Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Many schools closed due to Swine Flu
Thailand related: This was as of today, but I still saw lots of school children in school uniform going to school today. So maybe not the whole of Bangkok:
Sunday, 12 July 2009
Swine Flu Info - How To Get The Lowdown
With the constant barrage of swine flu making the headlines in every newspaper, local and national television news, and personal blogs on minute-by-minute basis, no wonder it’s difficult to figure who exactly to trust for the most up to date information. In any case, the human swine flu outbreak has continued to spread rapidly across the United States and internationally. More and more cases are being revealed on what does seems like an hourly basis. So, it is extremely important to get a swine flu update that is reflective of real, factual information about the virus.
You may want to consider the following guidelines for getting swine flu information you can thoroughly trust and rely on.
Here’s the Lowdown:
Your main source of information should come from the CDC or Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. In short, this is the place to go for all the facts on swine flu symptoms and swine flu precautions. Furthermore, the CDC keeps a running total of all the confirmed cases in the United States and worldwide. And if there is a warning against travel and going abraod, you will certainly find everything you need to know on this site. So to recap, the CDC offers you access to many government recommended literature. This includes some of the following:
Additionally, the CDC has to be one of the most helpful sites around for giving hints on how the swine flu is transmitted, swine flu treatments, and the most effective way to prevent swine flu. You should; wash your hands for no less than 15 seconds or avoid having close contact with people who are known to have the virus or perhaps use alcohol-based sanitizer and rub hands till dry.
Finally, if you are interested in international updates, the World Health Organization (WHO) website is probably the best way of getting the latest information on which countries have confirmed cases and which are swine flu free. You can also expect the latest press releases from institutions such as the WHO. They detail the ways in which the international community is dealing with the outbreak. By looking to the CDC and WHO for all of your updates and you certainly won’t be steered in the wrong direction.
You may want to consider the following guidelines for getting swine flu information you can thoroughly trust and rely on.
Here’s the Lowdown:
Your main source of information should come from the CDC or Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. In short, this is the place to go for all the facts on swine flu symptoms and swine flu precautions. Furthermore, the CDC keeps a running total of all the confirmed cases in the United States and worldwide. And if there is a warning against travel and going abraod, you will certainly find everything you need to know on this site. So to recap, the CDC offers you access to many government recommended literature. This includes some of the following:
- How to take care of someone who has contracted swine flu
- Varied guidance for laboratory workers
- In depth guidance for hospitals and health care professionals
- The complete definitions for any investigations into the swine flu virus
Additionally, the CDC has to be one of the most helpful sites around for giving hints on how the swine flu is transmitted, swine flu treatments, and the most effective way to prevent swine flu. You should; wash your hands for no less than 15 seconds or avoid having close contact with people who are known to have the virus or perhaps use alcohol-based sanitizer and rub hands till dry.
Finally, if you are interested in international updates, the World Health Organization (WHO) website is probably the best way of getting the latest information on which countries have confirmed cases and which are swine flu free. You can also expect the latest press releases from institutions such as the WHO. They detail the ways in which the international community is dealing with the outbreak. By looking to the CDC and WHO for all of your updates and you certainly won’t be steered in the wrong direction.
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Swine Flu Incubation Period - Is it Something That's Cause for Concern?
So, with swine flu still very much in the news today, should you be worried about the swine flu incubation period?
To be quite frank and honest with you, swine flu symptoms may not be the only things you have to be concerned about regarding the h1n1 virus/swine flu pandemic. Because understandably, with the recent swine flu outbreak, you may have ever fears about swine flu symptoms as well as the swine flu incubation period. Furthermore, the disease continues to spread on a daily basis, and the WHO (World Health Organization) has already stated the virus cannot be contained and have reverted back to their initial warnings about the virus.
As more and more cases are highlighted in various parts of the world, widespread worry has had people wondering exactly what the virus is capable of, and given it originated from pigs, how contagious it can be in humans. With this in mind, it is vitally important to educate yourself about h1n1 by focusing simply on symptoms, treatment, and how long the flu virus remains in the human body. At the moment, swine flu has an incubation period of up to 7 days its claimed by scientists, this is after initial contact with an infected person.
You’ll discover that the most common swine flu symptoms include symptoms that can be easily be mistaken for the regular seasonal flu, thus making it harder to differentiate. Here’s some examples of symptoms you might be experiencing with h1n1: High fevers, a cough that won’t cease, sore throat, body aches, nausea and uncontrollable vomiting. It has been documented that for the most part, when swine flu starts attacking on the body, a spiked fever is one of the ways the body tries to ward off the virus. So be aware of any elevated body temperatures.
It's important not to make the fatal mistake of assuming your symptoms are normal seasonal flu symptoms. Only a blood sample will determine if you have it or not. So, the only way to tell is by seeing a Doctor. By paying attention to good hygienic practices, it can certainly help a great deal in not succumbing to the virus. You should make sure you keep your hands clean by thoroughly washing them with warm soapy water to fight off bacteria, or using an alcohol based sanitizer and rub your hands till they're dry.
So, to recap, the swine flu incubation can last for a period of up to 7 days and it is not very easy to measure unless you are aware you’ve definitely come in contact with an infected person. So it's important to keep an eye on your symptoms and see a doctor at the earliest point possible.
To be quite frank and honest with you, swine flu symptoms may not be the only things you have to be concerned about regarding the h1n1 virus/swine flu pandemic. Because understandably, with the recent swine flu outbreak, you may have ever fears about swine flu symptoms as well as the swine flu incubation period. Furthermore, the disease continues to spread on a daily basis, and the WHO (World Health Organization) has already stated the virus cannot be contained and have reverted back to their initial warnings about the virus.
As more and more cases are highlighted in various parts of the world, widespread worry has had people wondering exactly what the virus is capable of, and given it originated from pigs, how contagious it can be in humans. With this in mind, it is vitally important to educate yourself about h1n1 by focusing simply on symptoms, treatment, and how long the flu virus remains in the human body. At the moment, swine flu has an incubation period of up to 7 days its claimed by scientists, this is after initial contact with an infected person.
You’ll discover that the most common swine flu symptoms include symptoms that can be easily be mistaken for the regular seasonal flu, thus making it harder to differentiate. Here’s some examples of symptoms you might be experiencing with h1n1: High fevers, a cough that won’t cease, sore throat, body aches, nausea and uncontrollable vomiting. It has been documented that for the most part, when swine flu starts attacking on the body, a spiked fever is one of the ways the body tries to ward off the virus. So be aware of any elevated body temperatures.
It's important not to make the fatal mistake of assuming your symptoms are normal seasonal flu symptoms. Only a blood sample will determine if you have it or not. So, the only way to tell is by seeing a Doctor. By paying attention to good hygienic practices, it can certainly help a great deal in not succumbing to the virus. You should make sure you keep your hands clean by thoroughly washing them with warm soapy water to fight off bacteria, or using an alcohol based sanitizer and rub your hands till they're dry.
So, to recap, the swine flu incubation can last for a period of up to 7 days and it is not very easy to measure unless you are aware you’ve definitely come in contact with an infected person. So it's important to keep an eye on your symptoms and see a doctor at the earliest point possible.
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Swine Flu- IWhat are you thoughts in regards to the conspiracy theorists?
Do you really believe the conspiracy theorists and that swine flu is a conspiracy? We are well aware now that the swine flu pandemic, means the virus is spreading at an alarming rate across the globe and may be becoming resistant to the antibiotics and medicines we have to guard against it. Nearly 70 countries have now confirmed cases of the h1n1 virus, and the numbers are rising. As you might have guessed, throughout all this chaos, many have a heightened panic level about how the h1n1 virus is transmitted and are constantly on the look out for ways they can guard themselves.
A lot of the panic is hyped up by the media as people try to sort fact from fiction. People are constantly being bombarded with messages about being prepared for the worse.
And furthermore, there is a great amount of panic among well-meaning parents who want to get their children vaccinated but only to be disappointed because that there is no vaccine that has won the approval of the United States government. However on the reverse side, there are some parents who fear vaccination all together and haven’t taken the necessary swine flu precautions in order to protect their children.
Let's cut to the chase…it’s time for a little common sense mixed in with caution. It’s certainly true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The CDC (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention) are saying that exceptional hygiene, thorough hand washing, and also taking your multivitamins and staying home when you feel sick are some of the best ways to ensure you come out of this unscathed.
However. these simple strategies understandably will not be enough for some people. Hence it's why there are many swine flu conspiracy theories in existence today. Furthermore, many people would say that there was some deeper root cause for a virus of this nature to spread this quickly across the world.
Here are what some of the conspiracy theorists are saying, agree with them or not, have your say by posting below this post.
1. The virus has been manufactured as a result of an experiment by one major pharmaceutical company here in the US. People are saying it was released by accident and now the government is trying its best to cover it up.
2. Another theory is that it's a naturally mutated virus which has been caused by hog factory farms in Mexico.
3. An act of Terrorism- plain and simple, terrorist are diverting their strategies away from instant destruction and favouring a move towards bio-terrorism.
4. The swine flu virus, some say, was specifically manufactured as a means for the rich to wipe out the poor.
5. Global Warming is responsible for causing this virus .
However, make sure you don’t fall victim to this 'pandemic'. Take the necessary precautions listed by the CDC and WHO and err. on the side of caution.
A lot of the panic is hyped up by the media as people try to sort fact from fiction. People are constantly being bombarded with messages about being prepared for the worse.
And furthermore, there is a great amount of panic among well-meaning parents who want to get their children vaccinated but only to be disappointed because that there is no vaccine that has won the approval of the United States government. However on the reverse side, there are some parents who fear vaccination all together and haven’t taken the necessary swine flu precautions in order to protect their children.
Let's cut to the chase…it’s time for a little common sense mixed in with caution. It’s certainly true that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The CDC (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention) are saying that exceptional hygiene, thorough hand washing, and also taking your multivitamins and staying home when you feel sick are some of the best ways to ensure you come out of this unscathed.
However. these simple strategies understandably will not be enough for some people. Hence it's why there are many swine flu conspiracy theories in existence today. Furthermore, many people would say that there was some deeper root cause for a virus of this nature to spread this quickly across the world.
Here are what some of the conspiracy theorists are saying, agree with them or not, have your say by posting below this post.
1. The virus has been manufactured as a result of an experiment by one major pharmaceutical company here in the US. People are saying it was released by accident and now the government is trying its best to cover it up.
2. Another theory is that it's a naturally mutated virus which has been caused by hog factory farms in Mexico.
3. An act of Terrorism- plain and simple, terrorist are diverting their strategies away from instant destruction and favouring a move towards bio-terrorism.
4. The swine flu virus, some say, was specifically manufactured as a means for the rich to wipe out the poor.
5. Global Warming is responsible for causing this virus .
However, make sure you don’t fall victim to this 'pandemic'. Take the necessary precautions listed by the CDC and WHO and err. on the side of caution.
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