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Jan 2, 2012 Death in China from H1N5 Swine Flu VirusThe first H5N1 death of the New Year occurred in China this morning, Jan. 2, 2012. The victim lived in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, which is just across a river from Hong Kong. The Shenzhen Disease Control Center issued a statement, saying that, although the flu virus is highly virulent, it "cannot spread among people" and there is "no need for Shenzhen citizens to panic." Chen, a 39 year old bus driver, developed a fever on December 21 and was hospitalized on December 25. Chen has been in close contact with 120 people recently, and so far, no one else has become ill. Just across the river in Hong Kong, 2 weeks ago (one week before Chen became ill), a chicken tested positive for the H5N1 flu virus. Over 19,000 chickens were destroyed at a Hong Kong market and the sale of poultry was banned for 3 weeks. In addition, on Dec. 17, an Oriental Magpie Robin found dead, was also tested and found to be positive for the virus. As you may have guessed, scientists are watching any new cases of H5N1 closely, since the H5N1 virus has been mutated in a laboratory (by two different individuals) to make it easily transmissible . The medical community will be watching closely, to make sure that mutation is not happening naturally and that the virus has not been used as a weapon! Dec 20, 2011 H5N1 Avian Flu ThreatIn a surprising turn of events, H5N1 Avian Flu has been mutated to become the unthinkable threat that many of us have feared. But this series of 5 mutations did not occur naturally. It has been duplicated in two separate university laboratories, once by Dutch scientists led by Dr. Fouchier and again by Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a professor of virology in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Considered to be a threat for bioterrorism, the H5N1 virus has mutated to the form where it can be spread easily from person to person, as well as from animal to animal. Because the H5N1 has killed 60% of its human victims, 600 people to date, it is considered to be a possible biological weapon. The scientists who have made the discoveries are pushing to have their findings published. The U.S. government’s National Security Advisory Board for Biosecurity is currently considering just how much of the information should be published. In the meantime, we have one of the world’s most deadly viruses, in semi-secure locations at two universities, on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Oct 11, 2011 Swine Flu Vaccine Causes NarcosepsyFinland has acknowledged that the swine flu vaccine causes irreversible neurological damage and has caused Narcopepsy in at least 79 children in the country. The Finnish government has agreed to pay for lifetime medical care for the children affected. While the government has admitted that the vaccines cause harm, it has not halted the vaccinations of its children. An article in Natural News provides documentation that the vaccines do absolutely nothing to prevent your getting the flu, and a dose of vitamin D each day would keep you healthier,with no dangerous risks. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to vaccinate children, with no consideration for neurological damage, including autism. Oct 4, 2011 Foodborne Illnesses | Foodborne DiseasesFoodborne illnesses and foodborne diseases can come from contamination of your food, meat from ill animals, spoilage or from pathogens like fungi that grow on plants. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Foodborne Illnesses | Foodborne Diseases" Oct 3, 2011 Listeria Bacteria Prevention | How to Prevent ListeriosisListeria bacteria prevention is similar to that of other foodborne illnesses like salmonella and e-coli. Good hygiene and avoiding high risk foods can greatly cut your risks. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Listeria Bacteria Prevention | How to Prevent Listeriosis" Oct 3, 2011 What Causes Listeria? | Foodborne Illnesses | Listeria MonocytogenesWhat causes listeria? There are a couple of ways that you can contract a listeriosis infection and if you understand how you can get it, you will be better prepared to prevent it! Oct 3, 2011 Listeria Outbreak | How Serious is Listeriosis?A listeria outbreak is not life-threatening to healthy children or adults, but it can be far more serious for pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Listeria Outbreak | How Serious is Listeriosis?" Oct 3, 2011 Listeria Infection – Who is at Risk? | Listeria and PregnancyListeria infection is more of a risk for some people than others. Most at risk are pregnant women and their babies, infants, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Oct 3, 2011 Symptoms of Listeria | Listeriosis SymptomsThe symptoms of listeria vary dramatically from person to person. Depending on your state of health and your immune system, you can show no symptoms or you can become seriously ill. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Symptoms of Listeria | Listeriosis Symptoms" Oct 3, 2011 What is Listeriosis? | Listeria Monocytogenes | Listeria BacteriaWhat is Listeriosis? Listeria, also known as the listeria monocytogenes bacteria, is an organism found frequently in the environment. Occasionally it infects a person, who becomes severely ill. New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
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