H1N1 Flu

Barbaro · 09-07-2009, 12:07 PM

There are FAQs regarding H1N1 flu (updated August 5th, 2009)

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-H1N1 flu & you

-What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms

-Taking Care of a Sick Person

-2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine

-Facemasks & Respirators

-PSAs (Public Service Announcments)

-Background on Swine Flu

There have been questions raised regarding this H1N1 flu vaccine.

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-H1N1 Flu Vaccination Resources

Under Resources

-2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine (updated August 3rd, 2009)

-2009 H1N1 Vaccination Planning: Q & A (updated September 2nd, 2009)

source:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

deafskeptic · 09-07-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbaro

There are FAQs regarding H1N1 flu (updated August 5th, 2009)

There have been questions raised regarding this H1N1 flu vaccine.

source:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Babyblue · 09-07-2009, 02:14 PM

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Most state health officials are reporting regional or sporadic influenza activity. Six states (Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina) and Puerto Rico are reporting widespread influenza activity at this time. Any reports of widespread influenza activity in August are very unusual.

Source: from the OPs link...

I believe it!! Florida seeing a high amount of flu like symptoms. Florida is not testing everyone for Swine Flu . Majority of the doctors are recommending people with flu like symptoms to stay home, rest, Drink plenty of fluids. Most cases are without complications. Only the High Risk group with complications should go to a Doctor.

sallylou · 09-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Here's a site that connects all of the lastest H1N1 news in one place:

*National Swine Flu Situation Page™*- "You're on the Situation Page™" powered by VueTOO®

You left click on the individual page that you want to see. Use F11 to toggle to full page and show tool bars. The site also has info on hurricanes other severe weather situations.

Here's a twitter page with emergency updates:

http://twitter.com/

Stay safe and healthy!

Barbaro · 09-08-2009, 11:02 AM

Great links, Sallylou

Here are Twitter/Microblogs Updates

-CDC’s Twitter feed for Interactive Media NewsExternal Web Site Icon
For Health Professionals interested in staying up-to-date with CDC's interactive media activities (includes alerts when new mobile content and widgets are released by CDC)

-CDC's Twitter Feed for Flu UpdatesExternal Web Site Icon
Updated information related to about novel H1N1 flu, seasonal flu, and related influenza information.

-Flu.gov Twitter FeedExternal Web Site Icon
Updated information related to about pandemic flu and related influenza information.

For more information about CDC's use of Micro-Blogs, such as Twitter, visit CDC.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/MicroBlogs.html

Social Networking Sites

Stay informed about the novel H1N1 flu outbreak through CDC's social network profiles:

-CDC on FacebookExternal Web Site Icon
-CDC on MySpaceExternal Web Site Icon
-CDC on DailyStrengthExternal Web Site Icon

Find out how CDC is using social networking sites at CDC.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/SocialNetworking.html

sallylou · 09-08-2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks, Barbaro. You can tell that we're the info junkies here, huh?

An aside here--you can also sign up to received FDA updates. I signed up to have the alerts sent to my email address and my mobile phone. Mostly food recalls but also some medical devices.

Pinky · 09-16-2009, 04:33 PM

I have bad news for my old friend at school. He is at the ICU in TX. He has swine flu and pneumonia. He is staying at hospital for almost 2 weeks. I saw my friends' status to ask people to pray for him. This is very serious condition!

My friend warned us about swine flu at her school. It scare her as hell. The people are wearing mask in their mouths in our hometown. I better stay away from people with swine flu or cold flu because I'm pregnant. I forget to ask my doctor about H1N1 vaccine during pregnancy. Darn it! I guess I will ask my doctor next 4 weeks.

I don't want to get swine flu during winter. That's very scary!!!!!!

sallylou · 09-16-2009, 04:45 PM

Pinky, you're in a high risk category (pregnant) so you should consider getting the vaccine when it's available. You might want to talk to your OB about it.

Pinky · 09-16-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Pinky, you're in a high risk category (pregnant) so you should consider getting the vaccine when it's available. You might want to talk to your OB about it.

I know that. I forget to ask her during my ob/gyn appt this morning. I have to email her and ask her.

Pinky · 09-26-2009, 01:34 PM

That's good news! I asked to my OB/GYn doctor about H1N1 vaccination and FLU vaccination and they said it's safe for pregnancy! I will go to family doctor to get both vaccinations on Oct 6th. Hooray!!!! I don't want to get any flu this winter during pregnancy.

shel90 · 09-26-2009, 01:41 PM

Just recovering from it myself. It wasnt too bad considering. Just chest pain, fatigue and a little dizziness. Now, all the symptoms are gone but just very tired today. Wasnt a big deal. Whew!

Pinky · 09-28-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

Just recovering from it myself. It wasnt too bad considering. Just chest pain, fatigue and a little dizziness. Now, all the symptoms are gone but just very tired today. Wasnt a big deal. Whew!

Oh. did you get swine flu?? I hope you get the vaccination. I will get vaccinations next Tuesday. I can't wait!

sallylou · 09-28-2009, 02:42 PM

My local clinic told me that there is no titer available. They recommend getting the vaccination. The first vaccines available will be nasal spray which are not for people with asthma. I'll wait for the old fashioned shots.

Barbaro · 09-28-2009, 03:13 PM

Shel90, that sucks you had caught it. Be grateful you're fine. Do you plan to get H1N1 flu shot?

I know several ones who plan to not get H1N1 flu shots for personal reasons such as mercury.

sallylou · 09-28-2009, 03:52 PM

Just to give you a perspective, you'll probably get more mercury from a tuna sandwich for lunch.

NRDC: Mercury Contamination in Fish - Eating Tuna Safely

Chunk light is safer than albacore. Limit you intake accordingly especially kids and pregnant women.

Barbaro · 09-28-2009, 03:58 PM

Indeed, that's what I am told that mercury isn't an antigen, it's a heavy metal. Canned tuna has much more mercury in it than does any vaccine.

I am not going to take the flu mist. Ew. Some will go for thimersol-free vaccines.

shel90 · 09-28-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbaro

Shel90, that sucks you had caught it. Be grateful you're fine. Do you plan to get H1N1 flu shot?

I know several ones who plan to not get H1N1 flu shots for personal reasons such as mercury.

Thanks...

Yes, I plan on getting the regular and H1N1 flu shots. I am so tired of getting the flu constantly. It is getting tiresome.

shel90 · 09-28-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinky

Oh. did you get swine flu?? I hope you get the vaccination. I will get vaccinations next Tuesday. I can't wait!

Yeppers, a mild case. Wasnt too bad. I have been worse off with the regular flu.

Pinky · 09-28-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Just to give you a perspective, you'll probably get more mercury from a tuna sandwich for lunch.

NRDC: Mercury Contamination in Fish - Eating Tuna Safely

Chunk light is safer than albacore. Limit you intake accordingly especially kids and pregnant women.

I can't eat mercury during pregnancy. :-( I have to eat limit on tuna and some seafood. I miss to eat SUSHI!

sallylou · 09-28-2009, 06:42 PM

Pinky, I craved spicy fried cajun shrimp when I was pregnant. I'd eat a huge bowl all by myself. Apparently this didn't harm my child, though.

Pinky · 09-28-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

Yeppers, a mild case. Wasnt too bad. I have been worse off with the regular flu.

You're lucky! I have black friend live in Texas. He caught the swine flu and pneumonia. He went to hospital in ICU last Sept 6th. His battle with infection for almost 4 weeks. He is in regular room now. That's scary!

One of my ex date deaf guy stayed at ICU for 2 weeks. He was in coma and died of pneumonia and swine flu last June 2nd. He was attend to Texas for college. He came home to Indiana for summer season. He died. It's shocked!

Pinky · 09-28-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

Pinky, I craved spicy fried cajun shrimp when I was pregnant. I'd eat a huge bowl all by myself. Apparently this didn't harm my child, though.

My baby like the spicy too. I ate Mexican and homemade salsas. I'm glad the first trimester is over!!! I am on 2nd trimester now. I will eat shrimp and crab legs someday.

shel90 · 09-28-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinky

You're lucky! I have black friend live in Texas. He caught the swine flu and pneumonia. He went to hospital in ICU last Sept 6th. His battle with infection for almost 4 weeks. He is in regular room now. That's scary!

One of my ex date deaf guy stayed at ICU for 2 weeks. He was in coma and died of pneumonia and swine flu last June 2nd. He was attend to Texas for college. He came home to Indiana for summer season. He died. It's shocked!

I was very close to developing pneumonia but my body must have fought it off. My chest was in a lot of red-hot fire-like pain all week though. That's sad about your friend who died from it.

Barbaro · 10-21-2009, 10:11 PM

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At this time we have many questions about the H1N1 flu pandemic. Quinnipiac Associate Professor and Immunologist Lisa Cuchara, Ph.D. answers some frequently asked questions about H1N1…For example, we are being handed Purell bottles everywhere. Are they effective?

Q: How does Purell claim to "kill" viruses, when viruses are not alive?
A: True, viruses are not technically "alive" so they cannot be "killed", but technically the sun does not "set" or "rise" either and yet we still say that. Viruses can become "inactivated" rather than “killed”.

Q: How does Purell kill bacteria and viruses? Does the alcohol (or other ingredients) do something to the protein coat?
A: Alcohol "kills" by denaturing proteins (kind of like frying an egg changes the proteins).

Q: Can microbes develop resistance to Purell and other alcohol based hand sanitizers?
A: The mode of action of alcohol against bacteria and viruses is physical rather than chemical or biochemical. Just as it would be very difficult for a microbe to develop resistance against fire it would be very difficult for a microbe to develop resistance against alcohol. The CDC does recommend the use of hand sanitizers, especially when you cannot use soap and water to wash your hands, in the fight against infectious diseases such as the flu. In contrast to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, bacteria CAN develop resistance to anti-bacterial soaps with active ingredients such as Triclosan, Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, Dimethyl Ethylbenzyl Ammonium chloride, Benzethonium Chloride, or Benzalkonium Chloride (found in antibacterial handwipes and antibacterial soaps). These low concentration of these agents (as compared to hospitals were they are used at much higher concentrations) contributes to the ability of bacteria to develop resistance to these agents. Studies have shown that “soaps containing Triclosan within the range of concentrations commonly used in the community setting (0.1%–0.45% wt/vol) were no more effective than plain soap at preventing infectious illness symptoms and reducing bacterial levels on the hands”.

Q: Does Purell kill all kinds of bacteria and viruses equally?
A: Alcohol will "inactivate" most viruses, some easier than others. Viruses have RNA or DNA inside and then a protein coat outside. Some viruses (enveloped viruses) have a lipid layer (from budding from the cell). Enveloped viruses such as influenza virus, herpes simplex virus, HIV, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), vaccinia virus, hepatitis B, hepatitis C viruses are very susceptible to alcohol. Non-enveloped viruses (hepatitis A, enteroviruses -- both cause gastrointestinal viruses) are harder to "kill" and require higher concentrations of alcohol and longer exposure times.

Q: Are all concentrations of alcohol equally effective?
A: No, alcohol only works at the right concentration. 100% evaporates too quickly to be effective and low concentrations do not work at all, 60-90% is best. There used to be some 25% and 40% out there in stores but I have not seen anything lower than 62% in the past two years.

Q: Does Purell replace the need for washing with soap and water?
A: No. You should wash your hands with soap and water (for 20 seconds) when your hands are visibly soiled, after going to the bathroom, etc. Alcohol-based sanitizers such as Purell should be used when you cannot wash with normal soap and water or in certain settings when washing with soap and water becomes either cumbersome and irritating, such as certain health care situations. The transient bacteria and viruses that you come in contact with via shaking hands, touching doorknobs, shopping carts, etc. are effectively removed with proper hand washing or hand sanitization.

Q: Lysol claims that it kills 99.9% of Influenza A viruses - how?
A: The active ingredients in Lysol are quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). QACs binds to the lipid envelope and inactivates the protein coat making the virus non-infectious. Lysol has been proven to kill a variety of viruses and bacteria. Bacteria cell walls are negatively charged thereby “attracting” QACs which are positively charged cations. QACs adsorb onto the bacterial cell surface, diffuse through the cell wall and once inside bind to the cytoplasmic membrane causing disruption and death.

Q: How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (books, doorknobs, etc.)?
A: Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for 8 hours after being deposited on the surface. Studies have shown that doorknobs, shopping carts, vending machines, remote controls and other common use objects have more bacterial than most public rest rooms (because the latter are cleaned regularly). Be aware when touching these objects and try not to touch your face, rub your eyes or nose or eat. The viruses and bacteria on your hands
do NOT give you the flu, these pathogens need to come in contact with mucous membranes (typically those in your mouth, nose and eyes) in order to infect you.

Q: What surfaces are most likely to be sources of
contamination?
A: Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from
another person on a surface like a doorknob or desk and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
A: The symptoms of 2009 H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Severe illnesses and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.

source: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/prebuilt/p...1_faq_wash.pdf

Jiro · 11-05-2009, 12:49 PM

just got this in email

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Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial etc.. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).
The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is important for all to know.

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water using cotton buds is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

I suggest you pass this on to your entire e-list. You never know who might pay attention to it - and STAY ALIVE because of it.

09-08-2009, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Barbaro doomsday clock's clicking Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dæləs Posts: 535	Great links, Sallylou Here are Twitter/Microblogs Updates -CDC’s Twitter feed for Interactive Media NewsExternal Web Site Icon For Health Professionals interested in staying up-to-date with CDC's interactive media activities (includes alerts when new mobile content and widgets are released by CDC) -CDC's Twitter Feed for Flu UpdatesExternal Web Site Icon Updated information related to about novel H1N1 flu, seasonal flu, and related influenza information. -Flu.gov Twitter FeedExternal Web Site Icon Updated information related to about pandemic flu and related influenza information. For more information about CDC's use of Micro-Blogs, such as Twitter, visit CDC.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/MicroBlogs.html Social Networking Sites Stay informed about the novel H1N1 flu outbreak through CDC's social network profiles: -CDC on FacebookExternal Web Site Icon -CDC on MySpaceExternal Web Site Icon -CDC on DailyStrengthExternal Web Site Icon Find out how CDC is using social networking sites at CDC.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/SocialNetworking.html __________________ We know what we are but not what we may be. -Author:Shakespeare

09-16-2009, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	I have bad news for my old friend at school. He is at the ICU in TX. He has swine flu and pneumonia. He is staying at hospital for almost 2 weeks. I saw my friends' status to ask people to pray for him. This is very serious condition! My friend warned us about swine flu at her school. It scare her as hell. The people are wearing mask in their mouths in our hometown. I better stay away from people with swine flu or cold flu because I'm pregnant. I forget to ask my doctor about H1N1 vaccine during pregnancy. Darn it! I guess I will ask my doctor next 4 weeks. I don't want to get swine flu during winter. That's very scary!!!!!! __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

09-26-2009, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pinky I'm proud to have CI!!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5,441	That's good news! I asked to my OB/GYn doctor about H1N1 vaccination and FLU vaccination and they said it's safe for pregnancy! I will go to family doctor to get both vaccinations on Oct 6th. Hooray!!!! I don't want to get any flu this winter during pregnancy. __________________ I'm expecting! It's a BOY!!!!! LEFT: Implanted: 6/12/09 Activated: 7/7/09 Freedom

09-26-2009, 01:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
shel90 In a pink and black world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In the land of the free Posts: 24,065 Blog Entries: 3	Just recovering from it myself. It wasnt too bad considering. Just chest pain, fatigue and a little dizziness. Now, all the symptoms are gone but just very tired today. Wasnt a big deal. Whew! __________________ Shel~ "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." -George Santayana

09-28-2009, 02:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,097	My local clinic told me that there is no titer available. They recommend getting the vaccination. The first vaccines available will be nasal spray which are not for people with asthma. I'll wait for the old fashioned shots. __________________ Happy holidays!

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09-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,097	Here's a site that connects all of the lastest H1N1 news in one place: National Swine Flu Situation Page™- "You're on the Situation Page™" powered by VueTOO® You left click on the individual page that you want to see. Use F11 to toggle to full page and show tool bars. The site also has info on hurricanes other severe weather situations. Here's a twitter page with emergency updates: http://twitter.com/ Stay safe and healthy!

09-08-2009, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,097	Thanks, Barbaro. You can tell that we're the info junkies here, huh? An aside here--you can also sign up to received FDA updates. I signed up to have the alerts sent to my email address and my mobile phone. Mostly food recalls but also some medical devices.

09-16-2009, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,097	Pinky, you're in a high risk category (pregnant) so you should consider getting the vaccine when it's available. You might want to talk to your OB about it.

09-28-2009, 03:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Barbaro doomsday clock's clicking Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dæləs Posts: 535	Shel90, that sucks you had caught it. Be grateful you're fine. Do you plan to get H1N1 flu shot? I know several ones who plan to not get H1N1 flu shots for personal reasons such as mercury. __________________ We know what we are but not what we may be. -Author:Shakespeare

09-28-2009, 03:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,097	Just to give you a perspective, you'll probably get more mercury from a tuna sandwich for lunch. NRDC: Mercury Contamination in Fish - Eating Tuna Safely Chunk light is safer than albacore. Limit you intake accordingly especially kids and pregnant women. __________________ Happy holidays!

09-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Barbaro doomsday clock's clicking Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dæləs Posts: 535	Indeed, that's what I am told that mercury isn't an antigen, it's a heavy metal. Canned tuna has much more mercury in it than does any vaccine. I am not going to take the flu mist. Ew. Some will go for thimersol-free vaccines. __________________ We know what we are but not what we may be. -Author:Shakespeare

09-28-2009, 06:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
sallylou Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 2,097	Pinky, I craved spicy fried cajun shrimp when I was pregnant. I'd eat a huge bowl all by myself. Apparently this didn't harm my child, though. __________________ Happy holidays!

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