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Swine flu 2009: Vaccine update

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More than 25 cases of H1N1 or "swine" flu have been confirmed on the Case Western Reserve University campus in the month of October, but that number is expected to rise....

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Sean Rushforth

posted 10/30/09 @ 10:42 AM EST

The number of confirmed swine flu cases continues to rise as 73,000 cases were reported in the UK last week. Swine Flu UK
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msimon

posted 10/31/09 @ 1:24 AM EST

I see Swine flu mentioned all over the news media but I don't know if this variation of the flu is any different than the ordinary flu? Other than the fact that its a new strain, is it more dangerous? I don't think so but anyway I'm glad the public is being careful and safe. I'd like to share a funny swine flu graphic http://typobounty.com/Funny/Swine-Flu.htm
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Ross Wasserstrom

posted 11/01/09 @ 12:56 PM EST

To answer your question about H1N1 in relation to seasonal influenza: all my research says they are equally dangerous. Anyone at risk for seasonal flu (pregnant women, children, HIV/AIDS patients, diabetics) should be equally careful of H1N1. Also, the symptoms present as the same: fever, chills, sweats, coughing/sneezing. The only way to tell if you have H1N1 is through a PCR test at a hospital or doctor's office.

That said, there is no seasonal flu activity in Cleveland at this time, so anyone with flu-like symptoms should follow H1N1 safety guidelines.






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msimon

 I see Swine flu mentioned all over the news media but I don't know if this variation of the flu is any different than the ordinary flu? Other than the fact that its a new strain, is it more dangerous? I don't think so but anyway I'm glad the public is being careful and safe. I'd like to share a funny swine flu graphic http://typobounty.com/Funny/Swine-Flu.htm
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