Swine Flu Is Spreading In More Countries

Chicago Sun Times And Swine Flu

After an unexpected low rate of attendance at Kilmer elementary school CEO Ron Huberman showed concern as only 87% of students showed up for classes, as officials investigate if students might have contracted the swine flu virus.

While the suspected swine flu infections are investigated, classes at Kilmer were suspended for at least two days. Medical samples from suspected infected students are being sent to the Center for Disease Control. Results will take 24 36 hours for the agency to confirm if the students are infected with the swine virus.

The 12 year old student, suspected of being infected is recuperating at home. Kilmer 875 students are pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, Medical authorities are also studying attendance patterns in other schools.

There are 64 swine virus flu infections throughout the United States as of Tuesday April 28th.

The World Health Organization, on the other hand confirmed the pandemic swine flu is having low impact around the world. Simultaneously, American health authorities confirmed the first death in American territory attributed to the flu virus.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the global response to human cases of swine flu. As first US death was confirmed, the World Health Organization have raised the alert level.

The death toll in Mexico touched the 159 mark, with more than 2000 infected. Mexico city authorities ordered the closure of eateries, bars, cinemas. Restaurants, cafes, diners, and food outlets have been prohibited from serving sit-down customers, while they stepped up their efforts to contain the deadly outbreak. Mexican authorities have ordered temporary closure of Mexican schools.

Human swine influenza and seasonal human flu are respiratory illnesses which have similar symptoms.

The public Health Agency of Canada is working with Mexican and American official to find answers for this spreading situation. Canada has reported 19 cases of human swine influenza, up to the 29th of April.

1976 remind us of Fort Dix, New Jersey. The United States set a precedent in attempting to vaccinate the population of the country. There were many critics of the program at the time, but the reality is that the epidemic never surfaced.

Swine flu symptoms in people are similar to those of regular human flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.

Human to human spread of swine flu has been documented and it might occur in the same way as seasonal flu, mainly through coughing and or sneezing of infected people.
To protect your health cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Discard the tissue in the trash after using it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water when coughing or sneezing. Avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and avoid contact with others to keep from infecting them.

Emergency warning sings that require urgent medical attention for children are: Fast breathing or trouble breathing; bluish skin color; not drinking enough fluids; not waking up or not interacting; being highly irritable; fever with a rash.

As per CNN, the World Health Organization has raised the swine flu alert to level 5, which indicates they fear a pandemic is imminent. Dr. Margareth Chan, the World Health Organization said that all countries should immediately activate their pandemic preparedness plans.

On Wednesday the 29th, the outbreak grew in terms of confirmed cases, people killed and countries with infections. Health officials are looking for information to get more data about the virus for which there is no vaccine yet.

Jose Damaso Ramon
The 29th of April 2009