Pork Safe to Eat confirmed

Washington, DC (AP) - U. S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) announced on Monday that a sample of pigs from the Minnesota State Fair is the influenza A (H1N1) virus, but also reminded consumers will not get sick by eating pork.

"People can not get the flu from eating pork or pork products. Pork is safe to eat," USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said.

Vilsack and driven by fears of U.S. pork importers are international organizations and the World Organization for Animal Health have advised that restrict trade of pork and pork products has no scientific basis.

Pig model from Minnesota State Fair has been tested for H1N1 as part of a research project at the University of Iowa and University of Minnesota focused on the detection of viruses in the events and places where the swine and human interaction.

The project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A/H1N1 Pandemic Vaccine launched by Baxter

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX) announced today that it has ceased production of its first batch of commercial CELVAPAN pandemic H1N1 vaccine in late July and is studying plans for distribution in accordance with national health authorities to obtain necessary clearances rating. CELVAPAN, brand name of the company's H1N1 pandemic flu vaccine, uses a patented Baxter, Vero cell culture technology.

Baxter intends to submit the initial quantities CELVAPAN state public health pandemic enterprise agreements. They subscribe to the vaccine after health (World Health Organization lift), 6th level, you know phase and the declaration of a pandemic.

Baxter Real Estate, Vero cell technology in the production of the expectations of the company quickly produced in response to a pandemic vaccine. CELVAPAN was developed and produced in this process within 12 weeks of receipt of H1N1 virus, which represents a breakthrough in vaccine production.

"We are very pleased with our company's ability to meet their waiting time for the development and production of CELVAPAN," said Joy Amundson, Corporate Vice President and President of Baxter Bioscience. "This is an encouraging validation of our science, our technology team, and Vero cell vaccine, Baxter, fulfilling this important goal to help solve the pressing problem of public health."

More Children die from Swine Flu H1N1 Virus

Friday, Oct. 16 (HealthDay News) - U.S. eleven children died of H1N1 swine influenza last week at the federal level, officials said Friday, adding that the disease is now so widespread that it has surpassed the epidemic.

Adding to the serious situation that production problems have delayed the production of vaccines H1N1. Instead of achieving the target of 40 million doses in late October, less than 30 million doses will be available, said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of VS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases afternoon press conference.

"Delays, manufacturers will have a significant impact on the country in their planning. We are seeing more and more vaccines become available - we had more, but at least we have something," she said.

Schuchat said 86 children have died of H1N1 swine influenza virus appeared Since last spring, with 43 of those deaths coming in September and early October alone. He stressed that the concern that swine influenza is particularly dangerous for children and young adults with no immunity to this disease. Over the past three years have seen the deaths of children from the regular seasonal flu, from 46 to 88 per year.

"It is very unfortunate statistics," she said.

Strangely, Schuchat said that about half of the children who died in late August were teenagers. Health officials say young children are more vulnerable.

Swine influenza is widespread in 41 states, compared with 37 states last week, said Schuchat, and disease, hospitalization and mortality continues to grow. "

Despite delays in the production of vaccines, more than expected doses per week, Schuchat said. "We all must accept the situation. It's a pity we are not the best way to produce vaccines perfect.

Currently, 11.4 million doses of vaccine are available, and 8 million doses of those who were ordered states, Schuchat said. Ultimately, the Government hopes to abandon the 190 million doses by the end of the year, federal officials said.

The first dose of the swine flu vaccine, which was published earlier this month, in the form of nasal spray called FluMist, which is designed for people from 2 to 49 years who are not pregnant and do not have a chronic illness. Now, just over half the vaccines in the form of capsules, which makes the vaccine available to more people, Schuchat said.

In addition to the children that they should be closer to the front line for a shot of swine flu include pregnant women, people care for young children, professionals and people with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.

Schuchat also urged people to be vaccinated against regular seasonal flu. Eighty-two million doses of seasonal flu vaccine have been distributed, the overall goal of 114 million doses. "Since 71 percent of the dose would have been broken," she said.

Schuchat added that it is not too late for the seasonal flu shot from the seasonal flu season has not started yet, and influenza H1N1 remains the dominant strains in circulation.

Thursday, warned VS Food and Drug consumers to use caution when buying goods over the Internet that claims to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure influenza H1N1. Often these products are not what they claim that they are illegal or sell in the U.S..

For example, did the agency that the pills from India, which claims the role of the antiviral drug Tamiflu actually contain talc and acetaminophen, but not Tamiflu.

Products for sale online with the claims for the diagnosis, prevention, protection, treatment, or treatment in the 2009 flu virus H1N1, should be evaluated carefully, "said FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, in a prepared statement." Medicine purchased from sites that operate on because the law allows consumers to increased risk in connection with the higher potential that the products will be forged impure, contaminated, or too little or too much active ingredient.

Friday, stopping a judge in New York State mandatory influenza vaccination for health professionals. New York is the only state that requires health care workers should be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and swine. Ban came in response to a lawsuit filed by three nurses, who said the mandatory vaccination violated their civil rights, The New York Times.

Should not take Swine Flu Vaccine

We are told to keep the tribe, because in another month Barbados Health expects to get their hands on the H1N1 vaccine. Should we welcome the news? U.S. cable networks and others in the media fraternity is focused on the opposite position to the H1N1 vaccine to take.

Is there clarity on this issue?

This year is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from influenza vaccines other than influenza itself.

This article on Lew Rockwell discusses how to:

1. Swine influenza is just another influenza. It is not unusual fatal.
2. It is the first time both seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines are administered. Both seasonal flu and swine flu vaccines would require two vaccinations. This is because a vaccine is not sufficient to produce antibodies. This is a recognition that prior influenza vaccination virtually useless. Can you trust them this time?
3. Excipients are added to vaccines to increase the production of antibodies, but can cause auto-immune reactions. Some additives are mercury (thimerosal), aluminum and squalene. Why would you sign a consent form for your children be injected with mercury, which is even more brain-toxic than lead?
4. This is the first year mock vaccines are used for FDA approval. The vaccines are tested, is not the same vaccines your child will be given.
5. Over-vaccination is a common practice now in America. American children are exposed to 29 vaccines at the age of two. In the meantime, veterinarians backed by repeated vaccination in dogs due to the effects observed.
6. Modern medicine has no explanation for autism, despite the continued increase in prevalence. But autism is not reported among the Amish children to non-vaccinated.
7. Scientists warn that excessive use of influenza vaccines and anti-flu drug Tamiflu and Relenza can use genetic pressure on influenza viruses, and so they are more likely to mutate into a more deadly strain.
8. Most seasonal influenza A (H1N1) virus strains tested in the U.S. and other countries are now resistant to Tamiflu (oseltamivir). Tamiflu is a drug almost useless against seasonal flu.
9. Health officials are irresponsible in their failure of all the ways to enhance immunity against influenza. No options outside the problematic anti-influenza drugs and vaccines are offered, although there is strong evidence that vitamins C and D, immune activation and the trace mineral selenium prevent the worst form of the disease

Moms take Swine Flu Vaccines

I pray Cafe Moms to talk about whether their family of H1N1 vaccine for prevention of swine influenza will receive. Today Science_Spot share her opinion: Although the pro-vaccine will not H1N1 vaccine. And their reasons have nothing to do with security ...

CafeMom: Will you or your children get swine flu vaccine?

If I was convinced that it worked well, and the threat of death from H1N1 flu seriously enough, we would all line up to get it. This is because I know how vaccines work, and I will do what is best for the health of myself and my children. My concern is more in line with the question of whether this vaccine works, no security. I am not convinced that there is a sufficient likelihood that the vaccine works as it should. This opinion is based on the immunogenicity of the information brochure, and the fact that the producers ran by the Center for Disease Control to come into production, and had a less desirable antigen, which requires two injections instead of using the usual single injection . Who knows if they will decide three injections are needed? I am pro-vaccine, but not just a vaccine with a whip themselves a moment's notice. I am not convinced that it works correctly.

Many mothers and pregnant women are frightened by recent reports of deaths among pregnant women and children from swine flu, and therefore treat H1N1 vaccine. Do you think it is difficult for a wise decision when there is so much hysteria around this issue?

I think it's certainly a difficult decision to spin the news to put on those things, the agenda of the CDC and pushes all the websites that are anti-vaccine in general. I know many mothers who do not know what to believe. Read all information on this subject, many of them questionable accuracy makes things worse. My advice is to look at a variety of sources and time to understand what you read and evaluate the accuracy based on source and bring your personal expertise.

If a mother is on the fence about whether she or her children be vaccinated, where she could go to get good information?

I recommend starting with your doctor. This is the person you trust with your health, and if you do not agree on principles such as vaccination programs, health, habits, etc., then you have a new doctor! You should talk to someone else who is involved in the upbringing of your children, including grandparents and his wife, because this is an open discussion and learning session for you both.

You can also reach groups on CafeMom not pushing an agenda, but only provide information (such as The Science Spot). I have some information published in my previous blog entries, and one of them intended to make a decision based on facts. Here are some of the latest messages diary I wrote on this subject:

Can Antibiotics treat H1N1 Swine Flu?

The CDC just reported a study of 77 people who died of the H1N1 swine flu, finding that 22 of those unfortunate 77 had evidence of bacterial coinfection in the lungs – meaning that bacterial pneumonia as well as the direct effects of viral H1N1 may have contributed to death.

In prior flu pandemics it is known that bacterial pneumonia was often responsible for many deaths. The initial viral infection seems to set the stage for a one-two punch.

In this newest study, bacterial coinfections caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S. aureus, and group A Streptococcus were proven using modern techniques on postmortem lung tissue samples. Out of the 22 samples found to have bacterial infections, the most common pathogen isolated was Streptococcus pneumoniae.

These results cannot be used to determine the prevalence of bacterial coinfection in all fatal cases due to several limitations (including the fact that not all possible bacteria could be tested for, knowledge of the final cause of death in some patients was limited, and tissue samples may have been collected from unaffected portions of the lung).

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