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  1. Novel H1N1 Infections in Animals

    indigo girl replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Pandemic H1N1 Spread in Swine Raises Pandemic Concerns Pigs in Michigan were tested as part of a university research project back in late August. We are just now finding out that they were positive...

  2. Novel H1N1 Infections in Animals

    indigo girl replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Swine Flu Infected Pet Ferret - Oregon http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2009/10/20/h1n1-news-ferret-tests-positive-in-oregon.htm Of course, ferrets would be susceptible. These are the animals used in...

  3. Novel H1N1 Infections in Animals

    indigo girl replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    H1N1 in Turkeys - Chile

  4. Novel H1N1 Infections in Animals

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    H1N1 in Turkeys - Ontario, Canada

  5. Novel H1N1 Infections in Animals

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    Japan Testing Swine For Suspected H1N1

  6. Ever hear of Peramirvir?

    indigo girl replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/21/eveningnews/main5407222.shtml

  7. Deaths of Students, School Nurses and Teachers Once the Schools Re-opened

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina http://www.heraldsun.com/pages/full_story/push?article-H1N1+a+nightmare+for+local+family%20&id=4065103-H1N1+a+nightmare+for+local+family&instance=homefifthleft...

  8. No Prior Existing Conditions but Dead Anyway

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    Brooklyn Park, Maryland http://wjz.com/local/H1N1.vaccine.flu.2.1261725.html (hat tip

  9. Deaths of Students, School Nurses and Teachers Once the Schools Re-opened

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    Brooklyn Park, Maryland http://wjz.com/local/H1N1.vaccine.flu.2.1261725.html (hat tip

  10. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    indigo girl replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_keyfacts.htm The same answers would be true whether we talking about seasonal or swine flu vaccines. Descriptions of both are given at the CDC site:...

  11. The H1N1 vaccine will arrive too late to help most Americans

    indigo girl replied to musiklover's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Might be moot, but since most are not tested and the tests are not reliable anyway, the vax will for most provide the protective antibodies needed. Wish they would hurry up already with getting it out...

  12. CDC Updates Infection Control Guidance for Swine Flu

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    http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2009/10/cdc-updates-infection-control-guidance.html I only posted some of what is on the

  13. CDC Updates Infection Control Guidance for Swine Flu

    indigo girl replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No, we are wearing the duck billed, N95 which looks scarey enough, and is rather uncomfortable. PAPRs are supposed to be better for pregnant women, but then they really should not be taking care of...

  14. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    indigo girl replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The 1976 swine flu virus, A/New Jersey/76 (Hsw1N1) never caused an epidemic. There was an outbreak of this novel virus but it was confined solely to Ft. Dix, New Jersey. There was however, a...

  15. My hospital's new PPE policy!

    indigo girl replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    OSHA Statement re: H1N1-related Inspections 14 Oct 2009

  16. No Prior Existing Conditions but Dead Anyway

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    British Columbia http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20091020/bc_healthy_h1n1_death_091020/20091020/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome (hat tip

  17. No Prior Existing Conditions but Dead Anyway

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    Clark County, Nevada http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11349041 (hat tip

  18. My hospital's new PPE policy!

    indigo girl replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, now they have allowed a loophole for facilities to prioritize the N95 masks. It is called "prioritized respirator use mode" and it will be difficult to tell if they are really out of masks are...

  19. My hospital's new PPE policy!

    indigo girl replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Workers in the Workplace Against Novel H1N1 Influenza A: A Letter Report...

  20. My hospital's new PPE policy!

    indigo girl replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601202&sid=aGpN0bZcUDbg Surgical masks are better than nothing but the research indicates that you are far better protected with the

  21. My hospital's new PPE policy!

    indigo girl replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    I spent 2 days listening to the IOM hearings on PPE for HCW. I had been wondering about the eyeshields also. What they said was that you can be infected with influenza via the lacrimal ducts if you do...

  22. HCW Fatalities

    indigo girl replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NIOSH Asks Public to Report Health Worker H1N1 Cases http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/10/16/niosh-asks-public-to-report-health-worker-h1n1-cases.aspx Isn't it kind of strange that NIOSH is asking...

  23. Deaths of Students, School Nurses and Teachers Once the Schools Re-opened

    indigo girl replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Rapid City, Iowa http://www.argusleader.com/article/20091020/NEWS/91020002/1001 (hat tip

  24. Deaths of Students, School Nurses and Teachers Once the Schools Re-opened

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    Oak Grove, Missouri http://www.fox4kc.com/wdaf-11-year-old-death-102009,0,3474207.story (hat tip

  25. CDC says "this flu season is very sobering"

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    http://scienceblogs.com/effectmeasure/2009/10/why_cdc_says_this_years_flu_se.php You will need to read the full commentary and get a look at the graphs to fully understand why this is important...