Obama declares swine flu emergency

AFP ^ | 10/24/09

[TigerLikesRooster]

Obama declares swine flu emergency

9 mins ago

WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama has declared swine flu a "national emergency," the White House said Saturday, as the United States reels from millions of cases of infection and over 1,000 deaths.

[norraad]

I'll double up on my garlic oil capsules anyway.

It's only the oldest and best broad spec. anti-biotic around w/so few harmful side effects('burp).

[SaraJohnson]

Japan has much more respect for the human lives of the Japanese than does America. They have a population shortage coming with the large number of aging and we are being purposefully over populated in the US so Democrats can by more votes.

[Matchett-PI]

bttt

[DvdMom]

thanks :)

[Brown Deer]

He’s not fooling anyone!

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/10/24/decide-hn-emergency/

[garv]

I understand that doctors over prescribe antibiotics to keep their patients happy, but in this case, my wife did have a bacterial infection, was treated with antibiotics and was well several days later.

Here's the point. Fever,headache, tiredness, congestion, cough, sore throat etc., are symptoms of dozens of common ailments including several bacterial infections. What's the difference between those symptoms and strep throat? Pneumonia?

When government officials make blanket statements that you are "assumed to have the swine flu" they are essentially saying "don't bother going to the doctor".

[Red_Devil 232]

You are right. The other question is why late at night when Obambi likes to do everything in front of everybody and interupt regular TV programing for the face time!

[maggief]

It looks quite broad sweeping.

This is something to watch ...

“The Secretary shall provide a certification and advance written notice to the Congress at least two days before exercising the authority under this section with respect to an emergency area.”

[muggs]

What brand of garlic do you use? I use Kyolic odorless garlic capsules and my husband still complains about the odor.

[itssme]

Old Retired Army Guy wrote,”He's doing everythng he can to distract everyone from the important issues like unemployment and Afghanistan.”

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I totally agree. As Glenn Beck, Rush, Mark Levin and Hannity have warned, watch obomba’s hands...no, not the one with the subject matter in it, but the OTHER HAND, the hand he doesn't want you to pay attention to, the hand that holds the subject matter he wants to hide from you...we're on to ‘ya, obomba, we're on to your moves and you can't “game” US.”

[AliVeritas]

Another fake Catholic losing her soul by pushing abortion via training, curriculum and legislation (with her group).

But you will not hear about that...

You’ll hear about how she loved those lives in the bayou and rebuild her clinic after a hurricane and a fire.

Obama’s better than Pinhead of Hellraiser at corrupting souls further.

Off to find her pastor and bishops info... again.

They’ll say, again, she’s for life. I saw the see-saw treatment of the administration as articles stating Obama critics praise his selection of honored doctor, as well as easing the abortion backers stating she is in line with the president’s agenda on it. Depends on the audience.

No God or self-respecting Catholic would be in this administration. If they think THEY may be able to save him and that’s their mission, they have a pride problem and would do better to pray, do a holy hour, get masses said for him and pray rosaries for his soul and this country.

[watchwoman]

Some comparative data here — scroll down to the middle/end part of the page.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

[AmericanInTokyo]

I hope this is not too long in return (what Japan is doing). FYI, they are manufacturing a domestic version of H1N1 vaccine here as I speak (article from Japan Times, yesterday):

"By MARIKO KATO Staff writer (Japan Times, 24 Oct. 2009) With swine flu inoculations now under way for medical workers, other people may be anxious about when it will be their turn. As cooler weather sets in, and with it higher risks of contracting the new H1N1 virus, the government is administering vaccinations on a priority basis, with healthy working-age adults getting their shots probably in the first few months of next year. Here is some practical information on who will be inoculated when, and whether the vaccine is safe: When will we be getting the vaccine? About 1 million doctors and other medical workers are being vaccinated first. Most prefectures began the process earlier this week, while Hokkaido, Nara, Aichi, Shiga, Fukuoka and Kumamoto are starting Friday. Tokyo will begin Monday. Next in line are 1 million pregnant women and 9 million people with specific chronic diseases. They will be inoculated starting next month, the health ministry says. The nation's 10 million children between the ages of 1 and 8 will receive it in December, while 2 million parents of infants are in line for January. This will be followed by children 9 and older and the elderly. A date has not yet been set for everyone else. Getting an inoculation is voluntary. The government estimates it will have enough vaccine for 77 million people, assuming each person gets two shots. Until the end of this year, only domestically produced vaccines will be used, of which the health ministry estimates it will have stocks for 27 million people. Imported vaccines, enough for 50 million people, will be used starting in January, the ministry says. Does the vaccine prevent getting the new virus? No, but similar to the vaccine for seasonal flu, it will keep the damage to a minimum and prevent deaths or serious complications, according to the Infectious Disease Surveillance Center in Tokyo. Will there be any side effects? About 5 percent to 10 percent of those inoculated could contract a fever, headache, shivering or fatigue lasting for two to three days, assuming the new vaccine has effects similar to the seasonal flu vaccine, the health ministry's Web site says. How many shots will you need? The health ministry announced Tuesday that medical workers in their 20s through 50s will only need one, while children aged 1 to 12 will require two. The other priority groups, including pregnant women, parents of infants and those with underlying illnesses, will also be given two shots, but this will be reassessed after further test results come in December and after, according to media reports. This is an overruling of advice given by medical experts earlier this month that, like seasonal flu vaccine, one shot is enough for people aged 13 and above. Additional experts who joined the discussion Monday said that at this stage it is not possible to confirm whether one shot is enough for those at higher risk, the reports said. Is it safe for pregnant women to get the vaccine? Both the World Health Organization and Japanese experts say it is, and that any minor side effects are outweighed by the health risks of not being inoculated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pregnant women who contracted the H1N1 virus have had early labor or severe pneumonia, resulting in some deaths. The Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology says that because the new vaccine is manufactured in a similar way to the vaccine for conventional flu, the risks are also the same. "The vaccine for the seasonal flu has been taken by 600,000 pregnant women without any major problems or risk to the mother or the baby," the group's Web site says. Who should avoid the vaccine, or be careful when getting it? People who clearly have a fever or are seriously ill, or who have previously had an allergic reaction to the ingredients of the vaccine, should steer clear, the health ministry says. Those with underlying illnesses and those who have suffered convulsions in the past or are allergic to chicken eggs or meat should consult their doctor. People who have been confirmed to have already had swine flu do not need to take the vaccine, according to the health ministry. Is it safe to be administered the seasonal flu vaccine and the new vaccine at the same time? Yes, at least as far as the domestically produced vaccine goes, according to the health ministry. But more research needs to be done to see whether the same is true for the imported vaccine, the government says. How much will it cost? The fee is ¥3,600 for the first shot and ¥2,550 for the second. The government plans to subsidize the cost for households that are exempt from paying the municipal tax, which will cover a third of the population. How long does the vaccine take to kick in? The health ministry estimates it will have a similar time span as the seasonal flu vaccine, taking effect from two weeks after inoculation and lasting up to five months, with the peak strength at one month. Where should you go for advice on the vaccine? Those who wish to be inoculated should contact their local municipal offices for their individual schedules, although specific dates and locations may not yet be available. Alternatively, you can go to your regular hospital, or a public health center or hospital in your district."

[Spunky]

"Why national emergency?"

I heard it is so they can start using an IV (can't remember what it is called) that has not yet had FDA approval. There was news report of a man who was on death bed and they got approval to use it for a trial run. It worked.

I don't know if Obama would have to declare an emergeny to be able to get this out for useage in all cases though. Seems to me he could just tell the FDA to approve it.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Well, THAT one is a no brainer!

[GOPJ]

Election2010:Difference’tween”Yeah!We Did It!”and”Oh well. See you in the camps - Freeper AmericanInTokyo

[politicket]

Something is wrong when 1,000 DEAD AMERICANS on American soil in the short span of a few months is no big deal.

Please understand...

Our nation has been conditioned to accept 4,400 BABIES A DAY being slaughtered.

What's 1,000 Americans every few months...

[Brown Deer]

Here’s a bigger National Emergency for you Obama!

ANNUAL ABORTION STATISTICS

•In 2005 (the most recent year for which there is reliable data), approximately 1.21 million abortions took place in the U.S., down from an estimated 1.29 million in 2002, 1.31 million in 2000 and 1.36 million in 1996. From 1973 through 2005, more than 45 million legal abortions have occurred in the U.S. (AGI).

•In 2004, the highest number of reported legal induced abortions occurred in Florida (91,710), NYC (91,673), and Texas (74,801); the fewest occurred in Wyoming (12), South Dakota (814), and Idaho (963) (CDC).

•The abortion ratios by state ranged from a low of 43 abortions per 1,000 live births in Idaho to a high of 770 abortions per 1,000 live births in NYC (CDC).

•Overall, the annual number of legal induced abortions in the United States increased gradually from 1973 until it peaked in 1990, and it generally declined thereafter (CDC).

•In 1998, the last year for which estimates were made, more than 23% of legal induced abortions were performed in California (CDC).

•The abortion rate in the United States was higher than recent rates reported for Canada and Western European countries and lower than rates reported for China, Cuba, the majority of Eastern European countries, and certain Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union (CDC).

•The national legal induced abortion ratio increased from 196 abortions per 1,000 live births in 1973 to 358 abortions per 1,000 in 1979 and remained nearly stable through 1981. The ratio peaked at 364 abortions per 1,000 live births in 1984 and since then has demonstrated a generally steady decline. In 2001, the abortion ratio was 246 abortions per 1,000 live births (for the states that reported, a 0.4% increase from 2000 (CDC).

•Nearly half of pregnancies among American women are unintended; about 4 in 10 of these are terminated by abortion. Twenty-two percent of all U.S. pregnancies end in abortion. (AGI).

[maggief]

Interesting read (FWIW):

http://www.naturalnews.com/027323_swine_flu_national_emergency_pandemic.html

President Obama declares national emergency over swine flu pandemic; but why?

[norraad]

Shop-rite garlic oil capsules.

My local grocery chain is run by an Italian family, they really know garlic, so I trust them.

By the same token I don't trust "oderless" or any other such tampering or altering.

Most "western" sci-boys don't fully comprend that parts don't always equal the whole, n'est pas?