A Swine Flu virus has health officials around the world working to contain the growing outbreak. One out of every five residents of Mexico's most populous city wore masks to protect themselves against the virus as Mexico City seems to be the epicenter of the outbreak. As many as 103 deaths have been attributed to the swine flu so far with many more feared to be on the horizon. The health department of Mexico said an additional 1,614 reported cases have been documented.
So far, however, only 18 of the deaths in Mexico have been confirmed by laboratory tests to be from swine flu virus and reported to the World Health Organization as such.
In the US preparations have been upgraded for a possible swine flu virus outbreak after 20 cases were reported, also the first cases of the virus was reported in Canada on Sunday -- six mild cases.
Swine flu or Swine Influenza is a contagious respiratory sickness that is normally only found in pigs. It is caused by a type-A influenza virus. Outbreaks in pigs occur year-round. The current strain is a new variation of an H1N1 virus, which is a mix of human and animal versions.
Normaly the swine flu virus only spreads from animal to person containing the spread but When the flu spreads person-to-person, it can continue to mutate, making it harder to combat because people have no natural immunity.
The symptoms are similar to the common flu. They include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Learn more about swine flu and how to treat it in the link below.
The swine flu virus spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes around another person. People can become infected by touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes.
Calling it a "public health emergency of international concern" the World Health Organization (WHO) is very concerned. The WHO also says a public health emergency is an occurrence or imminent threat of illness or health conditions caused by bioterrorism, epidemic or pandemic disease, or highly fatal infectious agents or toxins that pose serious risk to a significant number of people.
Swine Flu Virus Protection?
Advice of health experts is to follow common-sense instructions: Wash your hands, stay home if you're sick and listen to your local health authorities. Advice from the CDC about the situation is, "Very frequent hand-washing is something that we talk about time and time again and that is an effective way to reduce transmission of disease,". They also advise, "If you're sick, it's very important that people stay at home. If your children are sick, have a fever and flu-like illness, they shouldn't go to school. And if you're ill, you shouldn't get on an airplane or another public transport to travel. Those things are part of personal responsibility in trying to reduce the impact. "
Swine Flu Symptoms
It is also noted that swine flu symptoms are relatively general and nonspecific. "So many different things can cause these symptoms. it is a dilemma," says one doctor interviewed by CNN. "It is a challenge that we are wrestling with. There is not a perfect test right now to let a doctor know that a person has the Swine Flu." It has been noted that most individuals with Swine Flu had an early on set of fever. Also it was common to see dizziness, body aches and vomiting in addition to the common sneezing, headache and other cold symptoms.
If you become sick and notice early onset of body aches, vomiting and dizziness you should consult with your doctor immediately. Although it is very unlikely that you have the Swine Flu virus, you should get medical confirmation just to be safe.
This Swine Flu virus outbreak could be a very dangerous epidemic or just another bump in the road. Health officials are still trying to figure out where exactly the virus originated, how transmissible it is and why it is mild in some cases and deadlier in others. In the mean time. Wash your hands, use common sense and be on a heightened alert to signs and symptoms of the Swine Flu virus. See you doctor if any unusual flu like symptoms occur.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Obama press Pakitan To Fight Againts Taliban
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama wants the President of Pakistan to intensify its efforts in the fight against Taliban militants, who are more and more force and threats to the vital interests of the United States.
At a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Obama will press the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to do more against the Taliban, which in recent years, fear that the United States and its allies by the passage of the palace on the Afghan-Pakistani border areas near the capital, Islamabad. Obama will also seek a renewed commitment of President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to better coordinate operations with Pakistan and the United States, which will expand its military presence in Afghanistan as part of the revision of the strategy of President of the war against the Taliban.
The Pakistani army, meanwhile, attacked Taliban militants in the northwestern region Wednesday before the attack on extremist stronghold. It was unclear whether the nature of the planned military operation stretched sustainable Obama administration seeks.
Obama and his foreign policy and national security, the team was to meet separately and then together with Zardari and Karzai.
United States team also seek assurances from Zardari that his country of nuclear weapons are safe.
"The president is deeply concerned that the security situation," spokesman for the White House said Tuesday Robert Gibbs. "We will send more troops in Afghanistan and therefore we will talk to Afghans and Pakistanis of our renewed commitment to help them help, they need to deal with these extremists .
Another problem arose early Wednesday, when Karzai has ordered an investigation into allegations of local officials to more than 30 civilians were killed Monday, the end of the bombing by the United States led the fight militants in the West Afghanistan. International Committee of the Red Cross said teams were sent to the area saw "dozens of bodies in the two positions", including women and children.
Karzai said that the office will address the issue of civilian deaths is Obama. U. S. Brigadier-General sent to investigate.
For public officials to say that the Obama for meeting with Zardari and Karzai of Afghanistan and Pakistan to jointly share the extremist threat to their country. They hope that the message has a huge weight that come directly from Obama.
The results, which will be measured to recognize whether the communication leads to action. This includes, for example, to what extent the Pakistani army demonstrated a sustained commitment to the fight against extremists within its borders.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss what is private diplomatic exchange.
Officials say that no movement of the Obama administration to send U.S. forces in Pakistan, which is the focus of Pakistani officials have been emphatic. "This is the end of this subject, if we are," said one official.
On Tuesday, the administration point man for the region, said lawmakers who are considering a major boost in U.S. aid to Pakistan - 1.5 billion dollars per year for five years - that "our most important to the national security at stake "in Pakistan.
The special envoy Richard Holbrooke has insisted that Pakistan is not a "failed state", but faces enormous problems that it admits could affect the safety of nuclear arsenals in the country.
Holbrook said that the United States needs "to be greater pressure on our friends in Pakistan to join us in the fight against the Taliban and their allies. We can not succeed in Afghanistan, Pakistan, without the support and participation ".
New fighting in Pakistan following the collapse of the cease-fire for three months with the Taliban in the valley, that the secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton was treated to the abandonment of government control of extremists. It will test the ability of the Pakistani military and civilian leaders hoped that solutions to the rebels in May be partners in peace.
At a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Obama will press the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari to do more against the Taliban, which in recent years, fear that the United States and its allies by the passage of the palace on the Afghan-Pakistani border areas near the capital, Islamabad. Obama will also seek a renewed commitment of President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to better coordinate operations with Pakistan and the United States, which will expand its military presence in Afghanistan as part of the revision of the strategy of President of the war against the Taliban.
The Pakistani army, meanwhile, attacked Taliban militants in the northwestern region Wednesday before the attack on extremist stronghold. It was unclear whether the nature of the planned military operation stretched sustainable Obama administration seeks.
Obama and his foreign policy and national security, the team was to meet separately and then together with Zardari and Karzai.
United States team also seek assurances from Zardari that his country of nuclear weapons are safe.
"The president is deeply concerned that the security situation," spokesman for the White House said Tuesday Robert Gibbs. "We will send more troops in Afghanistan and therefore we will talk to Afghans and Pakistanis of our renewed commitment to help them help, they need to deal with these extremists .
Another problem arose early Wednesday, when Karzai has ordered an investigation into allegations of local officials to more than 30 civilians were killed Monday, the end of the bombing by the United States led the fight militants in the West Afghanistan. International Committee of the Red Cross said teams were sent to the area saw "dozens of bodies in the two positions", including women and children.
Karzai said that the office will address the issue of civilian deaths is Obama. U. S. Brigadier-General sent to investigate.
For public officials to say that the Obama for meeting with Zardari and Karzai of Afghanistan and Pakistan to jointly share the extremist threat to their country. They hope that the message has a huge weight that come directly from Obama.
The results, which will be measured to recognize whether the communication leads to action. This includes, for example, to what extent the Pakistani army demonstrated a sustained commitment to the fight against extremists within its borders.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss what is private diplomatic exchange.
Officials say that no movement of the Obama administration to send U.S. forces in Pakistan, which is the focus of Pakistani officials have been emphatic. "This is the end of this subject, if we are," said one official.
On Tuesday, the administration point man for the region, said lawmakers who are considering a major boost in U.S. aid to Pakistan - 1.5 billion dollars per year for five years - that "our most important to the national security at stake "in Pakistan.
The special envoy Richard Holbrooke has insisted that Pakistan is not a "failed state", but faces enormous problems that it admits could affect the safety of nuclear arsenals in the country.
Holbrook said that the United States needs "to be greater pressure on our friends in Pakistan to join us in the fight against the Taliban and their allies. We can not succeed in Afghanistan, Pakistan, without the support and participation ".
New fighting in Pakistan following the collapse of the cease-fire for three months with the Taliban in the valley, that the secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton was treated to the abandonment of government control of extremists. It will test the ability of the Pakistani military and civilian leaders hoped that solutions to the rebels in May be partners in peace.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The Best World News: Swine Flu
nowadays the world was shocked by a swine flu that has been spreading into the world. and all of the news in the worl are focusing in this matter....why this is happen???right now..anyone cant answer this question..they are so many inquiries in the world top leader...
the country that have a big impact is mexico...why mexico??what was happened are related to world terrorist??is it terrorist are spreading this virus??? i hope a comment from you all that know about the answer of my question..
from my brain thought the swine flu is actually a strain of influenza that started in pigs, to which we have no vaccines yet or antibodies. It is similar to bird flu which can pass from birds to pigs to humans and also become widespread if it mutates to an airborne state. It is thought the Spanish influenza of 1919 that killed so many people was a bird flu. The danger of the influenza is the mutation of the flu not only in transfer capbabilities, but in its virulence. The Spanish flu was around before and after it reached its peak but affected fewer people in less severe ways. This is an influenza, but is not a version of the "flu." Like other influenzas it will run a course, and mutate into a less virulent virus. It is what can happen to it at it's peak that is the big concern
So, am I the only one wondering when Mexican President Felipe Calderon is going to commence the "apologetics" tour? That's the one where he apologizes profusely to all the people of the world on behalf of Mexico launching the swine virus on an unsuspecting world.
Afterall, Americans trip over one another to apologize for the early settlers arriving with disease and pestilence tucked in their suticases...
Or, is this just a typical example of the "high road" America must take, but the rest of the world is exempt from participating in?
then what are your opinion??please leave a comment here...i'll be back with the other posting...
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