We're on schedule for the expected increase in novel H1N1 flu cases from the swine flu pandemic coincident with school starting up. The red line is this year's flu season, and the peak at week 35 represents influenza like illness (ILI), defined as fever of 100 and cough or sore throat, as seen by sentinel...
Officials Brace For An H1N1 Resurgence
As the start of school looms, vaccination plans, communication efforts and school closure contingencies dominate pandemic planning efforts by the Federal government and public health officials. And all that activity has the public's attention. From a survey of public attitudes about H1N1 from Harvard School of Public Health run in June:
"Approximately...
White House Panel: 90,000 Could Die in U.S. From Swine Flu
Filed under: Health Care, Predictions, Obama Administration
Swine flu could hospitalize 1.8 million Americans and kill up to 90,000 this fall, according to a new report from a presidential panel that has studied the virus, also known as H1N1. The 68-page report outlines a "plausible scenario" in which 60...
Despite Assurances, Senators Question Government’s Swine Flu Response
In an attempt to quell renewed public concern over the H1N1 flu virus, three of President Barack Obama's top Cabinet officials assured members of Congress on Wednesday that the swine flu outbreak in the U.S. is still under control.
"We're addressing this situation aggressively and collectively," said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, who was joined...
Take a Sick Day, Please: H1N1 and the Office
Filed under: Health Care, Woman Up
As a near-constant sneezer when the weather changes, flu season is a chance for me to experience the kind of general public shunning usually reserved for tax auditors or people who attempt to leash their cats. On crowded trains,...
Lieberman Calls Out Government on H1N1 Vaccine Shortage
As public discontent festers in response to inadequate H1N1 vaccine supplies, Congressional calls for answers continue to swell.
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Filed under: Health Care, Deep Background, CongressIs the Business Community Pro-Swine Flu?
Allowing workers to stay home when they're ill...
Five Things Amanda Knox Should Have Known Before Arriving in Italy
Filed under: The Cram
Amanda Knox has had a rough time lately. The 22-year-old Seattle native has spent the last two years in an Italian jail, facing criminal prosecution for the throat-slashing murder of her former roommate. Knox is expected to learn...
Radio Spots Target African-Americans at Risk for H1N1 Complications
Filed under: Health Care, Race, Woman Up
In case you didn't know, it's National Influenza Vaccination Week.The day after she was sworn in as Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin and other health officials announced new public service radio spots urging African...
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