H1N1 Swine Flu Updates for October 28, 2009
Malia and Sasha Obama Get H1N1 Flu Shots
The H1N1 swine flu shots are receiving an enormous amount of attention. Proponents cite that the H1N1 swine flu vaccination is safer than contracting the H1N1 swine flu virus. Opponents cite how quickly the H1N1 swine flu virus vaccination was created may point to safety issues. President Barack and Michelle Obama do not seem concerned.
Michelle Obama announced that his children (Malia and Sasha Obama) both received the H1N1 swine flu virus vaccination. CBS News Blog reported:
"A spokeswoman for Michelle Obama, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, tells the Associated Press that Sasha, age 8, and Malia, age 11, got the shot from a White House doctor last week after it became available to schoolchildren in the Washington area." (Malia and Sasha Obama Get H1N1 Flu Shots, 2009)
Michelle Obama's office stated that Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama are waiting to receive their H1N1 swine flu vaccination. They are waiting until members of high priority groups, such as pregnant women, have their chance to get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
Agnesian limits patient visits due to H1N1
Last week, Keokuk Health Systems announced that they would be limiting visits to patients. Keokuk Health Systems decision was targetted at limiting the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus. (Second area hospital limits visits to facility, 2009) Today, another health system announced a similar decision.
Agnesian Healthcare announced that their decision to begin limiting patient visits. Agnesian Healthcare explained that their decision was meant to aid in limiting H1N1 swine flu virus's spread. FDLReporter.com reported:
"In an effort to help prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus to patients, Agnesian HealthCare - including St. Agnes Hospital, St. Francis Home and Waupun Memorial Hospital - is temporarily raising the minimum age of visitors to hospital and nursing home patients to 18." (Agnesian limits patient visits due to H1N1, 2009)
Raising the required minimum age for all visitors is just one step being taken. Agnesian Healthcare is also asking the families, of nursing home patients, to limit visitors to immediate family only. These new guidelines will start on October 28, 2009. Agnesian Healthcare stated that they will stay in effect throughout the current H1N1 pandemic.
Oregon congressman back to work after H1N1 virus
An Oregon congressman found out that H1N1 swine flu can reach almost anyone. Oregon congressman Greg Walden is back to work after a bout with the H1N1 swine flu virus. Associated Press reported:
"Walden, a Republican, was out for four days last week.
His spokesman, Andrew Whelan, says Walden at first thought he had a cold, but then was diagnosed with a likely case of H1N1, also known as swine flu. Whelan says Walden's doctor gave him permission to go back to work." (Oregon congressman back to work after H1N1 virus, 2009)
We do not wish for anyone to get sick. This reporter has personally battled the H1N1 virus. It is a very nasty virus. Congressman Walden's bout with the flu does show that it can be contracted by almost anyone, it takes several days to get over, and highlights the need for employers to encourage their employees to stay home when sick.
H1N1 is closing schools, throughout the country, affecting how hospitals handle visitors, and requiring parents to consider seeking vaccination for their children. The United States is heading into our seasonal flu season. Education is crucial to keeping your family safe and prepared. Keeping up on H1N1 news is one way to receive that education. Provide your family all the tools possible by keeping up on the H1N1 news.
References
Malia and Sasha Obama) both received the H1N1 swine flu virus vaccination. October 2009. CBS News Blog. Retrieved on October 27, 2009 from http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/10/27/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5426406.shtml
Agnesian limits patient visits due to H1N1. October 2009. FDLReporter.com. Retrieved on October 27, 2009 from http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20091027/FON0101/91027163/1985
Oregon congressman back to work after H1N1 virus. October 2009. Associated Press. Retrieved on October 27, 2009 from http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j2ZoA_cXFTywZx7vepDNazEwi8BgD9BJHA5G0
Published by Bruce Ziebarth
I work full time in the Emergency Management fields as a planner and trainer. I also am pursuing a second career as a freelance writer. View profile
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- Malia and Sasha Obama Get H1N1 Flu Shots
- Agnesian limits patient visits due to H1N1
- Oregon congressman back to work after H1N1 virus