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7 dead from Swine flu Not 150
FrancF
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World Health Organization official seeks to correct the death figures coming out of Mexico, saying that the numbers are not WHO-endorsed.
According to the World Health Organization, there have been just 7 deaths attributed to the H1N1 swine flu that originated in Mexico. The 7 recorded deaths are WHO figures and are reflective of the virus' impact globally.
The Mexican government has claimed that more than 150 people have died from the virulent flu strain, and this figure has sent governments around the world into preventative actions.
Vivienne Allan, a member of the World Health Organization's patient safety program, said that worldwide there had been just seven deaths - all of them in Mexico - and 79 confirmed cases of the disease globally.
"Unfortunately that [150-plus deaths] is incorrect information and it does happen, but that's not information that's come from the World Health Organisation," Ms Allan told ABC Radio, according to a report in Sydney Morning Herald.
While she said that it is difficult to measure the speed of the spreading virus, she acknowledged that a major concern would be if the strain appeared in a region where there was no prior Mexican link - indicating a general ecological evolution of the virus.
"There is no pattern that has emerged at this stage to be able to say that it is spreading in a particular way or it is spreading into a particular country ... the situation is continuing to evolve," she said, according to Sydney Morning Herald.
She confirmed that the virus is not airborne - but is instead spread through droplets. WHO is not yet recommending against overseas travel.
According to the World Health Organization, there have been just 7 deaths attributed to the H1N1 swine flu that originated in Mexico. The 7 recorded deaths are WHO figures and are reflective of the virus' impact globally.
The Mexican government has claimed that more than 150 people have died from the virulent flu strain, and this figure has sent governments around the world into preventative actions.
Vivienne Allan, a member of the World Health Organization's patient safety program, said that worldwide there had been just seven deaths - all of them in Mexico - and 79 confirmed cases of the disease globally.
"Unfortunately that [150-plus deaths] is incorrect information and it does happen, but that's not information that's come from the World Health Organisation," Ms Allan told ABC Radio, according to a report in Sydney Morning Herald.
While she said that it is difficult to measure the speed of the spreading virus, she acknowledged that a major concern would be if the strain appeared in a region where there was no prior Mexican link - indicating a general ecological evolution of the virus.
"There is no pattern that has emerged at this stage to be able to say that it is spreading in a particular way or it is spreading into a particular country ... the situation is continuing to evolve," she said, according to Sydney Morning Herald.
She confirmed that the virus is not airborne - but is instead spread through droplets. WHO is not yet recommending against overseas travel.
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Over 30,000 People died from the regular flu in the U.S. last year. This entire swine flu thing is a bunch of horse hockey. Its just an unrecognized strain to which immunities have not yet been developed.
DING DING DING WE HAVE A WINNER![:D] 1000% pure fear mongering, and the media can't get enough of the Kool aid.
http://tinyurl.com/ctvcyz
The government is testing the waters.
Well, don't let the facts get in your way.[:D]
People get sick and die every year from the common flu 10-30 thousand in the U.S. alone. Why is this special? The report that you cited, Shows (1) death in Texas.
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
Well, don't let the facts get in your way.[:D]
People get sick and die every year from the common flu 10-30 thousand in the U.S. alone. Why is this special? The report that you cited, Shows (1) death in Texas.
Its special because it has mutated to a flu strain that we have not seen yet, happens every year. Only this time it has some remnants of a strain associated to swine. This will be proven the biggest bunch of hyped bullsnot since the year 2000 scare.
quote:Originally posted by FrancF
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
Well, don't let the facts get in your way.[:D]
People get sick and die every year from the common flu 10-30 thousand in the U.S. alone. Why is this special? The report that you cited, Shows (1) death in Texas.
Its special because it has muted to a flu strain that we have not seen yet, happens every year. Only this time it has some remnants of a strain associated to swine. This will be proven the biggest bunch of hyped bullsnot since the year 2000 scare.
Oh, you mean like the bird flu that was going to wipe out the human race.
Over 30,000 People died from the regular flu in the U.S. last year. This entire swine flu thing is a bunch of horse hockey. Its just an unrecognized strain to which immunities have not yet been developed.
True, plus the fact in lots of areas of Mexico theres NO medical care. The kid that died in Texas was brought there from Mexico because there was NO medical care where he lived in Mexico.
In the USA when you get the flu you go to the DR and get some Tamiflu. In Mexico when you get the flu you tough it out and either live or die, or make your way to the USA for medical care.
quote:Originally posted by cartod
quote:Originally posted by FrancF
quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
Well, don't let the facts get in your way.[:D]
People get sick and die every year from the common flu 10-30 thousand in the U.S. alone. Why is this special? The report that you cited, Shows (1) death in Texas.
Its special because it has muted to a flu strain that we have not seen yet, happens every year. Only this time it has some remnants of a strain associated to swine. This will be proven the biggest bunch of hyped bullsnot since the year 2000 scare.
Oh, you mean like the bird flu that was going to wipe out the human race.
Acctually this strain h1n1 has bird, swine and human all combined. The flu mutates constantly. this is why we develope a new vaccine every year.
quote:Presumptive cases are just that, but they are not wild guesses by farmers or peasants, either
peasants...Uh, you got that part correct! I'm not an expert on Mexico...but lived there long enough to know that thier "reporting" of ANYTHING is half azzed at best a lot of times; a third world country is not always that reliable when it comes to accuracy or science.
...I really don't mind if I offended a peasant or two either...majority of them can't read...[;)]
Over 30,000 People died from the regular flu in the U.S. last year. This entire swine flu thing is a bunch of horse hockey. Its just an unrecognized strain to which immunities have not yet been developed.
cartod, do you have a link to the 30,000 deaths last year in the U.S. attributed to flu?
quote:Originally posted by FrancF
quote:Originally posted by cartod
Over 30,000 People died from the regular flu in the U.S. last year. This entire swine flu thing is a bunch of horse hockey. Its just an unrecognized strain to which immunities have not yet been developed.
cartod, do you have a link to the 30,000 deaths last year in the U.S. attributed to flu?
http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r030107.htm
Evolution? Nonsense! God creates new forms of the virus every year to keep us on our toes!
[}:)]