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Re: New Mexico Surveillance in Border Region - Dramatic Jump in ILI in Mexico
We have not changed the title of this thread because the border report does still indicate a dramatic increase in ILI in week 14 for the Aquilas clinic in Cuidad Juarez.
This requires scrutiny.
So what is happening here?
Clearly there is a flu outbreak in the Juarez/El Paso area. The PAHO report indicates A/H1N1 activity this year in: Ecuador. Mexico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Honduras, Jamaica and El Salvador.
Furthermore, this reports recommends vigilance for the Americas and implementation of pandemic preparedness plans. This is prudent action.
So what does the average person do? Stay alert to flu activity in your community. Contact your health practitioner about flu and the flu vaccine. Wash your hands frequently. Stay out of crowded areas. If someone gets sick in your household, contact their health practitioner and keep them isolated away from other family members. Now is the time to stop smoking, and also, lose those extra pounds.
As we have seen, A/H1N1 can be very deadly to pregnant women. If you are pregnant, take special precautions regarding flu prevention. Some are listed above. Contact your health practitioner about the flu about what you can do.
There are a lot of rumours about A/H1N1 at this time regarding this outbreak and the PAHO report. People always question the motivations of people who are "hyping" the level of discourse.
This is not the case here at FT. We operate this site as parents. Some of us are medical doctors, some have PhDs, but mostly, we are moms and dads.
We are very concerned about the spread of A/H1N1. In fact, the pandemic is really not "over". The world is experiencing the continuing waves of A/H1N1 that started in 2009. All persons should be vigilant about this disease because, as time progresses, the evolution of the genetic code of the various A/H1N1 strains will render the vaccine less and less effective. Anti-viral medicine that has worked so well in the past is gradually losing its effectiveness too.
And, there is always the chance that A/H1N1, which is fully humanized, may pick up some genetic characteristics that might make it more lethal. The currently circulating A/H5N1 is a candidate for this process.
Overall, it is our recommendation that all persons in the world remain vigilant about the flu. The pandemic is not over, and in fact, with the novel strains of A/H5N1, trH3N2 circulating we are in a more dangerous position than ever.
If you have any questions about what is going on in your community and you do not trust the media and/or government officials, then look around. How many people do you know are sick with the flu or severe respiratory illnesses? Are they hospitalized? For how long? Are they young? Pregnant? Are there lines outside the emergency rooms? The pharmacies? Is it difficult to contact your doctor because their patient load has suddenly increased? Are staple food products disappearing off the shelves of your grocery store?
You are not powerless. You can look for yourself.
We have not changed the title of this thread because the border report does still indicate a dramatic increase in ILI in week 14 for the Aquilas clinic in Cuidad Juarez.
This requires scrutiny.
So what is happening here?
Clearly there is a flu outbreak in the Juarez/El Paso area. The PAHO report indicates A/H1N1 activity this year in: Ecuador. Mexico, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Honduras, Jamaica and El Salvador.
Furthermore, this reports recommends vigilance for the Americas and implementation of pandemic preparedness plans. This is prudent action.
So what does the average person do? Stay alert to flu activity in your community. Contact your health practitioner about flu and the flu vaccine. Wash your hands frequently. Stay out of crowded areas. If someone gets sick in your household, contact their health practitioner and keep them isolated away from other family members. Now is the time to stop smoking, and also, lose those extra pounds.
As we have seen, A/H1N1 can be very deadly to pregnant women. If you are pregnant, take special precautions regarding flu prevention. Some are listed above. Contact your health practitioner about the flu about what you can do.
There are a lot of rumours about A/H1N1 at this time regarding this outbreak and the PAHO report. People always question the motivations of people who are "hyping" the level of discourse.
This is not the case here at FT. We operate this site as parents. Some of us are medical doctors, some have PhDs, but mostly, we are moms and dads.
We are very concerned about the spread of A/H1N1. In fact, the pandemic is really not "over". The world is experiencing the continuing waves of A/H1N1 that started in 2009. All persons should be vigilant about this disease because, as time progresses, the evolution of the genetic code of the various A/H1N1 strains will render the vaccine less and less effective. Anti-viral medicine that has worked so well in the past is gradually losing its effectiveness too.
And, there is always the chance that A/H1N1, which is fully humanized, may pick up some genetic characteristics that might make it more lethal. The currently circulating A/H5N1 is a candidate for this process.
Overall, it is our recommendation that all persons in the world remain vigilant about the flu. The pandemic is not over, and in fact, with the novel strains of A/H5N1, trH3N2 circulating we are in a more dangerous position than ever.
If you have any questions about what is going on in your community and you do not trust the media and/or government officials, then look around. How many people do you know are sick with the flu or severe respiratory illnesses? Are they hospitalized? For how long? Are they young? Pregnant? Are there lines outside the emergency rooms? The pharmacies? Is it difficult to contact your doctor because their patient load has suddenly increased? Are staple food products disappearing off the shelves of your grocery store?
You are not powerless. You can look for yourself.
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