MMWR - Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report November 13, 2009 Vol.58 No.44

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Permalink Reply by Debby Bruck on November 14, 2009 at 12:04pm

FANTASTIC INFORMATION GUDNY!

MAIN PREVENTATIVE TO ILLNESS IS SANITARY PRACTICES - SELF QUARANTINE & HAND WASHING NOTHING is said about Vitamin D, immune boosting herbals such as astragalus, probiotics, vitamin C, elderberry or any other ancient wisdom. Why? Still promoting vaccination despite the clear and present dangers of side effects.

What is already known on this topic?
The 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus emerged in the United States in April 2009 and continues to cause significant disease.

What is added by this report?
Pediatric hospitalization rates related to pandemic H1N1 are higher than all other age groups, and influenza-related pediatric deaths continue to rise.

What are the implications for public health practice?
Current epidemiologic data support key actions by public health agencies, including vigorous vaccination campaigns for target groups recommended by Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), especially persons aged 6 months–24 years;

2) early empiric antiviral treatment of hospitalized persons and others who are severely ill or at high risk for influenza-related complications; and 3) continued emphasis of nonpharmaceutical strategies to limit the spread of influenza, such as frequent hand washing and staying home when ill.

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Permalink Reply by Debby Bruck on November 14, 2010 at 11:52am

Thank you for posting this article, Gudny. I have quoted it on a recent New York Times article.

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