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"Worried Well" flock to ER, in case they have the flu, give taste of pandemc scenario

Sun, 2009-05-10 08:18 — JRees

"Worried well' overload gives taste of pandemic scenario

Publication: CIDRAP News
Author: Maryn McKenna * Contributing Writer
Date: 08 May 2009

With the global outbreak of novel H1N1 influenza (swine flu) entering its fourth week, physicians at emergency rooms, clinics, and hospitals around the United States say they are overwhelmed with "worried well" who have as much as doubled their patient loads.

Harvard School of Public Health: Americans Have Taken Steps to Protect Themselves Against H1N1

Sat, 2009-05-09 09:04 — JRees

May 8, 2009

Boston, MA -- As part of a series about Americans' response to the H1N1 flu outbreak, the Harvard Opinion Research Program at the Harvard School of Public Health has released a national poll which finds that many Americans have taken steps to protect themselves and their families against the disease. The polling was done on May 5-6, 2009.

Americans' Response

Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak Update: May 8,2009

Sat, 2009-05-09 04:04 — admin

From the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance

Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak Update
May 8, 2009

Psychosocial Patterns of the H1N1 Outbreak Tending Toward Relaxed Vigilance

Tue, 2009-05-05 09:59 — admin

Lots of mixed messages this morning about the threat of swine flu. Below are quotes from the latest AP summary story, which reflect the fact that government and political figures appear to believe that the worst is over, while government health officials and scientists are urging caution. A Gallup poll yesterday found 19 percent say they personally worried Sunday about getting swine flu, down from 25 percent Thursday night. And swine flu is no longer getting the amount of coverage it was last week by national news organizations.

Flu Models: Swine Flu Here to Stay?

Tue, 2009-04-28 14:35 — admin

By Patrick Oppmann
CNN

SEATTLE, Washington (CNN) -- Predicting the path of a swine flu outbreak is next to impossible, public health officials say. But Dr. Ira Longini has spent more than three decades trying to do just that.

Dr. Ira Longini studies simulations of hypothetical influenzas and how they would spread. And Longini says the apparent new strain of swine flu appears to be here to stay. "We are probably going to have to live with this virus for some time," he told CNN.

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