h1n1 virus

Rumor has it in case you guys haven't heard-there have been so many cases of swine flu in Wise Co that they are no longer testing for it...The only flu test being done is flu type A. Yes, I think something needs to be done would love to know if rumor is in fact true and if Powell Valley has been affected the most, why do they refuse to close and contaminate the buildings?/

Uh because it is Wise County. They have no respect for anyone living here. And yes the local papers have said that PV has been affected the most. It's all about the money and who you know in this place.

As far as I know, there are no "true swine flu" cases here, a lot of flu. The ER tests everyone with flu symptoms for A & B. The doctor's office are overrun with people wanting flu testing, so cant do everyone, so they flood the ER because it is quicker to get the results.

What are the symptoms of h`n1?

H1N1 Symptoms
The symptoms of H1N1 are similar to the symptoms of common seasonal flu. The common symptoms of H1N1 Flu include:

Fever – particularly a fever of over 100 degrees
Sore throat
Cough
Chills and fatigue
Body aches
Headache
Occasionally, vomiting and diarrhea
Persons who experience flu-like symptoms should contact their physician immediately, but, remember, Swine Flu is an extremely contagious disease and anyone who believe they are infected with H1N1 should avoid going out in public unless absolutely necessary. So, call first.

Warning Signs
Anyone at higher risk of serious complications from seasonal flu, including people over the age 65, and children younger than 5 years old, pregnant women, people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as diabetes, or heart disease), and people who are infected with HIV should be extra vigilant in looking for the symptoms of H1N1.

However, anyone with asthma or other respiratory illness, and perhaps even heavy smokers should be extra vigilant, because what makes severe cases of H1N1 more severe than regular flu is the way that it attacks the respiratory system. Seasonal flu is largely an upper respiratory illness, but in severe cases H1N1 moves deeper into the lungs and causes viral pneumonia. It is the complications from the pneumonia that has caused the vast majority of Swine Flu deaths.

Because young children often cannot clearly explain how they are feeling it critically important to keep an eye out for children who are having difficulty breathing.

If any person, but particularly small children and others in high risk groups, exhibit any of the following serious warning signs, seek immediate emergency medical care:

Trouble breathing, including rapid breathing.
Gray or bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Sleeping constantly and not interacting when awake
Being especially irritable
Not urinating or no tears when crying
The symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
H1N1 Symptoms: Summary
The symptoms of H1N1 are nearly identical to the traditional flu, but you should also look for the beginning of pneumonia type symptoms, particularly among anyone has a pre-existing respiratory illness.

In simple layman’s terms the severe cases of Swine Flu are basically the seasonal flu and viral pneumonia. Most cases are NOT severe, but the worse cases can be fatal, usually because of respiratory complications.

whatcha want now wrote:

As far as I know, there are no "true swine flu" cases here, a lot of flu. The ER tests everyone with flu symptoms for A & B. The doctor's office are overrun with people wanting flu testing, so cant do everyone, so they flood the ER because it is quicker to get the results.

Yes there has been "true" cases of the swine flu. My friend works for the health dept. over 90% of those that tested positive for type A have been the swine. The seasonal flu ususally doesn't officially start until late Nov. Most Dr offices and ER's don't send them in because the Swine flu testing cost more and they see no need since they are treated the same.

letting you know wrote:

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Yes there has been "true" cases of the swine flu. My friend works for the health dept. over 90% of those that tested positive for type A have been the swine. The seasonal flu ususally doesn't officially start until late Nov. Most Dr offices and ER's don't send them in because the Swine flu testing cost more and they see no need since they are treated the same.

what i was trying to say is that there has not been to my knowledge anyone that has been admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with "swine flu". They may test postive for influenza A or B. The A&B test is simple nose swab that they do in the er to everyone withe flu like symptoms. They have been people here admitted and diagnosed with influenza.