More than 75% of the cases were in patients between the ages of 20 and 50, and as of May 18, there have been 70 deaths.
I’m still wondering what the cause was of all of the other reported deaths???
Travel Risk
Alltop Does H1N1
Alltop has developed a page devoted to H1N1 news. I’ve added links under Public Health and Alltop on the sidebar.
As you probably already know, the “official” death toll from H1N1 in Mexico is considerably lower than the original counts. Non-mainstream media outlets are reporting much higher numbers of fatalities than the “official” number from the WHO. The question now is troubling – if H1N1 was not the cause, what did all of these people die from?
Possible Human to Pig 2009 H1N1 Infection
Canada: Farmer possibly gave swine flu to pigs – CNN.com
I find it odd that the confirmed number of 2009 H1N1 cases being reported continues to trend downwards while the WHO continues to maintain its pandemic flu alert rating. Even from the normal reliable sources, it is becoming increasing difficult to determine the truth.
CNN and other news outlets are reporting what may be a human to pig transmission of the 2009 H1N1.
Are H1 N1 Fatalies a Cultural Phenomenon?
First Flu Death Provides Clues to Mexico Toll – NYTimes.com
After you read about the last panic in 1976, read this NYT article. You will learn a little about the cultural and health care infrastructure aspects related to H1 N1 mortality.
Understanding Swine Flu
Understanding the deadly flu virus | Salon
Excellent article. I also recommend reading about the last swine flu epidemic in 1976. You’ll find a link under related stories at the bottom of the article page at Salon.com.
PandemicFlu.gov
Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation
Here is a link to the community planning section of the website. I’ve also added a link on the sidebar under Public Health.
President Calderon took appropriate action. I strongly suspect his quote will be taken out of context.
Swine Flu Update – 176 Dead in Mexico
Mexico shuts down economy as flu pandemic imminent | Reuters
There is no safer place than your own home to avoid being infected with the flu virus.
This quote is from President Felipe Calderon. These words are not exactly the best choice if you want to avoid generating fear and panic.
Swine Flu – A Death in Texas
Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu – NYTimes.com
Note the first reported US fatality from swine flu is a Mexican child who recently flew into the country. According to the NY Times the death toll in Mexico now stands at approximately 159.
Swine Flu Update – 103 Dead in Mexico
Swine flu outbreak dampens economy hopes, markets | Reuters
According to Reuters, the death toll from Swine Flu in Mexico now stands at 103.
Travel Advisory – Another Reason To Avoid Mexico
Swine influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico | CDC Travelers’ Health
The number of cases has risen steadily through April and as of April 23rd, there were more than 854 cases of pneumonia from the capital. Of those, 59 have died.
This situation bears close watch. Pay attention to travel and pay particular attention if your US business comes from border states.
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