Rising death count from Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico
Posted April 27, 2009 – 11:03 am in: mexico outbreak, swine fluThe number of deaths have risen in Mexico. Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova said about 400 people were in hospital out of a total of about 1600 suspected cases. “The most recent reports we have are of 1614 cases, with 103 deaths, and we still have around 400 patients in hospital,” he said.Some Mexicans are staying [...]
No Comments | Tags: deaths, mexico spread, swine fluNew Vaccine Protects Against Multiple Flu Strains
Posted April 26, 2009 – 7:30 pm in: CDC, hybrid strain, scientific analysisPre-clinical studies conducted by the CDC in Atlanta, GA report that the H1N1 virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine protects against both the Spanish flu and a highly infective H5N1 Bird Flu strain. The H1N1 (swine flu) virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine differs from traditional vaccines in several ways. The scientists at Novavax have engineered H1N1 as a live influenza vaccine.
4 Comments | Tags: new vaccine, swine fluWorld Health Officials (WHO) make a statement on the International concern over the Swine Flu
Posted April 25, 2009 – 6:09 pm in: 'pandemic potential', swine flu, world health organizationThe World Health Organization acknowledged today that Swine Flu has ‘pandemic potential’. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan (pictured) announced on Saturday that the outbreaks in Mexico and the United States should be considered a ”public health emergency of international concern.” 62 people have already died in Mexico.
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Map of the Swine Flu Outbreak
Posted April 25, 2009 – 5:07 pm in: swine fluView the locations of reported Swine Flu outbreaks on google maps - http://map.swinefluoutbreaknews.com
No Comments | Tags: swine flu, swine flu mapSwine Flu Outbreak News
Posted April 25, 2009 – 3:27 pm in: mexico outbreak, swine fluCheck back for more information about -
human to human transmission
developments in Mexico
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how it is transmitted
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what swine flu is made up of
The World Health Organization Calls for an Emergency Meeting to discuss the Swine Flu outbreaks in the US and Mexico
Posted April 24, 2009 – 12:16 pm in: hybrid strain, swine flu, world health organizationThe World Health Organization (WHO) called for an emergency meeting to discuss the Swine Flu outbreaks in the US and Mexico this Friday. Due to report of the potential of a “hybrid strain” and its highly communicable nature, officials are taking it very seriously.
Full Article - http://emergencymeeting.swinefluoutbreaknews.com
When to Seek Emergency Help
Posted April 23, 2009 – 7:42 pm in: swine fluSeek immediate attention if you suffer from any of these symptoms as they could be symptoms of the swine flu:
Adults
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Severe vomiting
Pressure or pain in abdomen or chest
Children
Not interacting
Not waking up
Severe irritability
Fever with a rash
Blue skin color
Fast or labored breathing
Swine Flu has scientists scratching their heads
Posted April 23, 2009 – 7:06 pm in: 'pandemic potential', hybrid strain, scientific analysisThe unusual genetic make-up of the swine flu appears to be a combination of 4 different influenza strains. Scientists discuss the implications - http://hybridstrain.swinefluoutbreaknews.com/
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