Explanations as to why Swine Flu virus may be mild
"Swine Flu" (A9 H1N1) is a hybrid of the following influenza strains: North American Swine (Pig), North American Avian (Bird) and European/Asian Swine (Pig). The new virus 'attacks' the upper respiratory tract (your throat) which makes it much less dangerous than it would be if it entered the lungs.
"Swine Flu" (A9 H1N1) is a hybrid of the following influenza strains: North American Swine (Pig), North American Avian (Bird) and European/Asian Swine (Pig). The new virus 'attacks' the upper respiratory tract (your throat) which makes it much less dangerous than it would be if it entered the lungs.
High level meeting on Influenza A H1N1
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization gives the opening remarks at the high level meeting on Influenza A H1N1, lessons learned and preparedness, Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico.
Dr. Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization gives the opening remarks at the high level meeting on Influenza A H1N1, lessons learned and preparedness, Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico.
Symptoms of swine flu infection
In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention. This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/
In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention. This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/
Swine Flu vaccine side effects
Read more So far swine flu has proved to be very contagious, but not more deadly than the common flu. However, scientists fear it may combine with avian flu, which is currently very dangerous but hard to pass on.
Read more So far swine flu has proved to be very contagious, but not more deadly than the common flu. However, scientists fear it may combine with avian flu, which is currently very dangerous but hard to pass on.
Controversy on the Swine Flu vaccine
Health officials have said that the second wave of the swine flu is likely to hit North America very soon. So now more than ever countries are stepping up their vaccination efforts to prevent a repeat of what happened last year. But while many people are looking into whatever they can to protect themselves from the H1N1 virus, others have some serious concerns about what this vaccine
Health officials have said that the second wave of the swine flu is likely to hit North America very soon. So now more than ever countries are stepping up their vaccination efforts to prevent a repeat of what happened last year. But while many people are looking into whatever they can to protect themselves from the H1N1 virus, others have some serious concerns about what this vaccine
September 3rd 2009 - Update on the flu outbreak
31 minutes - CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden gives an update on the flu outbreak. He highlights two new reports: 1) Assessment of the flu outbreak in the Southern Hemisphere and 2) Surveillance for pediatric deaths associated with H1N1. More info at http://www.flu.gov
31 minutes - CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden gives an update on the flu outbreak. He highlights two new reports: 1) Assessment of the flu outbreak in the Southern Hemisphere and 2) Surveillance for pediatric deaths associated with H1N1. More info at http://www.flu.gov
Possible Mandatory H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccinations
Some people want to know if there is a list of the 38 states that are supposed to be mandatory for vaccines. Thats a good question, and the only thing I could find was a list of pandemic plans for each state...
Some people want to know if there is a list of the 38 states that are supposed to be mandatory for vaccines. Thats a good question, and the only thing I could find was a list of pandemic plans for each state...
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses Flu Preparedness
The Obama administration will be holding a summit on preparing for a possible second outbreak of the H1N1 virus, also known as Pig Flu. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses the issue.
The Obama administration will be holding a summit on preparing for a possible second outbreak of the H1N1 virus, also known as Pig Flu. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses the issue.
Gen. Martin Dempsey - CG TRADOC on H1N1 flu prevention
Gen. Martin Dempsey, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Col. Karen O'Brien, TRADOC Surgeon, discuss tips to prevent the spread of the flu and H1N1 vaccine procedures.
Gen. Martin Dempsey, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Col. Karen O'Brien, TRADOC Surgeon, discuss tips to prevent the spread of the flu and H1N1 vaccine procedures.