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Swine Flu Facts- Everything You Need To Know!

Author: Roxanne Gordimer

Due to the rising interests and questions being posted to around the web I thought it might be helpful for some of you out there to gather some information on the facts about the swine flu outbreak.

1. The swine flu influenza transmission use to jump from pig to pig and only in rare cases transmit to humans. The origins of it might be that humans first transmitted the influenza virus to pigs before they developed their own. The influenza season brings a mix of influenza viruses resulting in the increased risk of transmission and infection from pig to humans, causing cross-species transmission. Known swine flu viruses are the H1N1 subtype as well as less popular subtypes like H1N2, H3N1 or H3N2. Therefore a pig can be infected by more than one virus type at the same time.

Infection Risk

Human-to –human infection was once limited to a close group of people, before the Mexico incidents on April 2009. Prior to that swine influenza was transmitted from infected pigs that had direct contact to human, mostly their owners.

Safety Consumption of Pork?

It is indeed still safe eating pork food. So far no documentation is available indicating a link between safely prepared pork food and human swine flu infection. The swine flu influenza virus is killed by cooking temperatures of 70 degrees C or 160 F.

Any Vaccine Protection Against The Swine Flu Virus?

Up to now (End of April 2009) there are no vaccines known protecting human from this influenza virus illness. Usually each year they is an influenza protection vaccine being issued, however it is unclear if this influence protection does work on the swine flu virus. Please, do not take chances visit your health professional in any case of feeling typical symptoms of influenza infection.

Furthermore, it is recorded that previous swine flu infections have successfully been cured without any additional treatment, requiring no medical treatment at all.

The influenza virus is widespread and is a seasonal outbreak. In some cases it has developed resistance towards antiviral medication and therefore reducing the effectiveness of treatment.

So far in Mexico or the United States the health officials have recommended the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for treatment. But again, make an informed decision by visiting your local health centre or professional in case of observed symptoms on yourself or somebody you suspect within your social network.

What Are Typical Symptoms of Swine Flu Infection?

Acute respiratory tract infections of any kind well known throughout the influenza season could be an indication for swine flu infection. Even mild symptoms should be taken seriously, especially by children, aged people, pregnant or any physical weakened individuals like patients or people in some kind of medication program. Please seek your next nearest health information spot be it your doctor or any qualified.

How To Reduce The Risk Of Infection?

Please avoid the direct contact to pigs if possible. Should you be a pig farmer or dealer make sure the pigs you are around on a regular basis are checked by a veterinary and are labelled swine flu free. Clean your hands with soap every time after you were in contact with pigs.

Usually people like pig farmers are the ones who get infected as there are in a regular contact with them. Especially during slaughter is the exposure high. Please avoid sick animals and do not slaughter them on your own, but report them immediately to your local health authorities. This way you may avoid worse. The next best thing to do is to follow local and national news, especially from credible news sources like governmental health departments or respected NGO`s.

Furthermore, avoid people who seem to have catch flu, with fever symptoms or cough frequently.

Eat healthy food and drink 100 % fruits based liquids or just clean water. Avoid uncooked meat, especially pig, cooked as stated above should be ok. Just practice recommended health habits like physical fitness as much as possible. Together you reduce the risk of being infected and when infected you reduce the risk of illness or further deterioration.

Should someone in your family be infected make sure you take that person asap to the next clinic or doctor for advice and treatment. In case it’s not immediately possible keep that person at least 1 meter away from others, best into a separate room. Be there for the person, so he or she doesn’t feel abandoned which can lead to worsening situation.

Improve the airflow in where the infected person is. Use door or window for the breeze.

Keep the area clean from dirt or any open cans, dustbins etc. Do not forget to wash your hands properly each time after contact with the infected person. COVER MOUTH AND NOSE permanently with professional masks from your local authority or pharmacy and the like. They must be clean and unused.

Please note the information above was assembled from various credible sources, especially the World Health Organisation, a United Nations public health arm. However, in no case can it be regarded as sufficient or advisory for any action taken by you in case regarding the topic discussed here. It is for your basic information and education only, you are therefore, solely responsible for any action resulting from reading this. Only your local or national health authorities can advice you how to proper deal with infection and related, make sure you seek only expert advice and not just general basic information gathered from around the web like this one above. Healthy day, your activagers.com team!

About the Author:

Roxanne Gordimer is a travel, health and lifestyle expert working
for companies such as activagers.com and other social networks.

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Author: Catrina

Until now, the swine flu (Influenza A virus, H1N1) has not reached pandemic status, but it could. No one has a natural immunity to it, so everyone must be careful. The number of swine flu cases reported in the United States and Mexico is increasing and the media are paying close attention to the outbreak, so many of the employees may have concerns regarding their potential for exposure to the flu at work and the steps employers are taking to ensure their well-being.

If you are an employer, then you have the duty to protect your employees.You should let your employees know that you’re aware, and you have made some preparation to deal with the flu. Basically, you can share with your employees various infection control instructions, such as frequent hand washing with soap and water, or even alcohol-based hand gels. Besides, there are some other aspects you should pay attention to:

First, you should review your safety policies and develop an emergency response plan. You should try to reach the “best practices” that go beyond legal requirements. This will be helpful. And an emergency response plan can deal with both natural and man-made disasters to protect employees and ensure continued operations at the facility.

Second, you’d better review your telecommuting policies and adjust them. If necessary, employees can be encouraged to stay at home if they experience flu-like symptoms. In this way, you can continue your operation in a crisis. This will be helpful and reduce your loss.

Then, you should make plans for the impact of a pandemic on your business, your employees and customers. Try to communicate to your employees that you are following the situation closely and will take all necessary steps to ensure their safety and health.

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Author: Queen Tiye

To unravel the mysteries of some of the most miraculous phenomenons on earth is beyond the capabilities of man. The unknown baffles our greatest scholars, the unknown will never and cannot be baffled by the mysteries and the phenomenon’s of what is owned by the source. Hence why Label Less the creator of all nations left us in the mental state to unravel the dangers that lives within our gift the earth.

The mystery of I who writes while sleeping baffled many who has seen my right hand in action, and the miraculous words that comes through the hand is wisdom beyond the wits of us all. To embraced the words and adhere to their wisdom is not a challenge its knowledge outside all institutions of earth, but wisdom to your ears on our earth plane.

In this post the source channels information on Hin1 – swine flu. Swine flu rightfully called swine influenza is found in pigs and it is a respiratory disease in the pigs cause by a type A influenza virus.

The health protection agency admits that this virus is highly contagious and spreads quickly from one person to another. Some of the way it spreads, is through coughing and sneezing a cough or a sneeze can spread through one of your micro droplets about three to four feet, while others breath this in.

You may decide to cover your hand or mouth to prevent this from spreading, but remember using your hand to cover your nose and mouth and using the same hand to touch another or leaving this droplet on surfaces is dangerous to the person who never knew, and you have just spread the infection. It is important to remember that this virus can live and remain live on a surface for over twenty-four hours and the incubation period in humans is forty-eight hours.

The symptoms of swine flu are much the same as ordinary flu with added vomiting and diarrhoea in some cases. The preventative methods are simple, sniff and sneeze spreads disease sniff it in your handkerchief the old saying goes we should follow that.

We must clean all areas that we contaminate to stop the spread to innocent people. Frequent hand washing is recommended to contain the virus, and if you do use tissue dispose of it in the correct place.

The known fact from our authorities tells us that this virus is from pigs, but is it? What if its not? What if this virus was man made? What if the swine is human the maker behind the virus that is contaminating humans? You decide.

The writing from my unconscious sleep state says.

I say unto the ear of ears the Hin1 is a combined hybrid virus. Created by the science swine’s of man for public crucifixions.

Biological chemical are used to fight against humans that multiply I earth. The combiners of human cells with animals and biological chemicals are lethal to the weakness of my people.

Your ancestors from the tombs will punish. Elroi Ye I say unto you the dangers of your cruelty will spread from tomb to tomb. The abomination of your cruelty will live in your offspring’s and join you in your punishment.

Tiye unto you I gave the knowledge to mix the combination of I earth that was taught to cure the damage cultivated by culprits within the earth of man and woman.

Reveal I words on the condition of the mind, and how to use the method taught to cure the inner being from foreign invaders. Uplift and cure our people of the deadly Hin1 plaque. Strengthen the weakness from the combination of faiths that teaches outside the truth.

Teach to give praises unto I Label Less of all nations. Tiye use the eye of a needle to teach in small doses. Use my earth to collect in folds.

The truth lies dormant beneath which covers the spirit of I. Wake up from the spiral without knowledge, to the wisdom that descends with words to the inner being that heals without eyes.

The Unseen.

When you consider the headlines News from the “Times OF India” which clearly says “ HIN1 Virus now spreading from humans to pigs” on the 4th May 2009. It makes one think.

The same article says. “The same H1N1 strain that is presently infecting humans was found to have caused the infection in pigs. “This is the first detection of the virus in pigs that up until now was being seen to be jumping from human to human,”

What we must remember is the power of the mind, your mind is a powerful source to your being its like a tool. Lets say you were a carpenter or say a pharmacist how would you complete a job without tools? Or administer medication without drugs? This is the same as your mind it is the root of your being without the mind is as if you are outside the control of your existence on earth.

Did you know you could rid any disease using the mind? I sometime wonder if I met Jade Goody she would be hear today. She was told she would depart from this earth plane within a month her mind was controlled by the medical team, if she only used her mind to eradicate doubt; and take control of her inner being she could be with us today. She became attached to her disease and looked forward to her departure from us, based on the advice given by her team. [Mind over matter] Bless her.

The healing method from mind to body can inject the correct prescription from outer to your inner self all courtesy of you. This also includes the HIN1 virus and any other illnesses; it’s the process of you being in control of you, it’s about you having the ability to be in tune with the chemical balances to your being. Being sensitive to it sensitivities. It’s about consciousness of the mind that will prescribe to the body of self.

Your first task is to detox the mind or filter. A cup that is full of a lovely brew of herbal mint. Will not take any more boiling water if you continue pouring.

A few ways you can detox the mind into the body of self is to encourage a tidy mind filter all negativity leaving it pure and refine. Enjoy the source of fresh air, while you practice the art of breathing to accomplish the true gifts that surround you. Seeking a sense of purpose in life. Adapting to healthy activities like Reiki, Yoga, tai chi and adhering to therapies using the mind and body exercises. Meditation will give you senses of belong with calmness and more focus. Visualization sets you on the correct path visualizing before your there. Your rewards will be worth it.

The mind can heal all ailments when you use it in connecting to your body ailments and this can be done by simple visualization techniques to the ailment you need to be rid off. Mental visualization/communication is using the mind to self, with the brain and vibrations in utter silence. Taking utter control of the inner you from the mind that which is outside the body.

You can also use the mind by allowing your body to hover or float during the time you heal, it’s like Astro travelling, with this method the mind controls the brain waves in sending messages through the visualization of self using the patterns of vibrations from the mind. This signals particular cells like soldiers of the body, to relay the messages to cure. The mind and the body can communicate and it’s just that you have to get it in the correct gear.

Once you can synchronize the body functions with the mind it’s an ailment of recovery. Life on earth has its own dimensions and one can graduate from one dimension to another but still on the earth plane. Realization is thoughts understood, and if you can understand the realization of how you can cure self you are in control of your facility.

To believe you cannot cure this virus or any virus is a weakness of self and this is where you allow outside soldiers to take control and administer their possibilities of their mind to be correct which maybe outside yours, an invasions of aliens to your being.

You have the prescriptions, the keys, your dedication, your will power, complete satisfaction, and no invasion, cure your self from Hin1 and be rid of this deadly plaque, Only you have the combination to your mind. You have now completed The Source channels heal yourself from Hin1- The Swine flu.

I will leave you to begin your challenge. While I retire to see what will be channelled in the morning, Goodnight all.

About the Author:

Following a Near Death Experience Queen Tiye was able to channel messages from the

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channelled by Queen Tiye can be found at Wisdom Beyond Beings. Queen Tiye also acquired the ability to see auras, amongst many other abilities. To read more about these remarkable channelled messages please spend a few minutes to browse The Writing while I sleep here. www.wisdombeyondbeings.com

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Author: Stig Kristoffersen

Swine flu refers to influenza caused by those strains of influenza virus that usually infect pigs and are called swine influenza virus (SIV). Swine influenza is common in pigs in the Mid-West of the United States and some other states, Mexico, Canada, South America, Europe, Kenya, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and other parts of eastern Asia.

Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common and properly-cooked pork poses no risk of infection. When transmitted, it does not always cause human influenza and often the only sign of infection is the presence of antibodies in the blood which are only detectable by laboratory tests. When transmission results in influenza in a human, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People who work with pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of catching swine flu. However, only about fifty such transmissions have been recorded since the mid-20th Century, when identification of influenza subtypes became possible. Rarely, these strains of swine flu can pass from human to human. In humans, the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort.

The 2009 flu outbreak in humans, known as “swine flu”, is due to an apparently virulent new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 that contained many genetic elements normally found in swine influenza. The origin of this new strain is unknown, and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reports that this strain has not been isolated in pigs. It can be transmitted from human to human, an ability attributed to an as-yet unidentified mutation. This 2009 H1N1 strain causes the normal symptoms of influenza, such as fever, coughing and headache.

The 2009 flu outbreak is due to a new strain of influenza, an apparent reassortment of at least four strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1, including one strain endemic in humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in swine. Although initial reports identified the new strain as swine influenza (ie, a zoonosis), its origin is unknown. Several countries took precautionary measures to reduce the chances for a global pandemic of the disease.

This new strain had not previously been reported in pigs. On May 2, 2009, H1N1 was reported in pigs at a farm in Alberta, Canada, with a link to the 2009 swine flu outbreak in Mexico. The pigs are suspected to have caught this new strain of virus from a farm worker who recently travelled to Mexico, then showed symptoms of an influenza-like illness. These are probable cases, pending confirmation by laboratory testing.

The time and location of the outbreak is still unknown, but it was first detected in two cases in Southern California in late March. When this novel virus was publicized, officials in Mexico suspected a link to an outbreak of late-season flu cases they were finding. Mexican news media report that the outbreak may have started in February near a Smithfield Foods pig plant amid complaints about its intensive farming practices. Within days, hundreds more suspected cases were discovered in Mexico, with more cases also showing up in the U.S. and several other countries. By late April, officials from the U.N.’s World Health Organization (WHO), based in Switzerland, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S., were expressing serious concern about the flu outbreak, worried that it might become a worldwide flu pandemic.

The new strain has spread widely beyond Mexico and the U.S., with confirmed cases in eighteen countries and suspected cases in forty-two. Many countries have advised their inhabitants not to travel to infected areas. Countries including Australia, China, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand are monitoring visitors returning from flu-affected areas to identify people with fever and respiratory symptoms. Many countries have also issued warnings to visitors of flu-affected areas to contact a doctor immediately if they had flu-like symptoms.

Mexico’s schools, universities, and all public events will be closed from April 24, 2009 to May 6, 2009. By May 3, 2009, more than 400 schools in the U.S. closed due to confirmed or probable cases in students or staff, affecting 250,000 students

By April 28, the new strain was confirmed to have spread to Spain, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Israel, and the virus was suspected in many other nations. As a result, WHO raised its alert level to “Phase 5″ out of 6 possible, which it defines as a “signal that a pandemic is imminent” By the end of April, 300 schools had closed across the United States and the Mexican government ordered a multi-day shutdown of all non-essential activities in the government and private sector, amounting to a shutdown of most of the country’s economy. At the same time, however, many scientists were reaching a consensus that the epidemic was so far “relatively mild,” and believed that it could be less fatal than previous pandemics.

The new strain is an apparent reassortment of four strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1. Analysis by the CDC identified the four component strains as one endemic in humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in pigs (swine). However, other scientists have stated that analyses of the 2009 swine flu (A/H1N1) viral genome “suggests that all segments are of swine origin”, “we are puzzled about sources of information that affirm that the virus is a reassortment of avian, human and swine viruses,” and “this preliminary analysis suggests at least two swine ancestors to the current H1N1, one of them related to the triple resorting viruses isolated in North America in 1998.” One swine strain was widespread in the United States, the other in Eurasia. Worldwide the common human H1N1 influenza virus affects millions of people every year, according to WHO officials, and “these annual epidemics result in about three to five million cases of severe illness, and about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths” annually. In industrialized countries most of these annual deaths occur in people aged 65 or older. By May 2, some pigs in Canada were diagnosed with H1N1. Although some influenza strains can spread between species, the influenza virus is killed by normal cooking procedures, so there is no risk of infection from consumption of well-cooked pork and pork products.

Recommendations to prevent infection by the virus consist of the standard personal precautions against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public. The CDC advises not touching the mouth, nose or eyes, as these are primary modes of transmission. When coughing, they recommend coughing into a tissue and disposing of the tissue, then immediately washing the hands.

Of the available antiviral treatments for influenza, the WHO stated that the viruses obtained from the human cases with swine influenza in the United States were sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) but resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. Tamiflu and Relenza also have a preventative effect against Influenzavirus A. On April 27, the CDC recommended the use of Tamiflu and Relenza for both treatment and prevention of the new strain. Roche and the U.S. government had already extended the shelf life of federally stockpiled Tamiflu from the original five years to seven years because studies indicated that the medication continues to maintain its effectiveness.

About the Author:

He has a background as civil engineer and geoscientist. He has worked mainly within the oil and gas industry from the mid 1980s. He has written a few fictional novels as well as being the author of some professional litterature within oil and gas sector, he is now an editor of some web sites.

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Author: AnnA

Although Gordon Brown assures us Britain is well prepared to deal with an outbreak of Swine Flu, I am always happier to take proactive action myself and there are some simple measures we can all take. They are not guaranteed to prevent you getting it, but they will certainly help.

The symptoms are of course very similar to any other flu you might experience: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills and fatigue so report to your doctor if you have these. However, what you also need to do is focus on strengthening your own immune response to prevent infection getting a hold and developing.

1 This time of year I usually have stopped taking Echinacea, but it is my first port of call to build up my defences and if you can get Echinacea tincture that is the most effective in my opinion. Boots produce their own and there is an excellent one made by Bioforce from helath stores. Take it daily for three weeks then a week off.

2 Next increase the amount of vitamin C you are taking, at least 1 gram a day in two 500mg doses is the most effective. Have as natural and unprocessed diet as you can, and juicing your fruit and vegetables gets you the maximum vitamins from them.

3 Your body requires oxygen for every cell to function properly because viruses can neither survive nor thrive in it. Therefore, the best defence against microbes, germs, harmful bacteria and viruses, such as the swine influenza virus, is to keep the body oxygenated. Add in eggs to your diet as they are excellent for improving your oxygen absorption. See the healthy bites item on eggs below.

4 Are you breathing deeply enough? Shallow breathing will not bring enough oxygen into so your system, and being out in the fresh air every day is a must. Walking at a moderate pace while breathing in for a count of six, and out for a count of six, is one of the simplest ways to do this. If you find a count of six difficult, reduce it to four, or if it becomes easy increase to six or eight.

5 Limit foods and substances that stress the body such as sugar, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, too much red meat and processed foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats.

6 Increase your intake of green tea, and reduce coffee and tea. Green tea will really help as its antixodants will boost your immune system. Add some lemon to it and you get extra vitamin C as well.

7 Finally, go back to basic hygiene and wash your hands in hot soapy water frequently and carry hand gel when you are out and use it after contact with others such as a handshake – and contact in public places with stair rails, lift buttons and so on.

It may all seem like a nonsense, but people have died from not taking this seriously. The good habits outlined here will help protect you, and if you maintain them you will have a solid barrier to prevent future infection.

About the Author:

AnnA is an inspirational author and speaker on health, personal development and creativity whose aim is to ‘catalyse’ you into action through her books,free email newsletters and creativity coaching. http://www.catalystonline.co.uk

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