Swine Flu Outbreak

[TAPE]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hyjCtfZksKLPEHXnZeWH-c3dIUmwD97RI5V00



How does swine flu spread?
Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human infection with flu viruses from pigs are most likely to occur when people are in close proximity to infected pigs, such as in pig barns and livestock exhibits housing pigs at fairs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.



What do we know about human-to-human spread of swine flu?
In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman was hospitalized for pneumonia and died 8 days later. A swine H1N1 flu virus was detected. Four days before getting sick, the patient visited a county fair swine exhibition where there was widespread influenza-like illness among the swine.

In follow-up studies, 76% of swine exhibitors tested had antibody evidence of swine flu infection but no serious illnesses were detected among this group. Additional studies suggest that one to three health care personnel who had contact with the patient developed mild influenza-like illnesses with antibody evidence of swine flu infection.

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm

Human to Human transmission is HIGH.

anybody as scared as I am of this shit?

[Jenny]

That a healthy 32-yr-old can get the flu and die 8 days later? Scary....

[or24]

im staying inside until i know its safe again

[TAPE]

are they suggesting people stay inside?

[Jenny]

I haven't heard anything like that. They're not even saying it's time for masks or anything yet....

[Don]

You in oregon girl. Population 432. I think you gonna be alright, Jenny.

[Jenny]

No doubt, LOL!

[LB_RA¹Ð³R]

Damn! someone here in LB died yesterday 4rm this....

[Doyers y Esleigher]

Damn! someone here in LB died yesterday 4rm this....

That hasn't been confirmed yet.

[Big Game Geoff]

Not scared, but I made sure my kids know to wash their hands a lot and stay away from any sickly kids at school...

[LB_RA¹Ð³R]

That hasn't been confirmed yet.

Bellflower Medical Center reported the death of a 33-year Long Beach resident Monday afternoon from symptoms resembling swine flu.

Could be though.

http://www.infowars.com/2-deaths-linked-to-flu-in-la-county/

[Jenny]

We just received a memo on this at work:

Memorandum

[We] are working closely with the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Personnel Management to be responsive and stay informed about swine flu outbreaks. I have mobilized the our emergency preparedness organization to be ready to respond and to help with the situation in any way we can. My primary consideration is ensuring your safety and keeping you informed.

Human cases of swine flu have been identified in several states and in other countries. Unlike the situation in Mexico, where deaths have been associated with the disease, cases in the U.S. have been less severe. While medical experts continue to evaluate the virus, resources from across the Federal Government have been mobilized to provide guidance to the American public and protect public health.

It is important to recognize the ongoing nature of this event and the fact that public health guidance may change as this event transpires and more becomes known about this virus. Public health officials advise that good health habits like covering your mouth when you cough and washing your hands can often help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Those who do catch the flu are strongly encouraged to seek medical help.

The best source of information about the flu can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/. This site contains the latest information and will address questions that you may have regarding the current situation.

Throughout this situation, it is important that you stay informed and act wisely to protect your own health, the health of your co-workers, and be available to serve the public. We may be asked to step in and assist in efforts to respond to this event. In the meantime, each of us must take personal responsibility to practice the good health habits advised by medical experts. We will make information available to employees at ******. Your health, your families’ well being, and the health of the Nation are foremost in my mind, and we will continue to provide the best possible information that we can.

Thank you

[Doyers y Esleigher]

I wish this happened during the Bush Administration.

"I suggest Americans cover their mouths with duct tape."

[Doyers y Esleigher]

Only 20 of the deaths in Mexico have been linked to swine flu so far, everything else is breathing complications.

From what I understand, most of the outbreak is in South Mexico, and the outbreak in the United States has not been nearly as fatal.

[Jenny]

I wish this happened during the Bush Administration.

"I suggest Americans cover their mouths with duct tape."

Perfect! So much cheaper than dust masks....

[Doyers y Esleigher]

It'd be the best way to knock that piece of crap off.

"Hey, Mr. President, you forgot your nose ducts. Seal those up tight."

"Hey, thanks!"

*Bush puts tape over his nose, begins suffocating*

"Don't take the tape off Mr. President, the swine flu will get ya!"

[JRaider17]

I'm not gonna worry about it, can't live in fear.

[Jake]

You guys better stop talking badly about pigs. RR might come in here and ban everybody.

[Don]

Did someone say "Biscuits, AK's and slop?!" werrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt!

[TAPE]

You guys better stop talking badly about pigs. RR might come in here and ban everybody.

"SQUEAAAAAALLL LIKE A PIG BOY"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/1533557385_502d479752.jpg?v=0

[LB_RA¹Ð³R]

http://www.infowars.com/time-magazine-preps-americans-for-mandatory-vaccinations/

[Raiderette619]

Yeah my work has been sending out similar messages for days now as well.
They even are going to have a Q&A forum thursday. I think I'm going to go.
I don't work at the Hospital but still just to get some info.

[Jake]

Yeah my work has been sending out similar messages for days now as well.
They even are going to have a Q&A forum thursday. I think I'm going to go.
I don't work at the Hospital but still just to get some info.

Don't front, you know your gonna clock in and try to sneak some OT pay! :hi:

[DED]

"SQUEAAAAAALLL LIKE A PIG BOY"

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/1533557385_502d479752.jpg?v=0


Fuckin Deliverance..... :roflmao

[Raiderette619]

Don't front, you know your gonna clock in and try to sneak some OT pay! :hi:

who me?? never! LOL :hide:

[Miklo]

Yea they just sent a mass e-mail to everyone at my school...not really trippin' though. Although, if one person at this school gets it, damn near everyone is fucked!

[RckabillyRaider]

This is scary. I work at a medical equipment supplier and we sold out all our masks and all distributors are running out too.

[Miklo]

Now is a good time to buy stock in companies like Roche.

http://imgur.com/27K39.jpg

[DED]

Now is a good time to buy stock in companies like Roche.

http://imgur.com/27K39.jpg

:punch:

[el boracho]

HAHA....sick of all this swine flu shxt...

[FilipinoRaider]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hyjCtfZksKLPEHXnZeWH-c3dIUmwD97RI5V00







http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm

Human to Human transmission is HIGH.

anybody as scared as I am of this shit?


Naw, I don't get sick. My body has evolved to the next level. Even that small tumor in my brain is getting smaller....Go figure!

[LB_RA¹Ð³R]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hyjCtfZksKLPEHXnZeWH-c3dIUmwD97RI5V00







http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm

Human to Human transmission is HIGH.

anybody as scared as I am of this shit?

Not scared as much worried being down here in So Cal.. Don't know whats going 2 happen next. Plus i got family down there in Mexico

[Big O Dick]

I work in one of the only level one trauma hospitals in the region, busiest hospital here...wheres here? New Mexico. You know whats not too far from here? MEXICO. You know what we have a lot of here? People that travel back and forth the Mexico.

YOUR DAMN RIGHT IM FREAKED OUT! I wash my hands like 300 times a day and Ill be damned if I get that shit!

[Sonny Cheeba]

Yeah this shit reminds of the SARS outbreak we had back in 2003, and they were saying this could end up worse...

[Big O Dick]

Yeah this shit reminds of the SARS outbreak we had back in 2003, and they were saying this could end up worse...

We had that shit BAD here! We get some real weird shit out here cuz its still kinda boonies...like hauntavirus, people dying from inhaling deer mice piss in their houses.

[Sonny Cheeba]

We had that shit BAD here! We get some real weird shit out here cuz its still kinda boonies...like hauntavirus, people dying from inhaling deer mice piss in their houses.
Yeah there is a huge Asian population here and that is where the SARS virus originated from. I can remember MLB players wanted the league to cancel their games vs. the Blue Jays because they were too scared to come here! The WHO placed a high alert warning on traveling and said to only enter the city "If totally necessary" and shit! It was crazy.

[TAPE]

We had that shit BAD here! We get some real weird shit out here cuz its still kinda boonies...like hauntavirus, people dying from inhaling deer mice piss in their houses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hantavirus

crazy shit...mouse piss

[FilipinoRaider]

http://www.infowars.com/time-magazine-preps-americans-for-mandatory-vaccinations/

That's why I don't trust the Government or pharmaceutical companies!!!

These cats have a twisted agenda!!!

[DED]

Bay Area Its Here! Confirmed cases at Elementary schools in Pittsburg & San Jose.....schools closed for next 1 week.

[TAPE]

Bay Area Its Here! Confirmed cases at Elementary schools in Pittsburg & San Jose.....schools closed for next 1 week.

what a mess.....

[DED]

Marine at 29 Palms....is next. And the band plays on.....

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gTs89TmbM3nDmCJngapaGOVnIWFQD97S6RE00

23 Month old first U.S. Casualty.....though from Mexico.

http://www.collegenews.com/index.php?/article/swine_flu_death_in_texas_confirmed_as_number_of_ca ses_rise_04292009349259258/

[Raiderette619]

They just sent this out at my work for San Diego County...

To: Emergency Medical Alert Network (EMAN) Participants
Date: April 28, 2009

Patients Presenting with Influenza-Like Illness in San Diego County

Given that cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) infection have been confirmed in multiple counties and numerous states, San Diego
County is now in mitigation mode (trying to limit the spread of the virus) versus containment mode (trying to inhibit the spread).

On that basis, there is no further need for clinicians in San Diego County to perform swine influenza A (H1N1) testing on outpatients
who present with influenza-like illness. However, clinicians should continue to submit specimens for swine influenza A (H1N1) testing
on patients who require hospitalization for severe influenza-like illness (temperature >100ºF, and cough and/or sore throat).

For patients meeting the above criteria, collect a nasopharyngeal (NP) swab and place it in a standard container with 2-3 ml of viral
transport media (VTM). A nasopharyngeal wash or nasopharyngeal aspirate is also acceptable. NP swabs should be submitted even if
a rapid flu test is negative. Specimens should be delivered to the San Diego County Public Health Laboratory at 3851 Rosecrans St.,
Ste. 716, San Diego, CA 92110.

Instructions for NP swab collection can be found on EMAN under the “News” section. A specimen submission form entitled “Influenza
Virus Culture Request Form (Swine Influenza)” is also available on EMAN under the “News” section. Specimen collection specifics can
also be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/specimencollection.htm.

Educating Patients Presenting with Influenza-Like Illness

San Diego County clinicians should continue to strongly encourage patients presenting with influenza-like illness (ILI) to stay home from
work or school and limit contact with others while they are symptomatic, ideally up to 7 days following their symptom onset, except to
receive treatment for severe illness or to address life threatening emergencies. ILI is defined as temperature >100ºF, and cough and/or
sore throat. Patients may be referred to CDC’s Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your
Home at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm

All San Diego County healthcare facilities are encouraged to post the “Cover Your Cough” or similar posters at patient care settings. A
copy of the “Cover Your Cough” poster is now available on EMAN under the “News” section.

New CDC Interim Guidance Documents
Below are links to recently released documents from the CDC:
• Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Infection and Close Contacts: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/recommendations.htm Apr 28, 2009
• Interim Guidance – Pregnant Women and Swine Influenza: Considerations for Clinicians
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/clinician_pregnant.htm Apr 28, 2009
• Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/antiviral_swine.htm Apr 27, 2009
Recent Travel Advisories
At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico. For more information, please visit the
following CDC website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluMexico.aspx
Thank you for your continued participation.
Emergency Medical Alert Network (EMAN)
County of San Diego, Health & Human Services Agency
Community Epidemiology Branch
Phone - (619) 515-6620
Fax - (619) 515-6644
Urgent Phone for pm/weekends/holidays - (858) 565-5255
E-mail - eman@sdcounty.ca.gov
Website - www.emansandiego.com

[DED]

Damn I guess that means the only hope is to try to "contain" the spread? Looks like it may go into a pandemic at some point.....and their going to use swine flu test on people who require hospitalization. So people who handle the illness better may have it, but not know its actual "Swine Flu". Yikes.

Michael Jackson was a smart ass fool.....back in the day.....lmao :roflmao

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/en/doc/2003-11/28/xin_ffd1a24e28fc43bf99fb05f917ace7e6_odd.jpg

[LB_RA¹Ð³R]

That's why I don't trust the Government or pharmaceutical companies!!!

These cats have a twisted agenda!!!

That's what i'm sayin..

[DED]

Always been Big Business...

[Tió Nook Nook]

just came back from the clinic a while ago..
most likely i just have a regular flu but it was a trip 'cause they made me wear one of those masks and gave me 2 different nasal swabs to send to the lab.

[DED]

just came back from the clinic a while ago..
most likely i just have a regular flu but it was a trip 'cause they made me wear one of those masks and gave me 2 different nasal swabs to send to the lab.

Damn craziness...

[Raiderette619]

Better safe than sorry!

[DED]

World Health Organization has raised Pandemic Alert to Level 5......

Dr. Chan said all countries should immediately activate their pandemic preparedness plans and countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.

http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-04-29-voa61.cfm

[Sonny Cheeba]

That's why I don't trust the Government or pharmaceutical companies!!!

These cats have a twisted agenda!!!
Pharmaceutical companies are pure evil.

[DED]

Wonder if I should live in a bubble....them Bio-Dome fools had the right idea.

[Tió Nook Nook]

Better safe than sorry!

yep, thats' what i said. my gf started laughin at me when i said i was gonna go to the clinic yesterday haha.
i would say who's laughing now, but i still lose because i'm actually sick :|

[DED]

^^^Hopefully ya aint for too long.....

[Raiderette619]

I got a email here at work about a small child..a part of the email stated....
The child had only mild symptoms and is now at home and recovering well

They were going to hold a press conference a bit ago.
Glad the lil one is ok.

[Miklo]

First death....a 23-month old toddler in Texas, who had just come from Mexico. Very sad...Although I wouldn't worry about it, thousands do die from the flu every year, especially small children.

And today my girlfriend texted me and said a girl at SDSU possibly has swine flu, although it isn't for sure yet.

[FilipinoRaider]

Pharmaceutical companies are pure evil.


This is probably their way of jump starting their business!!!

I can see it now, all the big executives sitting in their plush office asking how they can generate more money! Then some soulless mother fucker says, "why don't we create a super flu?" then they all say "cha ching!" "that's a great idea!"

[FilipinoRaider]

First death....a 23-month old toddler in Texas, who had just come from Mexico. Very sad...Although I wouldn't worry about it, thousands do die from the flu every year, especially small children.

And today my girlfriend texted me and said a girl at SDSU possibly has swine flu, although it isn't for sure yet.


If the Government and Pharmaceutical companies had anything to do with this, I pray to God the Creator, that these assholes burn in Hell with Lucifers dick in their asses for eternity!!!

[LB_RA¹Ð³R]

If the Government and Pharmaceutical companies had anything to do with this, I pray to God the Creator, that these assholes burn in Hell with Lucifers dick in their asses for eternity!!!

+1 Same here man! :mean:

[Raiderette619]

I just got off the phone w/my mom
my brother is at the hospital cuz he has the flu real bad. they are running tests on him. He's having a hard time breathing.
I hope it's just the regular flu ...........

[DED]

^^^Hope so too.....


1st SF case just confirmed.... toddler.

[el boracho]

this is ridiculous....people need to come down....the regular flu kills 35,000.00 americans every year....pure media hype and bs....

[DED]

this is ridiculous....people need to come down....the regular flu kills 35,000.00 americans every year....pure media hype and bs....

Soon your email spam will read:

Swine Flu Cure Free Shipping!!!!!!!!

[Raiderette619]

^^^ hahhaa
right!!

try working for a hospital! That's all they do here is send email over email over email on updates and what's going on within our own hospital. Especially since we have kids here

[DED]

^^^ hahhaa
right!!

try working for a hospital! That's all they do here is send email over email over email on updates and what's going on within our own hospital. Especially since we have kids here

Anyone wearing masks at your place?

[Raiderette619]

Anyone wearing masks at your place?

I dunno if they are at the hospital...I haven't been over there or asked anyone.
I do know that we are having our yearly radiothon and they aren't inside this time like always...umm Dunno if that has anything to do w/anything or not though.
They have never done it outside

[DED]

Yeah I noticed up here on news hella tents setup outside Hospitals. Seems hella weird. Like some shit they do back in the day from Smallpox, or Plague or some shit.

[Raiderette619]

Yeah I noticed up here on news hella tents setup outside Hospitals. Seems hella weird. Like some shit they do back in the day from Smallpox, or Plague or some shit.

oh I haven't seen that..but that could be testing sites.
We have a radiothon every year and it's normally in the cafeteria. I'm just wondering if they are doing it outside this time because we had that little boy here yesterday who had a small amount of the swine flu in his body.
i dunno tho

[DED]

oh I haven't seen that..but that could be testing sites.
We have a radiothon every year and it's normally in the cafeteria. I'm just wondering if they are doing it outside this time because we had that little boy here yesterday who had a small amount of the swine flu in his body.
i dunno tho

Yeah I think the tents I saw were for testing possible cases, instead of going inside....they said something like if fever is higher than 102 or something....I forgot.

[Raiderette619]

damn our ER has doubled w/visits. they sent out a email for people who can help work they are so flooded w/patients coming in.
wish i could work the hours but i can't

[TAPE]

Nothing cures an ailing economy like "releasing" a new flu strain that would "require" EVERYBODY to come and get vaccinated...

304,000,000 Americans x Average cost of flu shot ($24.70) =

$7,508,800,000!!!!!


HELL-O!

Not to mention all the visits and check ins to doctor offices like J mentioned.

[Raiderette619]

Nothing cures an ailing economy like "releasing" a new flu strain that would "require" EVERYBODY to come and get vaccinated...

304,000,000 Americans x Average cost of flu shot ($24.70) =

$7,508,800,000!!!!!


HELL-O!

Not to mention all the visits and check ins to doctor offices like J mentioned.

how about this "flu pill" they just sent my mom to pick up for my bro. apparantly it's "costly"
well Overtime here I come! I'm working the ED this weekend!

[DED]

tamiflu pill sales will quadruple....

[Miklo]

tamiflu pill sales will quadruple....

And guess who will profit...

Donald Rumsfield.

And that shit is horrible for you...they won't tell you, but in subjects aged 10-19, it screws up your brain horribly, causes suicidal thoughts and stuff. If you have any loved ones that get swine flu, I would advise against letting them take tamiflu...

[Raiderette619]

And guess who will profit...

Donald Rumsfield.

And that shit is horrible for you...they won't tell you, but in subjects aged 10-19, it screws up your brain horribly, causes suicidal thoughts and stuff. If you have any loved ones that get swine flu, I would advise against letting them take tamiflu...

really??? interesting.



well, I hate that kids get sick I really do. It is more work here at the hospital and that's just how things go. I'll take advantage since the economy is bad and consider myself lucky to work OT but I really hope this pandemonium settles down. These types of things always happen in waves thru the years......
I know if I had a small child that was very sick w/the flu I'd be in line making sure it was just the flu as well but also that they are taken care of properly to get better. Like others have said many people die each year from the flu and any flu needs to be watched and cared for.

[RckabillyRaider]

tamiflu pill sales will quadruple....

yup. Apparently this virus is "sensitive" to anti viral drugs

[Raiderette619]

Anyone wearing masks at your place?

I haven't been over the ER in a minute. They remodeled. I'll be working behind a glass.

Hmm totally forgot it was my bday next wknd. I'm scheduled to work Saturday! haha
Oh wells it's only 10-3
OT!

[DED]

Think Ill invent Swine Flu Repellent. 2 cans for 5.99. Shit'll be a hit.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i259/funnymunny77/untitled-11.jpg

[DED]

LMAO.....flu like symptoms diverts plane.....

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/cnn-news/19343617/detail.html

[Raiderfunk]

Patient Zero has been located!!!

http://www.jamesandtomika.com/pig.jpg

[Raiderette619]

And guess who will profit...

Donald Rumsfield.

And that shit is horrible for you...they won't tell you, but in subjects aged 10-19, it screws up your brain horribly, causes suicidal thoughts and stuff. If you have any loved ones that get swine flu, I would advise against letting them take tamiflu...


Thank you for this info. I told my mom and she spoke w/my brothers pediatrician. Great Dr. here in Diego. He suggested that my brother not take the pill. It has to be administered within 48 hrs and it was just past this. He did say that he wouldn't give it to his own kid and that it does have crazy side effects. I'm glad my brother didn't take it.


Sooo apparantly there has been 1 case of the swine flu in San Diego. The child was treated at Children's hospital and released.

I worked registration at the ER yesterday...wow! It was crazy in there. Parents were waiting 2-5 hrs for their kids to be seen because they had a sniffle.
Media sure has hyped this all up. I can see if the child is super sick or if it's a small baby, shoot swine flu or not I'd be in the Dr's office but this was crazy.

I felt bad for the kid that came in cuz he had a cut finger or a fractured bone...having to shuffle everyone around to get those kids in and the parents getting all upset cuz they had to wait and wait to be seen. Oh well people!!

One lady came in..her child was NOT SICK!!! He had coughed a little bit, no fever no flu like symptoms! They brought in their child because a relative who was NOT SICK came over from Mexico


Goood Night!!!! wow!!!

oh well I got 5 hrs of OT haha and a new experience.

[TAPE]

Yep...... Patients ($$$$$$) flowing into the ER and doctors offices....

Stimulus is a great thing!

[Raiderfunk]

Thank you for this info. I told my mom and she spoke w/my brothers pediatrician. Great Dr. here in Diego. He suggested that my brother not take the pill. It has to be administered within 48 hrs and it was just past this. He did say that he wouldn't give it to his own kid and that it does have crazy side effects. I'm glad my brother didn't take it.


Sooo apparantly there has been 1 case of the swine flu in San Diego. The child was treated at Children's hospital and released.

I worked registration at the ER yesterday...wow! It was crazy in there. Parents were waiting 2-5 hrs for their kids to be seen because they had a sniffle.
Media sure has hyped this all up. I can see if the child is super sick or if it's a small baby, shoot swine flu or not I'd be in the Dr's office but this was crazy.

I felt bad for the kid that came in cuz he had a cut finger or a fractured bone...having to shuffle everyone around to get those kids in and the parents getting all upset cuz they had to wait and wait to be seen. Oh well people!!

One lady came in..her child was NOT SICK!!! He had coughed a little bit, no fever no flu like symptoms! They brought in their child because a relative who was NOT SICK came over from Mexico


Goood Night!!!! wow!!!

oh well I got 5 hrs of OT haha and a new experience.

common sense ain't common. I still believe most people are ignorant mouth breathers...if the T.V. told them that they should kill themselves right now because the world was coming to an end....a very scary number would do it.

[Raiderette619]

Yep...... Patients ($$$$$$) flowing into the ER and doctors offices....

Stimulus is a great thing!

yeah but trying to get money from the insurance companies is a biaaatch!!
but there is revenue in the copays and the non insured.
it's a big cycle
money out of this pocket into that pocket then out of theirs to this one...it all goes around. Comes from the gov't and goes right back to them.
Job security in the medical field for me