Monthly Archives: November 2009

Testing. 1 2 3 Testing. Have I been infected with swine flu?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by

Lots of things make us sick. Right now, many of us are concerned about getting infected with pandemic flu. How do we know if this has happened? There are four basic approaches. 1. Rapid Tests. These tests probe viral proteins … Continue reading →

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Multiple infections with pandemic H1N1, implications for vaccine

Posted on November 5, 2009 by

At PFI_Forum, there have been numerous reports from members that report having been ill with swine flu, twice. However, without testing, it is not possible to be sure that both infections were from the new H1N1 virus. Today, a physician … Continue reading →

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A message from Dr. Tom Frieden

Posted on November 4, 2009 by

Worried about bleeding lungs? Bleeding orifices? We, at the CDC, have got you covered. When the bleeding starts, just call our toll free number and one of our professional “watchers” will be dispatched to your home. Within minutes, s/he will … Continue reading →

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If you aren’t dead, please answer the phone

Posted on November 3, 2009 by

Director Frieden of the CDC likes phone surveys. He relies on them for determining how many people have been infected with the new H1N1 despite clear-cut evidence that phone surveys are worthless for this purpose. The number infected is the … Continue reading →

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Situation in Eastern Europe – November 2, 2009

Posted on November 2, 2009 by

Reports of infections and deaths from the Ukraine which appear to be due to pandemic flu continue to increase. The exact number of H1N1 cases, hospitalisations and deaths is unclear. However, one recent report suggests that at least 15,000 have … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Update – November 1, 2009

Posted on November 1, 2009 by

There have been over 6,500 reported deaths due the new H1N1 virus. There have been over 1,400 reported deaths in the United States. President Obama has declared a National Emergency with respect to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. The federal … Continue reading →

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