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Timeline of Pandemics

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:00:18 GMT

412 BC – Major epidemic of a disease (which, although not called influenza, probably was influenza) recorded by Hippocrates.

1357 AD – The term, "influenza," from the Italian word meaning "influence," was coined. Popular belief at that time blamed the development of flu on the influence of the stars.

1878 – A disease causing high mortality in poultry becomes known as the "fowl plague." Fowl plague is now called HPAI avian influenza.

1918-1919 – The "Spanish Flu" circles the globe (though some experts think it may have started in the U.S.). Caused by an H1N1 flu virus, it is the worst influenza pandemic (and subsequently, epidemic) to date. There are more than half a million U.S. deaths; worldwide death estimates range from 20 million to 100 million

States Prepare for Vaccination

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:30:25 GMT

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Clip Source: www.floridatoday.com

Florida prepares for huge swine flu shot program

THE MIAMI HERALD • July 10, 2009

Florida's surgeon general says the state is preparing for massive swine flu immunizations, starting with schoolchildren, as the Obama administration urges states to prepare for the likelihood that the virus might worsen in the fall.

Florida already is planning for such vaccinations, said Dr. Ana M. Viamonte Ros, Florida surgeon general, as she emerged from the summit.

''We're already meeting with local schools and day-care centers on how we would do this,'' she said. ``By mid-October we won't have doses for everyone. The vaccines will have to be directed toward individuals at high risk. It's important to determine who really is at risk. With swine flu, more of the younger ages are affected. That puts more stress on schools.''

Excellent Online Class

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:53:25 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If you are involved in alternative therapies in any way this is a must.

Clip Source: www.healthfreedomusa.org

2. Thursday July 9, 2009 - 6 PM MT (4 PM EDT): Your Ministry, the Law and Alternative Practices - A PowerPoint discussion with Counsel Ralph Fucetola JD about advanced health care practices, the ministry and the law. $49.95 - Includes eBook

Tags: alternative health, legal, protect yourself

It Is Time To Prepare

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:16:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Chances are low, but it really could happen. Learn now what you need to do.

Clip Source: www.survivalblog.com

Even though the chances of a full scale "nation busting" pandemic are small, the possibility definitely exists. A full scale pandemic that starts taking lives on a grand scale may quite reasonably cause you to take some extreme measures to protect the lives of your family members. You can cut your chances of infection by more than half if you prepare to live in isolation (a strict "self quarantine") for an extended period of time. You need to be prepared to avoid all contact with other people during the worst of the pandemic. The self quarantine period might last as much as three years, as successive waves of influenza sweep through the country. Think this through, folks. What would you need to do to successfully quarantine your family? Grab a clipboard and start making some prioritized lists.

Tags: outbreak, pandemic, swine flu, avian flu