459/detail.html
Some thoughts on Tamiflu -
The research that suggests that Tamiflu is not effective and does not do much for flu, is based on *seasonal flu* studies, not pandemic flu. For H1N1 and H5N1, my understanding is that Tamiflu actually reduces the viral load, which allows your immune system to fight off the virus and secondary infections.
Below are some studies regarding the efficiacy of Tamiflu with H1N1 (and one on H5N1). I believe, personally, the reason that the CDC has told doctors not to rx Tamiflu, is because there is not enough. If your doctor is telling you it doesn’t work, you might want to ask him on what he bases his opinion.
Having said that, there is a study or two (notably the one in Japan) that suggested that Tamiflu can cause depression and thoughts of suicide in teens. I would estimate thousands of courses of Tamiflu have been given to kids since April, and we are not hearing about a huge wave of overwhelming illness and side effects - and in 6 months, we’d be hearing reports by now.
So I suggest, watch what’s going on, and decide for yourself and your family which is the greatest risk, H1N1 or Tamiflu side effects. Decide based on what is happening currently with this flu, not 5 months ago, because flu is dynamic, not static.
Tamiflu is not a shot or vaccine, by the way. Don’t get the two confused. I understand the concerns about the vaccine but we need not to throw out the baby with the bath water.
I personally, will use everything in my “arsenal” if my kids get sick - from Vitamin D3 & C, Elderberry, Oscillium, Tamiflu, you name it because I believe in a multifaceted approach. My approach though, is to avoid infection in the first place, which is why we are SIP for the duration of winter.
Here are the studies:
New England Journal of Medicine, published Oct 12 - The studies were conducted between early March and late August in Canada, Mexico and Australia and New Zealand.
Many patients in all three regions were also given the flu medication oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu), with apparent benefit. In the Mexican analysis, critically ill patients who survived were seven times more likely to have received the drug than those who died. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/10/13/swine-flu-virus.html
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Tamiflu Cuts H1N1 Swine Flu Deaths In Half Vs. No Intervention
Treating the H1N1 novel influenza A Virus or Swine Flu using generic tamiflu and for chemoprophylaxis for those people in contact with infected patients is a most economical tactic for thwarting illness and fatalities in a pandemic of influenza. Research conducted by a Canadian University stated that utilizing supplies of generic tamiflu in enough quantities to treat sixty five percent of a population can potentially slash fatalities by fifty percent. http://www.oseltamivir2.com/tamiflu-deaths/
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Reports of Increased Survival in Bird Flu Patients Taking Tamiflu
BourSonews
3 mars 2008 (PARIS)
BASEL, Switzerland, March 3 /PRNewswire/ — Physicians from countries worst-affected by the deadly bird flu (H5N1 influenza virus) have reported an increased survival rate in patients treated with the oral antiviral Tamiflu (oseltamivir). These data reinforce the World Health Organization (WHO) advisory that Tamiflu is the only antiviral strongly recommended for the treatment of humans infected with the H5N1 virus. The physicians’ report was revealed this week at the International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections (ISRVI) in Singapore.(1) http://www.boursonews.com/increased_survival_118493_news-bourse.html
Thank you for the informative post on Tamiflu. Our daughter is in a high-risk category, and we have been told she will get Tamiflu at the first sign of ILI. I have concerns about Tamiflu, but in her case, I feel her health risks are far greater without it.
We are doing all the other things mentioned as well, oscillo, vitamins, and even a big pot of homemade French Onion soup with extra garlic ;)
This may not mean much, but when the first wave “blew through” our area few weeks back, about a dozen kids we know took Tamiflu and didn’t have any negative side effects. One mom said it might have caused some diahhrea but she wasn’t sure that wasn’t from the flu
Thanks justsaynomore for the information you posted about Tamiflu in your post to me 2,725
Freeper humble and shy wrote this to me about Tamiful in her post 2, 692
When my son had swine flu about 3 weeks ago, the pediatrician refused to give him the tamiflu because it only works like it’s supposed to within the 1st 24 hours (he’d had a runny nose for 3 days before he got the fever)and he said it comes with all kinds of horrible side effects to the kidneys. It also only reduces the the swine flu by one day - not worth the risk of other health issues the shot posed.
Who are you going to believe?
I wrote to freeper humble and shy that I do believe Tamiflu would have saved this woman ‘s life
Flu Victim Family’s Statement
http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-utah-third-deaths-family-statement,0,4966333.story
I also posted to her what I have read before on Tamiflu .
Freeper justsaynomore Have you heard that Tamiflu is bad for the kidney’s like freeper humble and shy posted ????
Duval Marks 12th Swine Flu Death - FL
Ann Butler Chris Turner Created: 10/14/2009 11:24:54 AM Updated: 10/14/2009 11:26:42 AM
DUVAL COUNTY, FL — The 12th swine flu death in the county was confirmed Wednesday.
A 50-year-old female who died Oct. 4 is the county’s latest case, according to the Duval County Health Department.
There have been 109 swine flu, or H1N1, cases in Florida this year. The state plans to release an update on confirmed deaths in the state today.
A statement from the county health department released Wednesday said the first doses of the swine flu nasal spray and flu shot vaccine are being distributed in the county. It is available in limited quantities.
Nationwide, the priorities for receiving vaccines are pregnant women; people who care for infants younger than 6 months; health care workers; anyone between 6 months and 24 years old; anyone between 25 and 64 with a chronic medical condition or a weakened immune system.
As the vaccine becomes more readily available, non-targeted individuals will receive it. The county will provide information on vaccine availability and the types available. No shortage is expected.
In addition, county also urges residents to receive the seasonal flu vaccination. The seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for the elderly, young children and people with certain health conditions.
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=146652&catid=3
A second A(H1N1) outbreak emerges in Taiwan, says CDC
The CDC cautions that the pandemic has now striken Taiwan again for the second time, as the peak will be seen in November: CECC
Central News Agency
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warned yesterday that a second wave of the influenza A(H1N1) outbreak is emerging in Taiwan after the previous one peaked in early September.
According to CDC Director-General Steve Kuo, the H1N1 situation has been moderating over the past five weeks since the previous peak but a slight jump in the number of patients diagnosed with the new flu strain recently signals the beginning of the second wave.
Statistics released yesterday by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) show that there was one more patient hospitalized with the H1N1 flu strain than a day earlier, bringing to 355 the total number of such cases since the outbreak began.
While 16 of the patients remained in the hospital, 315 had recovered and been discharged, and 24 others had died, the CECC said.
Meanwhile, 442 classes in 294 schools around the country remained suspended because of H1N1 infections among students. The number of affected classes accounted for 0.29 percent of the total, according to the CECC.
Epidemiologists have predicted that the second peak would appear in November.
Department of Health (DOH) Minister Yaung Chih-liang said it is hard to predict when the peak will be.
Yaung said that the DOH will continue to monitor the situation closely.
To help the public prepare for the epidemic, the DOH will distribute 5 million masks in inventory to 100,000 low-income families.
The distribution will begin on Nov. 1, Yaung said.
Also, the CECC is expected to make public details regarding its H1N1 vaccination program this coming Tuesday.
The designated day was selected because the results of human clinical trials for the H1N1 vaccine produced by local vaccine manufacturer Adimmune Corp. are expected to be released on that day, DOH Deputy Minister Chang Shen-chwen said.
Now people under 10 years of age will probably have to receive two shots.
Furthermore, those aged 10 years and older will likely need only one shot to be protected against the H1N1 virus, Chang said.
Two more swine flu deaths in Wales confirmed
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2009/10/14/two-more-swine-flu-deaths-in-wales-confirmed-91466-24932335/
Oct 14 2009 Madeleine Brindley,
TWO more people have died after contracting swine flu in Wales, including a new mother.
Officials are also understood to be investigating a further death which may be swine-flu related.
The two deaths, which were announced tonight, bring the Welsh swine flu death toll to three – 76 people have died in England, 10 in Scotland and three in Northern Ireland.
The Welsh Assembly Government today said a 43-year-old woman, from Carmarthenshire, who had been suffering with underlying health conditions, died on October 7.
And a 21-year-old pregnant woman, from Monmouthshire, died just two weeks after her baby was born by Caesarean section.
She had been transferred to Glenfield Hospital, in Leicester, for ECMO treatment, but she died on October 9.
Colorado’s H1N1 flu deaths now at 14
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_13559199
10/14/2009
The number of people who’ve died of the H1N1 swine flu in Colorado has climbed to 14, including six children and teenagers, the state health department said today.
Clinton County Health Department Confirms H1N1 Death
First Death Reported From Virus
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Clinton County health officials told WPTZ.com Wednesday that a person has died from the H1N1 virus.
While details are still emerging, health officials confirmed the death is the first death due to the virus.
Newschannel 5 has a crew on the story and will provide further details as they become available.
The Clinton County Health Department said Tuesday that several residents have tested positive for the H1N1 virus, otherwise known as swine flu.
Each individual was experiencing influenza type illness, with fever, health officials said.
Many other communities in both New York and Vermont have already had residents test positive for H1N1in the second wave of this illness.
Most people who become infected with H1N1influenza have continued to experience mild to moderate illness. Those with underlying medical conditions are at greater risk for complications from H1N1.
A small amount of H1N1 nasal spray vaccine arrived in Clinton County the week of Oct. 5. More is expected this week.
http://www.wptz.com/health/21295091/detail.html
Whitehaven News News Swine Flu
Swine flu blog: Get your family ready
Last updated at 16:06, Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Does your family have a contingency plan... Deputy editor Alan Cleaver reports daily on the impact of swine flu in West Cumbria, with a particular slant on how the media and the public are reacting to the worsening crisis.
Wednesday, October 14 - A family contingency plan
One interesting point out of my meeting with Cumbria’s director of medicine, Prof Ashton, yesterday was the advice for families to have a contingency plan ready for if swine flu does worsen over the winter. He pointed out that during the Carlisle floods, smaller firms struggled to cope. Bigger firms had a contingency plan but smaller ones had never bothered - and on occasion paid a heavy price. And if small firms aren’t prepared for the swine flu epidemic, then you can bet few families have prepared a plan. But if 30 per cent of your family is incapacitated that could mean both mum and dad in bed with flu - so who is going to take the kids to school? Who is going to get the food shopping? Time to draw up a plan - just bear in mind that, on current figures, 30 per cent of your extended family and friends will also be ill with flu!
UK:
Swine flu child stable in hospital
Ruhubia Akbor
October 14, 2009
A SHAW youngster is said to be improving after being hospitalised with swine flu.
The primary school pupil, who is reported to have an underlying health condition, is in a stable condition.
Letters have been sent out to all parents and carers at the East Crompton St Georges School which remains open.
Cllr Kay Knox, cabinet member for children, young people and families, said: “The headteacher acted quickly to reassure the school community and a letter has been sent out to all parents and carers to make sure everyone is aware of the situation.
“In accordance with government guidance there are no plans to close the school at this time. All children who are not showing symptoms should continue to attend as normal.”
The child is among 62 people being treated with the disease across the region’s hospitals. Health bosses have said 14 people with the H1N1 virus were critically ill and 39 had underlying conditions.
Oldham’s director of public health Alan Higgins said an immunisation programme to help protect the most vulnerable people will be launched shortly. Anyone invited for an appointment is urged to take up the opportunity.
Mr Higgins added: “For the majority of people swine flu will be a mild to moderate illness. With the increase in flu-related illnesses in the community, we need people to be vigilant and continue to use their own judgement.
“It is particularly important for people with chronic lung, kidney or heart disease, under-fives, over 65s and pregnant women to contact their GP by telephone if they think they could have swine flu and to keep in touch with their GP.
“At this time I would like to remind people about the importance of good hygiene – remember Catch it, Kill it, Bin it. This means using disposable tissues when you cough and sneeze, disposing of it in a bin and then washing your hands. This will help to protect yourself, your family and friends and your colleagues.”
The National Pandemic Flu Service on 0800 1 513 100 or at www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu should be the first port of call . If your condition worsens call your GP for advice.
Link is http://www.oldhamadvertiser.co.uk//news/s/1171561_swine_flu_child_stable_in_hospital
Ice-T — My Friend Died from Swine Flu
Posted Oct 14th 2009 1:00PM by TMZ Staff
Swine flu has been the ammunition for a lot of jokes recently, but last night, Ice-T reminded everyone why it’s still a serious issue — it killed someone close to him.
The rapper and his wife Coco were walking into a Star Magazine party at Bardot last night — where Ice told TMZ he didn’t realize the severity of the illness until recently, when one of his friends caught it and died.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2009/10/14/ice-t-coco-swine-flu-died/#ixzz0Tw1xno4X
Report: H1N1 could cripple 33% of businesses
Boston Business Journal
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/10/12/daily32.html
Carmarthenshire woman who had swine flu dies in hospital
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 17:20Comment on this story
A 43-YEAR-OLD woman from Carmarthenshire who had swine flu has died.
Health officials have said the woman, who had underlying health conditions, was admitted to Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli, on October 3.
The patient deteriorated and was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit where she died on October 7.
Routine test results confirmed she had swine flu but this was not said to be the primary cause of death.
A 21-year-old pregnant woman from Monmouthshire who had swine flu has also died in the past few days.
She was admitted to Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny for a planned caesarean section on September 25. The baby was delivered safely and is well, but the mother was transferred to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit after deteriorating.
She was then moved to the ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation centre at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester on September 30. She died on October 9.
The two cases bring the number of swine flu-related deaths in Wales to three. Wales’s first swine flu-related death was on August 15 – a 55-year-old woman from Caerphilly County Borough.
Another death is currently being investigated.
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Tony Jewell, said: “We would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of the women at this difficult time.
“Sadly, as the number of swine flu cases rise, the number of people experiencing severe symptoms or complications or even death will inevitably increase. This is the same for seasonal flu in the winter. We should receive the swine flu vaccine in the coming weeks and shortly after GPs will begin administering the vaccines to those most at risk of complications and frontline health and social care workers.
“I must stress that for the vast majority of healthy people, the infection remains mild and they should recover within five to seven days with rest, plenty of fluids and paracetamol.
“People with underlying health conditions, especially heart and lung diseases, are at most risk. Even in the at risk groups – those with chronic conditions, pregnant women and children under five and those 65 and over – most people get over the infection with no major concerns.
“If people are concerned, or if they are in these at risk groups, they should contact their GP. Antivirals have the most impact within 48 hours of the onset of flu-like symptoms.”
At the families’ request, he said no further details would be released.
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/southwalesnews/Carmarthenshire-woman-swine-flu-dies-hospital/article-1420490-detail/article.html
Kuwait reports 11th swine flu fatality
10/14/2009 7:42:00 PM
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2032126&Language=en
KUWAIT, Oct 14 (KUNA) — The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that an Arab national had succumbed to Influenza A (H1N1) virus, bringing the death total to 11.
The 54 year-old male was admitted to hospital last Sunday, according to a statement issued by the ministry, adding that the deceaded was suffering from several diseases in addition for being infected by the swine flu virus.
All the 11 swine flu victims, mainly too young (below five years of age) or above 65, suffered from other diseases such as diabetes, asthma, tuberculosis, hepatitis, or defective immunity.
Up to 99 percent of the lab-confirmed H1N1 cases in Kuwait recovered completely, the ministry affirmed. (end) na.abd.gta KUNA 141942 Oct 09NNNN
Published: Wednesday, 14th October, 2009 5:48pm
by Siew Peng Lee
THE WEST Fife woman hospitalised after catching swine flu in Ibiza remains in intensive care - but is making a slow but steady recovery.
The Press reported last week that Lindy Paterson (26), of Keltybridge, had suffered the setback of a second collapsed lung but her mother Celine said that she was “better” this week.
Lindy caught the virus after arriving on the island with three friends for a holiday on 2nd September.
She has been in the private Grupo Policlinica hospital for the last five weeks, and her parents, Celine and William, flew out a month ago to be by her bedside.
Speaking from their hotel, Mrs Paterson said, “It’s a slow recovery - we’re really waiting on her lungs getting a bit better so she can fly.
“She’s doing better than last week - she’s climbing slowly.
“It’s going to be a slow recovery and the doctors don’t know how long it will take.
“She’s awake and aware that we’re there. We chat to her but she can’t really talk because of the tracheotomy.
“She’s still in intensive care and things can change all the time, we’re just taking it day by day.
“She was critical only last week and she’s serious now so that’s a bit of a lift for us.”
Mrs Paterson said she and her husband were holding up but added, “It’s very hard - it’s your daughter.
“I keep saying to her, stay strong, she’s a tough cookie and she’s got this far.
“I keep telling her she can do it, squeezing her hand and willing her on.
“We just want to get her home now and into recovery and get her up and about and back to her old self.
“Everybody at home is rooting and praying for her and willing her on.”
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