Updates on A/H1N1 (Swine Flu):
1. The first NYC swine flu-related death occurred Sunday night. Mitchell Wiener, 55, assistant principal at a New York City public school died in Queens Hospital after 5 days of hospitalization. “Mr. Wiener had a history of medical problems that may have put him at greater risk, the officials said.” Although [...]
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•”Swine” Flu Sheds Light on Role of Public Health
Posted in health, social commentary, tagged economy, H1N1, health, swine flu, virus, WHO on April 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today, the Economix blog on New York Times published “Swine Flu vs. Financial Panics”, which notes 5 key advantages public health has over economics:
The public takes these officials more seriously.
Public health officials know how to communicate effectively.
They, with the help of doctors, provide us warnings and indications of vulnerability as often as possible.
Practice makes perfect. [...]
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•Swine-Flu Vaccine: NOT YET AVAILABLE
Posted in health, social commentary, tagged CDC, H1N1, health, swine flu, virus, WHO on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
People, people! The long-sought-after-and-deeply-desired swine flu is NOT AVAILABLE YET. Although the CDC website indicates the H1N1 flu vaccine will be available this fall (and it is fall already!), the recent NY Times article revealed that it’s not yet ready… at least not in New York. So hold your horses~! In the mean time, be cautious of your symptoms—cold [...]
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