Pandemics
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Pandemics: Past and FuturePandemics are large outbreaks of infectious diseases which spread over large populations,even across continents. It is likely that we may see many more in future.....
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PandemicsThere have been a number of significant epidemics and pandemics through the ages some have even been credited with the destruction of whole cities. So if your thinking of not getting your H1N1shot this may change your mind.
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Zoonosis and Flu PandemicsZoonosis is when a disease jumps from animals to people. Many of our worst diseases and pandemics were zoonotic. Swine Flu, Avian Flu, and the Spanish Flu all jumped from animals to us.
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Preparedness and Information on PandemicsUnderstanding "Pandemics" and how they work is extremely important to society as a whole. One of the best lines of defense of a pandemic is taking standard precautions depending on the disease or virus to keep from contracting it. -
Pandemics in HistorySome people are afraid when they hear the word pandemic. This article needs to be written to ease the public fear. When we understand what pandemics are then we will fear them less.
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The History of Flu Pandemics In the 20th CenturyThis is a short overview of flu pandemics in the 20th century.
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Famous Pandemics and How They Differ from EpidemicsMany people are confused between the terms epidemic and pandemic and do not really know when to use either term.
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Violence Against Women and HIV&AIDS Are Linked--Both Pandemics Are the Greatest Danger to Women WorldwideOverview of the intersection between HIV/AIDS and violence against women and girls and the gender and discrimination issues that are driving them.
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Flu Pandemics in Correctional FacilitiesWhile the world focuses on minimizing large group interaction as a way to prevent a flu pandemic, prison officials are taking active involvement as well. They know they have a captive audience for good or bad consequences. -
Epidemic Influenza: Origin of Influenza Pandemics and the Swine InfluenzaIn mild forms, influenza may be difficult to distinguish from the common cold. Yet it may also be a major contributing cause of death during epidemics, as in the case of the current one that started in Mexico.
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Spread the Awareness About Flu, Not the VirusInfluenza, commonly known as flu, can cause human pandemics. This article gives you some basic safety measures which you can try out to lessen your suffering and also the suffering of others during a large scale outbreak of flu.
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What is a Pandemic?Pandemics are infectious disease outbreaks that spread over wide geographical ranges. pandemics often change the face of history, as did the bubonic plague and smallpox. Contemporary pandemics include 2009 H1N1 flu, and HIV/AIDS. -
What Exactly is a Pandemic?The word "pandemic" has been used often in the last few years. What exactly does it mean and what does it take for a illness to become a pandemic? Here's a look at the criteria as well as some famous pandemics throughout history.
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Critical Lessons of the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918Influenza pandemics are not a new phenomenon. The first flu pandemic to be documented occurred in 1580. Its rapid spread from Asia to Europe devastated a number of Spanish cities and an estimated 10% of Rome's population in six short weeks. -
Ten International Emerging Risks for Insurers and ReinsurersEmerging risks such as extreme weather, water flow management breakdown, pandemics and genetic engineering are discussed.
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How to Avoid Future Pandemics of the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)Is the H1N1 Virus still a threat in the United States and how to prevent future massive outbreaks.
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Federal Government Designates $900 Million to States for Emergency PreparationHealth and Human Services will provide $896.7 million to the states, territories, tribal governments and four major cities for unforeseen health epidemics, mass casualties inflicted by bio-terrorists, and natural disease pandemics. -
The Edge of Disaster: Rebuilding America's ResiliencyNational security expert Stephen Flynn makes a formidable case in his new book "The Edge of Disaster" that America is becoming more vulnerable to terrorism, natural disasters, and pandemics.
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The Spanish Flu Pandemic: Was it Natural or Man Made?The Spanish Flu forever stamped its impression on our health awareness. It also stamped its impression on all future influenza pandemics. Did the Spanish Flu develop without help? -
Physical Barriers Better Than Drugs in Preventing PandemicsHere's coverage of some British researchers' findings regarding the best ways to prevent a global pandemic.
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The Swine Flu and YouThe swine flu has taken the world and media outlets by storm in the past week. However, prior to swearing off ham sandwiches, there are a few simple and a few scientific facts that it would benefit everyone to know about influenza.
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Primary Prevention of Influenza Outbreaks Could Be ImprovedPrimary prevention of influenza epidemics and pandemics is the main function of the World Health Organization Influenza Program.
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Flu in Mexico City May Be Next Pandemic: Firsthand Account of 1918 and 1957A look at news reports of the Mexico City swine flu outbreak and some firsthand remembrances of the 2 biggest pandemics of the 20th century.
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Swine Flu, the H1N1 Virus: Is it Germ Warfare?One person's view on why the H1N1 Swine flu epidemic is occurring.
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Swine Flu ReduxHow to tell this "crisis" from a hole in the ground.
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Swine Flu: Is the Media Overreacting?Is the media is overreacting to the swine flu and causing needless fear in the public?
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Swine Flu: A History of Pandemic PossibilitiesPandemic threats have occured several times over the past century, and swine flu is the latest in a long line of possible and actual threats.
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Elaboration on Swine Flu MythsAll the information about swine flu that is in the media may not be completely correct. In which case this information will put you at ease, and inform you on prevention of the swine flu.
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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Update - Schools in S.F. Bay Area Reopening, WHO: Up to 2 Billion People Could Be InfectedThe latest highlight on H1N1 (swine flu) around San Francisco Bay Area and the U.S. Latest as of 4:25 pm PDT on May 7, 2009.
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How Worried You Should Be About the Swine FluWith everything that you hear about the swine flu, you may feel worried. However, it is important to understand just how worried you really need to be about this illness.
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The Swine Flu: A Very Comprehensive OverviewThis is a semi-scientific look at the virus with prevention methods, statistics, available treatments, viral histories, detailed answers to questions, and one of the best thorough explanations on the web of this hysteria creating pandemic! -
How Long Does a Pandemic Flu Outbreak Last?They say you can stand almost anything, if you can just see a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Swine Flu Virus May Not Be the Virulent TypeThe H1N1 swine flu may not be the virulent type of strain The genetic sequence of the H1N1 swine virus, when compared to the 1918 and the H5N1 avian virus, "There's an amino acid missing.
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Swine Flu Spreads to TennesseeWhile most newspaper reports still listed all suspected cases of Swine Flu as "unconfirmed," on May 1, 2009, the Nashville City Paper listed one case as "confirmed" -
The '09 Swine Flu Threat Could Force People to Stop Spreading GermsShould you be one of the unlucky ones who become a magnet of people coughing or sneezing on you in public places, then the 2009 Swine Flu threat may just bring more awareness and stop it...at least for a while...
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New Vaccine Protects Against Multiple Flu StrainsHaving one vaccine which can protect against multiple strains of flu would be a great help when faced with pandemic flu situations, such as the current swine flu outbreak. -
Influenza Epidemic of 2009?Swine influenza, a type A type of the influenza virus, has exploded in Mexico this past week. However, in the recent cases there appears to be significant person-to-person transmission.
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Pig Influenza Virus / Testimonial in MéxicoMéxico is facing an emergency, the world is watching our country to prevent the epidemic from becoming pandemic, and some authorities are negligent according to a testimonial that should be known and investigated seriously. -
Swine Flu Facts: What Needs to Be DoneWhat needs to be done in order to stop the spread of the swine flu. It is all common sense.
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Why Worry About the Swine Flu?The swine flu has been spreading worldwide for over a month. Uniquely, it infects young people and that is cause for concern.
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