Fitness And Health

Swine flu continues to make the news around the world.  The U.S. has school closings and even several U.S. Naval ships quarantined. 

A new nasal spray vaccine has begun distribution and as before there are those with dire predictions and those who believe the vaccine in nothing more than a windfall for big pharmaceuticals. 

Dr. Mercola and others say that big doses of vitamin D are a safe alternative to vaccine.

Here is a round up of information about H1N1 Swine Flu.

Vaccine & Antivirals – H1N1 Flu Press Conference (CDC): 10/01/2009

• Swine flu death on Long Island, NY – US  Health officials say an adult on Long Island has died after suffering from swine flu. The Nassau County resident was over the age of 55 and had serious underlying medical conditions.
• president announces plan to expand fight against global h1n1 pandemic- today, President Obama announced the united states will continue to act aggressively to stop the global spread of the pandemic 2009-h1n1 influenza virus and is prepared to make 10 percent of its h1n1 vaccine supply available to others.
• Swine Flu Vaccine Arriving, But Don’t Line Up Yet  WASHINGTON — Swine flu vaccinations begin with squirts in the noses scheduled for some doctors, nurses and other health workers in Indiana and Tennessee. Monday, October 5, 2009. … A: Even though Sunday was the official start of flu season, this H1N1 wasn’t heeding the calendar — it’s already causing illness in nearly every state. That means getting vaccine to the people at highest risk is a race. So each week, states will distribute however much they have on hand. 
•  CDC reports widespread H1N1 influenza swine flu half nation CDC reported this morning that 26 states have been infected with widespread H1N1 influenza (swine flu). CDC map.
• H1N1 Swine Flu Quarantine of Navy Ships and Crew On September 30, 2009 at 10:24 pm UPDATE: H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Test Reportedly Infects Entire U.S. Naval Vessel, Kills Captain and Chief Petty Officer – also THREE OTHER U.S. NAVAL SHIPS reported to be under similar at-sea quarantine.
• Chen Qi -The World of Micro-Organism Virus | Swine flu | H5N1  NEW DELHI — Nine swine flu deaths in the country on Friday, including five from Maharashtra, took the toll due to influenza A (H1N1) in India to 286, health authorities said.

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