*Churches have changed their communion rituals in the face of the swine flu.
According to Citizen-Times.com in Asheville, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh has asked church members not to drink from the same cup during the Eucharist or to shake hands, effective last Sunday.
Bishop Michael Burbridge’s request means that the passing of the [...]
Washington, Oct 9, 2009 :
Infectious disease experts are eagerly awaiting the H1N1 virus to undergo a mutation.
John Tudor, Ph.D., a microbiologist at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia said: “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are constantly monitoring the virus as it spreads…. but there is no way to predict where, when [...]
Washington, Oct 10,2009 :
An expert has raised concerns over the so-called ’swine-flu parties,’ where people intentionally mix with friends or others infected with H1N1 influenza, saying that the idea is too risky and acting on it could compromise public health.
Dr. Walter White, who runs the University of Alabama at Birmingham’’s (UAB) Student Health Service has [...]
Q: What’s the real story about swine flu? I’ve heard it called a pandemic, but I’m not sure what that means.
You’re not alone in your confusion about swine flu — specifically, the flu caused by novel swine influenza H1N1 virus, which was identified and designated a global pandemic in spring 2009. Because this is [...]
With swine flu expected to affect one in three people this year, families need to plan ahead. Now’s the time to start thinking about it.
By Karen Alexander, Forbes
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As any working parent knows, a sick child in the family can pose a wrenching workplace dilemma. We’ve all been there: a [...]
How to tell one from the other.
By Anthony Komaroff, M.D., Harvard Health Publications
For most people, the word “flu” means just about any short-term illness that lays them low. To other people, flu means any short-term illness that makes them cough, feel sick and achy, and have a fever. However, to doctors, flu means an illness [...]
The Associated Press:
U.S. military troops will begin getting required swine flu shots in the next week to 10 days, with active duty forces deploying to war zones and other critical areas going to the front of the vaccine line, a top military commander said Tuesday.
Air Force Gen. Gene Renuart also told The Associated Press that [...]
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) – The people who most want the swine flu vaccine are older people, who will be last in line, says a new Associated Press-GfK poll.
The survey raises questions about government efforts to stem illnesses already spreading widely across the country.
Vaccine started trickling out this week, but only 52 percent of Americans [...]
SITE IS SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE
WASHINGTON — Wondering if swine flu’s bad enough to require a doctor’s attention? An interactive Web site may help you decide, using the same type of triage calculations that doctors at Emory University use.
Microsoft Corp. unveiled the site today at http://www.h1n1responsecenter.com. Type in your age — it’s only for [...]
Submitted by Deepan Chawla on Thu, 10/08/2009
The Maharashtra state on Tuesday launched a 24×7 call centre to provide information to the public regarding swine flu symptoms and medication.
Citizens can now dial the toll free number 1800226336, which will have trained paramedical staff to answer queries. “Till now we are focusing on availability of medicines. Proper [...]
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