Vaccination Guide — H1N1 Swine Flu - MSN Health & Fitness

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What is it?

Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza A viruses. The outbreak of what is popularly called swine flu involves a new H1N1 type A influenza strain that's a genetic combination of swine, avian and human influenza viruses. It can be spread from human to human.

Symptoms

Symptoms are similar to other flu strains (fever, cough, sore throat, heachache, chills, diarrhea, vomiting, fatique) and will develop three to five days after exposure. The illness will continue for approximately eight days.

Complications and risk factors

H1N1 influenza complications include worsening of chronic conditions like heart disease, asthma, and diabetes. Pneumonia and respiratory failure may occur in untreated cases.

2009 vaccination recommendations

A H1N1 vaccine is currently in development and expected to be available in Oct. 2009. The H1N1 vaccine is not intended to replace the seasonal flu vaccine; it is intended to be used alongside the easonal flu vaccine.

The CDC will be distributing the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine to each state. It is anticipated that two doses of the vaccine will be needed to induce immunity.

The following groups have been identified as the first target populations for the vaccination when available:

pregnant women
people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
persons between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old
people ages of 25 through 64 years of age who are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.

Once the demand for vaccine for these groups has been met, the next group to be vaccinated includes everyone from the ages of 25 through 64 years. Unlike seasonal flu, people 65 or older appear to be less at risk of infection with the 2009 H1N1 virus than younger people. However, once vaccine demand among younger age groups has been met, programs and providers should offer vaccination to people 65 or older.

Source: CDC 2009 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Guide

The next essential vaccination: Pneumococcal (PCV)

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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:45:08 PM

Your Correct. According to Dr. Marc Girard, a specialist in medicine, who is commissioned by the French Courts, told France 24 (televised interview) that the vaccine could very well cause 60,000 deaths in France alone. "We are developing a vaccine under conditions of amateurism that I have NEVER seen before." They (companies) are using Squalene in-order to produce more vaccines for less money at a faster rate! The World Health Organization (WHO) even recommends its use, while acknowledging gaps in safety testing, especially among children and pregnant women. And lets not forget Thimerosal...the MERCURY-based preservative that will be used in Swine-flu vaccines! Without the Swine-flu, there is an average of 30,000 deaths in America every year...less than 3,500 people have died world wide of the piggy-flu. Do your own research, as for me...no vaccine for me or my love ones.

Actn Jackson

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:13:09 AM

Please get educated about the reason for vaccines. Please spread the word so we can stop this! http://www.fluscam.com/Affidavit.html

ColeAshby

Friday, September 11, 2009 9:22:32 AM

I hope everyone truly takes time to consider the implications of any health decision. Personally, I prefer to be natural and keep my immune system strong with vitamins. I really like Ola Loa (www.drinkyourvitamins.com) and plan to double up on it during flu season.

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