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One of the first symptoms that have been identified with the 2009 H1N1 Flu is the onset of a fever. A fever is referred to as pyrexia by medical professionals. The average individual has a temperature of approximately 98.6F. While anything over this number may indicate the presence of a fever, most doctors agree that those over the 100.4F range have a fever that requires assistance. There are many symptoms associated with the onset of a fever considering the fact that it is regulated by a part of the brain referred to as the hypothalamus. This may include stiffness in the muscles of the body, feeling the sense of being cold, and even a heart rate that is increased as a result of constriction in the blood vessels.

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The next symptoms associated with the Swine H1N1 Flu are a sore throat that may or may not be accompanied by a mild to severe cough. Individuals who contract an infection such as the Swine Flu that is viral in nature commonly experience these two symptoms. The Swine Flu is known to result in respiratory complications. If you notice either the onset of a cough or the development of tenderness in the throat, it is important to consider seeking medical testing.

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If you happen to contract the Swine Flu, or the 2009 H1N1 as it is now being referred, you may suffer from gastrointestinal complications such as vomiting, bloating, and diarrhea. Many individuals who have been diagnosed have had these symptoms during the course of their condition, but then there are others that have not experienced these issues.

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Aches throughout the body are a common symptom associated with this condition. You may feel aches throughout the muscles of the body as a result of fever, or you may experience a headache. Often, this soreness is a direct result of the constriction of muscles and blood vessels due to fever, but it may also be a result of the body fighting off the infection.

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Many who suffer from the virus may discover that they feel extreme levels of fatigue. The body is hard at work in trying to overcome the challenges that the Swine Flu is causing it, so as a result one may feel exhausted.

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Dizziness is another symptom that many who have been diagnosed with the 2009 H1N1 Virus are experiencing. This is typically indicated by a sensation that ones surroundings are spinning (vertigo) or moving. While this is also a symptom of conditions such as inner ear complications, blood pressure issues, and restrictions in the natural flow of blood through the body, it has been identified as a possible symptom of concern during the current situation involving the Swine Flu. Be certain to learn how to identify the symptoms of Swine Flu H1N1 so that you may properly protect yourself and others.



By: Jennifer Kirkman

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www.shcri.com — During April to May, it was reported in successive on Chinese media that the price of the pork was equal to the price of the cabbage in Beijing and the price and sales volumes of the pork were all cut down in Shanghai. Although the swine influenza had been renamed to the influenza H1N1 type A in the end of April and the related departments, such as Ministry of Health of PRC, ensured again and again that it is safe to eat pork, the price of the pork was dropping in Chinese market. Recently, all the reports On Chinese media seem to indicate that the chief cause that led to the reduction in the price of the pork was the influenza H1N1 type A.

 

As a matter of fact, the decline of the pork price started from the latter half of 2008, which failed to change during the holiday consumption, such as spring festival. In the last third of March 2009 and before the outbreak of influenza H1N1 type A, the retail price of the pork in Shanghai had reached the largest reduction rate in the single day in Chinese market. The price of the streaky pork was decreased by 6.3% on 25th March. From April to March 2009, the prices of the pork continued to dropping in the medium and large cities in China.

 

In accordance with the pig industry trends from 2008 in China, even though there was no influence from the influenza H1N1 type A, the price of the pork would continue to fall till the end of the second quarter of 2009. In the second quarter of 2009, the volumes of the slaughter pigs in China showed the increasing tendency. The supplies of the slaughter pigs still exceeded the demands in the third quarter of 2009 in China.

 

The influenza H1N1 type A speeded up the cyclical process of the pig industry in China slightly. Generally speaking, each cycle of the pig industry was three year, the price showing the increases in 18 months and the declines in 18 months. The pig industry was depressed in 2005 and 2006. From 2007 to April 2008, the price of the pork was increased sharply. In 2008, the overall slaughter pigs in China were half compared with 2007, which were one time in 2009.

 

As the weather becomes hotter and hotter, the slack consumption season of the pork is coming and there is still decline space for the pork price within short time.

 

The major reason for the reduction in the price of the pork from the latter half of 2008 was that Chinese government had issued a series of policies to support the pig industry from 2007. The most well-known policy was that each sow could receive 100Yuan supplements. Meanwhile, the government made protection price for the pigs, namely, the price of the pork per kilogram was no less than the price of six kilograms corns, and the series policies making the pig raisers increase enthusiasm in the pig industry and stabilize the increases of the pork price. Besides, various capitals had involved in the pig industry in China, including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corp, quickly the pork supplies surplus in Chinese market.

 

As a whole, the price of the pork showed the cyclical fluctuation from the latter half of 2008 in China, which was amplified. It is inevitable to fluctuate cyclically and this round of fluctuation was amplified, which mainly attributed to both supplies and demands. For the supplies, the investments are increased as well as the pig quantities. For the demands, with the influences of international financial crisis, the expected incomes are poor; the upgrade of the food consumption structures stagnates, resulting in the reduction in the consumption volumes of the pork. The sharp rising supplies but dropping demands will lead to reduction in the price inevitably.

 

The root cause for the violent fluctuation of the pork price in China lies in that Chinese breeding industry is short of market adjustment mechanism. Due to the low concentration of Chinese breeding industry and the passive position of Chinese pig raisers, the price of the pork in Chinese market largely depend on the government intervention. The related departments of Chinese government are mature in choosing and applying the production increase measures (taking the measure of supplements), but unable to stabilize the yields and propel the balances between the supplies and demands. The government only can restrain the increasing price through certain measures, but can not do anything towards the too low price.

 

Source: China Research and Intelligence

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By: Alice Chen

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The current 2009 outbreak of the H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as the Swine Flu, is not the first outbreak of this virus. There were Swine Flu outbreaks in humans in 1918, 1976 and 1988. This most recent outbreak is founded on a new strain of the virus derived form other strains.

This virus is constantly changing and therefore able to re-emerge under the right conditions and cause panic when old vaccines are ineffectual towards the outbreaks.

So what are the “right conditions” for such viruses to form repeated outbreaks?

We’ve made it easy for these type biological disasters to wreak havoc on our societies. Our own human behaviors are the cause of these pandemics.

We have thrown the planet off balance. We see the evidence in the escalating frequency and intensity of natural disasters all around the globe - the tsunamis, the hurricanes, the earthquakes, etc. If you thought those were bad…Welcome to the world of Biological Disasters!

The greater our negative impact on society and our planet, the greater the chances of these deadly diseases sprouting up and spreading around the world. Look at the places these diseases sprout from - places where there are no resources to prevent or fight such ailments. These are the places from which the diseases spread and these are the places in which new diseases will continue to sprout and stay unless we help.

With a little aid we could prevent these things from happening. Would you rather pay now or pay later? We almost experienced a worldwide pandemic caused by an easily preventable disease. Mexico’s economy shut down! Shut down because of this outbreak of the H1N1 virus, which has a vaccine that many countries have in stock, in bulk even.

The people of the world need to wake up and realize it is our own behaviors that are causing these scares. We could have taken better care of our environment and maybe not have seen all the loss and destruction caused by natural disasters in the last few decades and we certainly could have prevented this Swine Flu outbreak that caused so much undue loss, fear and grief.





By: Stephanie Barker

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Swine influenza – Swine influenza or swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs caused by the type A H1N1 swine influenza virus (SIV). Humans in close proximity to swine could contract swine influenza if the swine are carrying the rare strain of the SIV that is capable of affecting humans.

Symptoms – Swine flu symptoms in humans are generally similar to regular flu (influenza) symptoms and include muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, cough, headache, lack of appetite, fever, chills, and general weakness and discomfort. Other reported symptoms are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Transmission – Swine flu spreads from pigs to humans when humans are close to infected pigs. People working in barns or visiting livestock exhibits housing infected pigs are likely to get affected. Transmission from humans to humans can occur when the infected individual coughs or sneezes when others are close by. Putting one’s hands to the nose or mouth after touching anything with the flu viruses on it could also spread the infection. Consuming well-cooked pork and pork products won’t cause infection as cooking to an internal temperature of 160°F kills bacteria and viruses, including the swine flu virus.

Treatment and medication – While swine flu can generally be cured by the four antiviral drugs approved for curing flu in the US, amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir, the recent 2009 swine flu outbreak viruses have been found to be resistant to the first two drugs. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are now recommended for treatment and prevention of swine influenza.

Prevention – Swine flu can be prevented by taking certain precautionary measures, such as washing hands frequently with soap or an alcohol-based hand wash. Staying away from infected individuals is important as their coughing or sneezing could spread the infection. If instances of infection are reported in your locality, stay indoors as far as possible. Swine flue vaccine could be out by June 2009.



By: Eric Kampel

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The recent flu crisis associated with the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus has prompted many people to take extra precautions to protect themselves from infection, particularly in areas where cases of the virus have been confirmed. The influenza A (H1N1) virus is being carefully monitored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which continues to publish up to date information to help educate the public and minimize the spread of the virus.

Preventing transmission from person to person to the degree possible is an overreaching goal in controlling the spread of the H1N1 virus as well as other illnesses. The influenza virus is believed to be spread through respiratory drops from an infected person, which are often released through coughing and sneezing. Another person can contract the virus when these droplets enter his or her nose or mouth, or by touching a surface that has been contaminated and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth. While we cannot prevent the virus with 100% certainty, here are a few of the recommendations the CDC has published on its website for helping reduce the chance that you will contract the virus:

Wash your hands with soap for 15-20 seconds often. Practice a healthy lifestyle including getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, being physically active and avoiding stress. Do not touch your nose, eyes or mouth. Avoid close contact with those who are ill. Consider wearing an FDA approved facemask when entering crowded situations in areas where the virus has been confirmed. Consider using an N95 or higher respirator when close contact with an infected person is necessary.

Many of the precautions that are recommended to reduce the chance of contracting influenza viruses are the same as the recommendations for preventing any contagious illness. The disposable medical supplies such as facemasks and respirators recommended by the CDC are widely available to consumers. Surgical masks are designed to help reduce the chance of spreading an infection, while N95 respirators are designed to help prevent the wearer from contracting the virus. When it is necessary to be around or take care of a person who is infected with the influenza virus, the CDC recommends considering wearing an N95 respirator to reduce your chance of contracting the virus.

The Centers for Disease Control has provided a plethora of information to help the public take appropriate actions regarding the flu crisis. Please visit the CDC website for the most up to date information.



By: Rob Perissi

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