October 10, 2009 1 Comment

I have a great post written with recipes but I decided it was far more important at this time to share the latest information on the H1N1. I will post the recipes on our yahoo group today and and here later this week.

First: Yes, a pig in Minnesota was found to have the swine flu. This is not as significant as you may imagine as you cannot get the flu by eating pork. You cannot. The people this is important to are those in direct contact with pigs such as farmers, 4H groups and meat processors who handle the live animals. This flu is respiratory and therefore cannot get into the cells of the meat we eat.

Second: Do Not purchase vaccines or antivirals such as Tamiflu over the Internet. They are a scam. They may or may not be dangerous but they will give you a false sense of security and you will let down your guard, and that is dangerous. Do Not Do It!

Third: There is a current shortage of the vaccine. If you have small children, are pregnant, or have a preexisting condition such as asthma or diabetes, you should know that vaccines are being given on a first come first served basis. Call you doctor to find out if he/she has the vaccine or knows where you can get it.

Fourth: If you get the flu or even suspect you have it, and especially if you are under 64, or have a preexisting medical condition, insist on an antiviral immediately. Do not wait for the H1N1 test results. The earlier you get the antiviral the better. Also, do not rely on the rapid test. It is very inaccurate.

Finally: These numbers were released by the Center for Disease Control a few minutes ago…very frightening.

Hospitalization for the H1N1 is: 53% are under 25 years old, 39% are 26-64 years old and 7% are over 64 years old.  During a normal seasonal flu season 60% of hospitalizations are of those over 64 years old.

Death from the H1N1: 25% of deaths are in those under 25 years old, 65% are 25-64 years old and 12% over 64 years old. During a normal seasonal flu 90% of fatalities are in those over 65 years old. With the H1N1 88% of fatalities are in those under 65!

Those numbers are very frightening, especially the death rate, since most 2o something adults still believe they are healthy and invincible and they are not being watched over by parents any longer.

This flu is going to get worse, much worse, so please help others understand how dangerous this flu really can be.

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