PIG-FLU FEARS ONLY FEED THE PROBLEM

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Published April 28, 2009 at 12:58 a.m.

THERE'S too much worry afoot about the swine flu, with sniffles cases filling our ERs. To gain control of the emerging outbreak, Americans must cooperate calmly with a measured public-health response. So far, this isn't happening ... Nothing ...

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Hugh Jackman cancels Mexico City visit on swine flu concern

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Published April 28, 2009 at 12:36 a.m.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Even the mighty Wolverine is taking precautions when it comes to swine flu ...

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Swine Flu: Trying to Think Correctly

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Published April 28, 2009 at 12:30 a.m.
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To deal with swine flu, Dr. Jon LaPook advises not to stockpile antivirals, to practice good hygiene, and to stay informed ...

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Swine flu has many L.A. immigrants reconsidering Mexico travel plans

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Published April 27, 2009 at 11:50 p.m.
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Many Southern California residents who have family or business interests in Mexico are canceling their trips, while others stock up on surgical masks and sanitizers before hopping on the plane ... If his future weren't on the line, Cal State Fullerton student Carlos Reyes says, he wouldn't be flying to Mexico. Not with swine flu loose and having killed nearly 150 people there ...

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Video Podcast: Symptoms of Swine Flu

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Published April 27, 2009 at 8:25 p.m.

In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with CDC's Influenza Division, describes the symptoms of swine flu and warning signs to look for that indicate the need for urgent medical attention ...

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Travel Health Warning: Swine Influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico -- Avoid Nonessential Travel to Mexico

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Published April 27, 2009 at 7:53 p.m.

As of April 27, 2009, the Government of Mexico has reported 18 laboratory confirmed human cases of swine influenza A/H1N1 infection. At this time, CDC recommends that U.S. travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico ...

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UPDATED Interim Guidance on Case Definitions for Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Human Case Investigations

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Published April 27, 2009 at 6:51 p.m.

This document provides interim guidance for state and local health departments conducting investigations of human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. The following case definitions are for the purpose of investigations of suspected, probable, and confirmed cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection ...

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Why U.S. Is Well Prepared for Swine Flu

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Published April 27, 2009 at 6:36 p.m.
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No. Public-health officials say the swine flu that's killing people in Mexico probably won't hit the U.S. as hard ...

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Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level Raised

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Published April 27, 2009 at 6:28 p.m.

Swine flu has prompted the World Health Organization to heighten its pandemic alert level from phase 3 to phase 4 ...

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Can Swine Flu Be Stopped at the Airport?

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Published April 27, 2009 at 5:04 p.m.
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Airplanes can transport disease quickly. What governments and individuals can do to protect themselves ...

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   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in humans the symptoms of H1N1 swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. The 2009 outbreak has shown an increased percentage of patients reporting diarrhea and vomiting.

   Recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.