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Swine Flu Vaccine Fears

Kim — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

The current H1N1 pandemic has resulted in a swine flu vaccine that is available as one method of control, yet the general public is not convinced that this new vaccine is going to eradicate this flu. The media is filled with stories of people who feel that receiving this vaccination will create a greater chance of harm than coping with H1N1 symptoms for a week or so. read more..

Swine Flu Symptoms

Kim — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

It is difficult to identify the symptoms of H1N1 because they are almost exactly the same as those from other strains of influenza. This is causing a great deal of concern and panic, as people are unsure if they have H1N1 or a more regular grade of flu. There is a lot of H1N1 information available online and at local clinics about how to identity the symptoms of swine flu and what to do if you suspect you do have this particular strain. read more..

Pandemic Flu Preparation

Kim — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

The global concern of H1N1 means that people need to seriously make pandemic flu preparations. The word pandemic, meaning widespread and universal, tends to often be associated with panic and death from a deadly outbreak. Instead it just means that a specific type of virus has reached a stage where it is being spread quickly and easily from one person to the next. With the current swine flu activity, preparations are not extreme in nature; however, they are designed to prevent you from becoming ill. read more..

Pandemic H1N1 Flu Vaccine Approved

Kim — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

The pandemic H1N1 vaccine that has been created to help prevent illness and death due to the H1N1 virus has become available, as recently announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Other nations have also announced the availability of this swine flu shot, as countries try to protect their citizens from the spread of the virus. While this vaccine should have been seen as a solution to the problem, it hasn’t been welcomed with open arms. Instead, many people have a lot of concerns and questions about swine flu injections. read more..

H1N1 News Stories

Kim — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

Every day seems to bring some form of H1N1 news, whether it is good or bad. Whether you are on the internet, flipping through a newspaper, or watching the news on television after dinner, it is likely that you will come across news about the swine flu. While it is good that health information is taking the stage front-and-center over less important news, like celebrity shopping sprees, there are different types of news stories about this flu and they are not always the best kind. read more..

H1N1 Vaccine Side Effects

Kim — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

The H1N1 vaccine is considered to have been developed rather quickly, in response to continued H1N1 influenza activity world-wide. Because of the speed at which this vaccine was created, many people have expressed concern that this injection may not be entirely safe for use in the general public. While this is an issue filled with debate and a great deal of uncertainty, there are of course side effects that may occur, as there are with any vaccination. read more..

QA H1N1

Kim — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

No one likes coming down with a cold. It can disrupt anyone’s life. You have a terrible cough, congestion and might even be running a fever. So you decide to wait it out but it only seems to be getting worse. You may need to consider that you have something a bit more serious than the typical bug that is going around. You need to seek medical attention to determine whether or not you have the H1N1 flu. It can be deadly to high risk individuals who have lowered immune systems. It can also be dangerous to young children. But there is a lot of misinformation out there about this strain of the flu so you need to have the facts before you begin to panic. This article can help you understand what the virus is and how you can protect yourself, and your family, from feeling the effects. read more..

H1N1 Influenza Misconceptions

Kim — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

The number of H1N1 influenza misconceptions has increased greatly since the discovery that the flu had spread beyond Mexico. News sources have passed on a lot of misinformation and built the entire situation up thus creating more panic and fear than is really necessary. The end result is that now there is a lack of trust of anything the media shares, and it is difficult to tell what is truthful and what is fiction. read more..

Swine Influenza History

Kim — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

H1N1, also known as the swine influenza, which reared its ugly head in Mexico last spring, has now reached almost every country in the world. Yet this isn’t the first time that influenza has made major headlines. In the last hundred years, there have been three times when a major strain has caused increased panic and the medical community to take some drastic measures for treating the flu. read more..

H1N1 Flu News

Kim — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:30:30 +0000

With regard to flu news, this winter’s H1N1 influenza has brought about much concern about public health. Mexico became of great interest last spring due to the number of deaths that were caused by H1N1. People arriving from trips to Mexico had their temperatures taken and if elevated, they were either detained or had to wear masks. While it is true that many people die as a result of influenza every year, this new strain of flu remains in the headlines, thus causing more fear in people around the world. read more..