PANDEMICS
Over the years there have been several pandemics.
1. SPANISH FLU 1918
2. FORT DIX OUTBREAK 1976
3. RUSSIAN FLU 1977 – 1978
4. AVIAN FLU (BIRD FLU) 1997
5. S.A.R.S. 2003
6. 2009 H1N1 SWINE FLU Present
2009 H1N1 PANDEMIC
This is called the SWINE FLU as it is similar to the viruses that usually occur in pigs. This strain is an unusual mixture of human influenza and swine influenza viruses. A virus with this particular genetic makeup has not been found previously to be circulating in pigs or in humans. Because this virus is very different from our usual seasonal flu many people will not have immunity against it.
It is thought to spread through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the flu. You may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to about 7 days after getting sick.
Use common precautions to prevent infection such as:
…Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough.
…wash hands often
…avoid touching your eyes nose and mouth.
…STAY home if you are sick.
…Avoid contact with anyone that is sick
…Do not drink after any one.
…Avoid close contact with anyone that has the flu symptoms.
So how do you know if you're sicker than you should be? Here are situations in which you need to get medical help.
… DO NOT PANIC
…You have trouble breathing
…fever, vomiting, diarrhea
…confusion
... lethargy
..or a rash
There are vaccinations in two forms available for the prevention of H1N1.
A Nasal Spray Vaccine and the Shot. It is recommended by the CDC that you get both the regular seasonal flu shot and one for the H1N1 Flu.
48 responses
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Richard Knight gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Karen, this is an excellent photo. The mask and the eyes express alarm, but not hysteria. Our colleagues should listen to their doctors, not talk show hosts on whether or not to be immunized.
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Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Sure!!! Now you tell me!!!!!
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Litz Go gave props (2 Nov 2009):
I totally love the colors here, I'm not sure why. Maybe the orange with the yellowa and you. This is kind of strange comment, I'm sure. Good that posting comments are not contagious because for several weeks now, I've been coughing accompanied by headache that goes from my head to my neck and have difficulty breathing. No, I don't have swine flu. Have my flu vaccine for the first time since my younger days. I have an appointment to see a doctor today.Hope everything is just ok. Thank you for this timely advice.This is awesome and terrific!
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John Linton gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Sooo good.
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Lynda Jeffers gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Very informative, thank you...great shot!!
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Jüri Vissak gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Cool find! Well done.
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Bruce Miller gave props (2 Nov 2009):
GREAT job. I love this. The whole world needs to get some facts and stop panicing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU for the bit of sanity in this mess.
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Karen Foto Fiddler said (2 Nov 2009):
Thank you Bruce for the spotlight! The people on JPG are great!
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dp * gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Great of you to gather the info and spread the calm sanity of the situation. Very good SP. Cool ! dp
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Andrea Petersen gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Beautiful SP of you Karen...You have such pretty eyes!...Thank you for the information too...Let's hope that all of the JPG members stay healthy and all of our loved ones too.
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Gloria Childers gave props (2 Nov 2009):
It will be all gone by the time we all get our shots. I HOPE!!!! Great info. Thanks.
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elfriede fulda gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Great shot,,great advice,,and best not to panic,,,great shot by the way also..lol
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Susan Littlefield gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Good info, and a terrific SP, Karen. Will be getting my shot as soon as it becomes available.
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Michael Ball gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Excellent info! I love the shot!
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (2 Nov 2009):
So informative and a great SP.....you look terrified ~ Thanks! ;)
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (2 Nov 2009):
Love the photo! And the advice.....great idea!
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diana anderson gave props (2 Nov 2009):
great shot and fantastic way to get the info out there!
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Stefi Failk gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great info and beautiful SP
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Jack Sills gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Very pretty eyes Karen...Excellent SP!!!
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Rob Roy gave props (3 Nov 2009):
When an expression and horror "show" through a mask, the picture is a WINNER!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Donald Garrett gave props (3 Nov 2009):
This is wonderful!! ...in photography, sentiment and helpfulness~!
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Patty Gross gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great SP, AND, great advice. There are far too many false rumors circulating. I listen to my own doctor!!! Thanks, Karen!
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great shot and thanks for the info. Your expression surely reflects the emotion many are feeling as they listen to the news on TV. I am suprised that I don't see more people wearing masks like the Chinese did during the SARS epidemic.
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Steve Baker gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Add another "Thankyou" to the rest. I still think this belongs in the "Frightmare" section.....
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Ann Reece gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Good info, great self portrait portraying alarm but not panic, your eyes are beautiful and expressive and the info that you sent it really good info on the flu.
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Regenia Brabham gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great information and a terrific sp!!!
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Bonnie King gave props (3 Nov 2009):
no kidding...how about panic!!! nice
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david ong gave props (3 Nov 2009):
haha.. like the look of your face, very nice SP and info, very very nice!
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Excellent advice Karen. My Mum is going to Japan in 3 weeks and my brother insisted she have the swine flu injection as it is pandemic over there!
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Lanis Rossi gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great Photo and Info! Well done!!
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Linda Houghton gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Thanks for the info!! great shot
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Laurie Brown gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Great Job. You did a great job sending your message!!! Did you use a filter for this? Something is different about it (other than subject) but I can't put my finger on it.
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Natalie S gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Very creative
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Mary Brown gave props (4 Nov 2009):
Your narrative is very timely, and the SP is great. You do have lovely eyes!
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JOE FAILK said (4 Nov 2009):
One of my guys was on a service call and he coughed. They threw him out of the building and told to go to the emergency ward at the hospital. And we wonder why health ins is so high. I told him to go to the doctors. He went to the doctors and was told he could return to work. If he went to the hospital his bill would probably been about $1000.00 (covered under my ins plan) rather then about $80.00 including the co-pay. People don't understand!!! It always cost money from somewhere and that increases insurance, state, or fereral costs. I pay $971.00 mth per person and $2710.00 per family. Yes we have top quality health care and no I do not want Govt run health care.
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Deborah Downes gave props (4 Nov 2009):
Great advice and a super SP, Karen. You do have gorgeous eyes.
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Rhio9 (Rhio Hirsch) added a link (4 Nov 2009):
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Karen K Smith gave props (5 Nov 2009):
Excellent job of words and image!
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Latrenia Bryant gave props (6 Nov 2009):
Awesoooooome!
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eithne mythen gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Love it, just had my shot yesterday, I was high up on the list because of my cancer last year...
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Marco Martinez gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Excellent portrait.
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uttamkumar pal said (8 Nov 2009):
NICE EXPRESSION AND ALSO PROVIDE THE DETAILS OF PREVENTATION
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Michael Griffey gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Very profound SP - well done!
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Oh so very creative, so well done !!
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Aaron Mythen gave props (14 Nov 2009):
Good entry for the theme!!!
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Joel Mcafee gave props (18 Nov 2009):
Great shot ! I know what H1N1 can do from personal experience ! I think I caught it Walmart :)
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♥ Cairenn ♥ said (20 Nov 2009):
OMG... what an unfortunate hilarity you are representing - well done Karen!
