Posts Tagged ‘H1N1’
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate. H1N1 in California
Posted by Todd Fries | Filed under FAQ, Medicine
More Americans died from the Influenza Pandemic of 1918 than were killed in WWI, the Vietnam War, or in any hurricane in American history. There’s no cure for H1N1 Virus-Swine Flu-and the normal, seasonal flu vaccine doesn’t offer protection against infection from the new virus. One human sneeze can eject billions of viruses. (more…)
What are H1N1 Swine Flu Symptoms?
Posted by Todd Fries | Filed under FAQ, Medicine
Pandemic or Panic?
People are afraid of what they do not understand, causing panic and overreaction. With the proper knowledge, precautions can be taken to insure your health and that of your family. So here are the facts as we know them about H1N1 otherwise known as “Swine Flu”.
WebMD breaks down the facts and answers the most asked about questions. What are the swine flu symptoms? Are you protected with the flu vaccination? How is it passed on? What precautions can you take to avoid illness?
So although the US Government has declared swine flu to be a public health emergency and advises us to take precautions, “The World Health Organization has not declared swine flu to be a pandemic.”
If you think you are exhibiting symptoms of H1N1, visit your physician. If you do not have a health care provider and need help finding one, feel free to contact me.
