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Update: H7N9 Virus May be Airborne!

on June 01, 2013

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Do Not Help Spread the Swine Flu

I currently work at a school in South Florida, and I am noticing a pattern of complacency when it comes to the Swine flu virus and it's possibilities for transmission. We all know that the Swine flu is spreading like wildfire, but people are still obviously in denial. I have seen teachers leaving the restroom without washing their hands numerous times, even since the news of this outbreak. People are laughing and joking about the virus, seemingly unworried about the possibility of contagion amongst their particular population. There is an individual in our school who is complaining of body aches, fever and fatigue. They have not had testing for Swine flu because they just assume it is not. This is a problem. It is common among people to have the "It won't happen to me mentality," however, it is happening to many people who felt exactly like this. People, listen up. It can happen to you. We are on the verge of a pandemic. Do not help this virus by going to work when yo...

Should You Go on a Cruise While the Swine Flu Runs Rampant?

If you are going on a cruise, you may want to rethink your plans. Cruises are a hotbed of viruses and bacteria that grow and reproduce due to the unique conditons of moisture and containment. Cruises might be most dangerous because of the confinement issues involved with being on a cruise ship. If you must take your trip, wash hands constantly and use alcohol based gels while on the ship. Be extra cautious touching handrails or other surfaces where the virus might live as well.

Avian Influenza H7N9: A Threat to Humans?

Avian Influenza (H7N9) is a new flu virus that is making headlines in China. Although most cases in humans have been detected in people who have had contact with chickens, there have been recent updates that have led scientists to believe an H7N9 outbreak may be imminent in the human population. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there have been confirmed cases of poultry passing the virus between each other. Because this indicates mammal to mammal transmission, there is a possibility transmission of the H7N9 Avian flu could occur among humans. Although there is no present sustained transmission within an existing human population, there is the potential. Avian flu is not generally widespread among humans, but because influenza viruses easily mutate, the CDC and health organizations around the world are monitoring this situation closely. The CDC is providing information on their website to citizens traveling to China, and warn that the situation is continu...

Swine Flu and Children

With Swine Flu cases on the rise, it is inevitable that our children will be affected by the news. Hundreds on New York City school children have recently become ill, although as of this posting they have not been confirmed as having swine flu. The assumption is that students have contracted the virus. It is helpful if you can talk to your child about the Swine Flu before someone else does. Here is a great article to read that will help you have this important discussion with your child. How to Calm a Child's Fear of Swine Flu By jdds08 , eHow Member Rate: ( 1 Ratings) Unfortunately, Swine Flu is here to stay. There isn't anywhere you can turn and not see something in regards to Swine Flu. Children also see and hear these news stories and watch the adults in their lives for reassurance. Young children may be particularly anxious at this point. Their anxiety over the Swine Flu can be relieved throu...

A State of Emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in California because of the Swine flu, and hundreds of children in New York City are infected with what is believed to be the Swine flu. Not everyone is being tested because labs would be overwhelmed. Schools have been closed to perform cleanup before children can return. The majority of the infected are teenagers. The flu symptoms still continue to be mild. For those who get really ill it is caused by an overreaction of the immune system which leads to the body attacking itself.Tamiflu is being given to those who really need it, but regular medications are encouraged so a resistance of Tamiflu is not promoted. The Swine flu appears to be very mild for most Americans, but the Mexican people have been devastated by this virus.

Ebola Updates

UPDATE: Dallas Sheriff does not have Ebola! There is a plan to stop the spread of Ebola. Today officials are planning to stop Ebola with a new layer of protection by using low touch thermometers on up to 150 passengers. Screening will begin at Washington Dulles, Atlanta, and O’Hare in Chicago and JFK in Newark New Jersey. The most recent possible case of Ebola is the Dallas County Sheriff’s deputy who visited the home of Thomas Eric Duncan. He and two other officers, Zachary Thompson and Christopher Perkins, went unprotected to the scene. Sgt. Michael Monnig visited an urgent care office in Frisco, Texas complaining of stomach pain a week after the visit to Duncan’s home. To date, no others who were in contact with Duncan have shown any sign of infection, and the police officer who is exhibiting flu-like symptoms has not been confirmed to have the disease. Thomas Eric Duncan, the patient who was being treated for Ebola in a Texas hospital, died yesterday at whi...

Why is No-One Dying in the United States?

The lack of deaths here in the United States has experts wondering what has changed the virus to make it less fatal among the American population. Many scientists and doctors believe that people dying in Mexico could be suffering from secondary infectiions such as diabetes or heart disease that make them more susceptible to the virus. It might also be be another viral infection in addition to the H1N1 that is creating a more deadly combination. Finally, the pollution or lack of adequate health care could contribute greatly to the fatalities. It does appear that the number of cases is stabilizing in Mexico as more infected individuals are administered antiviral medications such as Tamiflu in a timely manner.

N95 Surgical Masks

Are all surgical masks built the same? Not according to CNN and the CDC. Apparently the N95 filter mask pictured above are the best medical masks to purchase for protection against the Swine Flu virus. It works best because it is fitted and sealed aroung the nose and mouth. Some of the less expensive masks are flimsy and do not provide the protection necessary to prevent virus transmission. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides information on different surgical masks and their website. CDC Surgical Masks . You can purchase surgical masks these masks at a variety shopping outlets for around $25 and up.

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