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Obama says Americans should get swine flu vaccine

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Treyfish

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By Staff and news services

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

With a potentially deadly swine flu outbreak looming, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to take steps to prevent infection.
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President Barack Obama, center, stands with, from left to right: Homeland Security adviser John Brennan; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; Commerce Secretary Gary Locke; and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Thomas Frieden; as he speaks about the H1N1 swine flu virus in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)


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President Barack Obama speaks to reporters as he stands with, from left to right: Homeland Security adviser John Brennan; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Thomas Frieden; regarding the H1N1 swine flu virus in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)


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President Barack Obama walks through the columns of the West Wing colonnade before he made statements on the economy and the H1N1 swine flu virus in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)






"I don't want anybody to be alarmed, but I do want everyone to be prepared," he said.
Obama was briefed Tuesday on the nation's preparedness for swine flu by senior officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Following the meeting, Obama said the government is preparing across all levels, but all Americans have a role to play in the response.
Swine flu is already widespread in Georgia. The state is no longer testing each case for novel H1N1, commonly called swine flu. Generally, it’s believed that if a person has influenza A, most likely they have swine flu. The state tracks hospitalized cases and deaths.
As of Aug. 26, four people have died and 147 have been hospitalized in Georgia, according to the state Department of Community Health.
Emory spokesman Ron Sauder said that about 50 students have been moved to a separate dormitory so they can “self-isolate.” They’re not attending classes and meals are brought to them from student food services. That dorm had been left open at the beginning of the school year.
The global swine flu epidemic first emerged in April, sickening more than 1 million Americans and killing about 500. More than 2,000 people have died worldwide. Health officials are preparing for a surge in cases this fall, and one White House report from a panel of experts suggests up to half the U.S. population could catch swine flu during a pandemic
Vaccine development is ongoing and is likely to be available by October. The president said the vaccine for swine flu — known as the H1N1 virus — would be voluntary, but "strongly recommended."
Certain groups are more vulnerable to swine flu, including children under 2, pregnant women and people with health problems like asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Like the seasonal flu, swine flu spreads through coughs and sneezes of people who are sick. Obama said there are common sense precautions people can take to lower their risk of infection, like washing their hands frequently and staying home if they feel sick.
"I know it sounds simple, but it's important and it works," Obama said. :tiphat:http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/obama-says-americans-should-128683.html
 
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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>(RTTNews) - President Barack Obama struck a reassuring note Tuesday as he told the nation about the federal government's plans to combat a potential recurrence of the deadly H1N1 or swine flu virus.

Obama, speaking in the Rose Garden following a meeting with several cabinet secretaries and agency heads responsible for the federal response to a potential outbreak, said the country was preparing swiftly.

"As I said when we saw the first cases of this virus back in the spring, I don't want anybody to be alarmed, but I do want everybody to be prepared," Obama said. "We know that we usually get a second, larger wave of these flu viruses in the fall, and so response plans have been put in place across all levels of government."

He added, "We're also making steady progress on developing a safe and effective H1N1 flu vaccine"

Obama said that a federally backed flu shot campaign would likely begin soon, though he emphasized that participation would be optional, if highly recommended.

But Obama also said that the nation's response to a potential resurgence of the disease, which sickened dozens of people around the country and was responsible for several fatalities, must go beyond the federal government.

"Every American has a role to play in responding to this virus," he said. "We need state and local governments on the front lines to make antiviral medications and vaccines available, and be ready to take whatever steps are necessary to support the health care system."
The president added, "We need families and businesses to ensure that they have plans in place if a family member, a child, or a co-worker contracts the flu and needs to stay home."

The most important step citizens can take to avert infection is to be aware of potential risk factors, Obama said.

"We need everyone to take the common-sense steps that we know can make a difference," he said. "Stay home if you're sick. Wash your hands frequently. Cover your sneezes with your sleeve, not your hands. And take all the necessary precautions to stay healthy."

He added, "I know it sounds simple, but it's important and it works."

Obama cautioned that though there would likely be surprises and challenges ahead, the federal response team was well prepared to shift its strategies as necessary.

"I think we've done an extraordinary job in preparing for this flu outbreak," he said. "The way it's moving is still somewhat unpredictable, but what I'm absolutely confident about is that our team that's assembled here has done an extraordinary job in preparing for whatever may happen." :tiphat:http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1055647&Category=Top story
 
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SICKENED DOZENS????? SEVERAL FATALITIES????? He said this today?????

Someone needs to tell him the truth...
 
Re: Obama says Americans should get swine flu vaccine

Obama Urges Common Sense In Fighting Swine Flu

Until the first several million doses of swine flu vaccine are available in at least a month, President Obama is urging Americans to take precautions that might help slow the spread of H1N1.


Wash your hands frequently. Sneeze and cough into your shirtsleeves. Stay home if you or your kids get infected by H1N1.



?Every American has a role to play in responding to this virus. We need state and local governments on the front lines to make antiviral medications and vaccines available, and be ready to take whatever steps are necessary to support the health care system,? Obama said today in the Rose Garden after being briefed on the federal effort to try to contain swine flu.


?We need hospitals and health care providers to continue preparing for an increased patient load, and to take steps to protect health care workers. We need families and businesses to ensure that they have plans in place if a family member, a child, or a co-worker contracts the flu and needs to stay home,? Obama added.


Obama is getting some help spreading the word from Sesame Street?s lovable Muppet Elmo:



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THE WHITE HOUSE

September 1, 2009


2009-H1N1 National Preparedness and Response Overview
The health and safety of the American people is the first priority of President Barack Obama. Since the novel 2009-H1N1 flu virus emerged in the United States during the third week of April, the President has received regular briefings and asked his Cabinet to spare no effort in addressing this national security challenge. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is leading the way on public health preparedness and response efforts, the Principal Federal Official for domestic incidents, the Secretary of Homeland Security, is coordinating the supporting activities of Federal departments and agencies and facilitating response actions with State, local and territorial governments and tribal and private sector partners, while other Cabinet officials are leading complementary initiatives in their area of responsibility. It is a well-coordinated, all hands on deck approach. All Federal efforts are aimed at reducing the impact of 2009-H1N1 on the health and well-being of Americans and on the economy and functioning of society.

Key elements of our preparedness and response efforts include:


Preparing for a fall wave of H1N1 flu with great team work across the Nation
Implementing a National Framework for 2009-H1N1 preparedness and response, including the four pillars of surveillance, mitigation, vaccine, and communications Partnering with Congress, governors, mayors, territorial and tribal officials, state and local health departments and emergency managers, the medical community, private-sector entities, and community-based groups for an effective response Issuing medical, science-derived public guidance for K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, businesses and employers, and families across the country available 24/7 on www.flu.gov
Making steady progress on developing a safe, effective, and voluntary H1N1 flu vaccine
Preparing for a voluntary, but strongly recommended, H1N1 flu shot program to be available to all Americans that wish to participate over a period of time
Encouraging Americans to act on a shared responsibility to reduce the impact of H1N1 flu
Calling on individuals and families to plan for the fall flu season and to take steps to prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu
To learn more about this virus, please go to www.flu.gov or talk to your doctor.
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