MERGED: Swine flu (A H1N1 Virus)

[Z Niña]

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Hala ka kuyaw gud ani.. Nana d i ni sa Pinas?

[r0mm3L]

unsa nmn update ani? musta nmn ang bata?

worst: naa na bay another case?

[r0mm3L]

please tune in to NBN, naay presscon sa malacanang regarding the h1n1 here in pinas

i mean tonight

[misha lang]

Some Catholic Church leaders are thinking of temporarily banning the holding of hands during Mass and the kissing or touching of statues as a precaution against spreading the influenza A (H1N1) virus or swine flu.

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has not issued a nationwide advisory about changes in Sunday services since there is no widespread outbreak, said spokesperson Msgr. Pedro Quitorio.
Church thinking of banning ‘holding of hands’ - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

[r0mm3L]

murag dali rani mo katag sa pinas

jeep man gud permi sakyan sa mga pinoy

nya sa MRT/LRT sikit kaau morning ug gabii

[wng]

Be vigilant, but don't overreact. We shouldn't even suspend classes or do anything drastic because there is ONE case of swine flu that HAS ALREADY BEEN ISOLATED. The swine flu is not even that virulent compared to SARS. The cases in Mexico have higher mortality rates than the common flu (still lower than SARS), but elsewhere, it seems to be like the common flu. We don't know yet why that is so, and there are studies made to see whether it may be some genetic factors like American Indian traits that make Mexicans more vulnerable. Mexico City, where the outbreak is worst, however, IS NOT TROPICAL and is actually colder than Hong Kong, so we don't have to worry about our tropical climate yet.

I am more worried about TB and other diseases that are more common here in the Philippines. Last year, someone I know in Manila got TB from her newly-hired maid. It's more common and scarier than swine flu here in the Philippines. Also, I don't have the exact numbers, but I believe that those cheating husbands who frequent prostitutes probably have higher chances of introducing some deadly diseases (AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc.) to their family members (even with some protection because they're not 100% effective), than getting swine flu from taking public transportation in Cebu now.

[giddyboy]

2 guests catch H1N1 in RP: DOH
Sunday, May 24, 2009, Sun.Star Cebu

MANILA-The health department said yesterday it was looking into a report that two Taiwanese visitors caught swine flu in the Philippines before returning home.

A woman who attended a yoga workshop in the country from May 16 to 20 and her five-year-old daughter were confirmed to have contracted A(H1N1) influenza in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said in a statement.

However, the two were not diagnosed until after they returned to Taiwan.

full article:
2 guests catch H1N1 in RP: DOH | Sun.Star Network Online

[r0mm3L]

duha na ka case ang h1n1,

[MeMing]

ohhh ohhh........ walay compyansa..... hold lang sa siguro ang mga clasi until maabot na ang Vaccine ani kay hapit naman daw naay ma-approve nga pang kontra...

[epoyking]

2 H1N1 flu cases in Cebu confirmed

THE Department of Health (DOH) 7 yesterday confirmed the first two cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Cebu, but assured there is no cause for panic and warned people against self-medication.

Laboratory results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) yesterday confirmed that a one year-old Filipino-American girl and a 13-year-old Filipino boy in Cebu both tested positive for H1N1.

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“As of now, the disease is contained. We do not have community transmission. These cases came from other countries. .

.As much as possible, we are trying for them not to spread the disease,” said DOH 7 Director Dr. Susana Madarieta.

Both confirmed cases were part of the four cases announced by the DOH on Wednesday. The health department likewise announced that an additional four cases have been confirmed in the country, bringing the total so far to 10.

Both the one-year-old Filipino-American girl, who arrived in the country from the United States, and the 13-year-old boy, who arrived from Hong Kong, were placed under observation last week.

“Right now, they have already been given medication and contact tracing has been done. We have coordinated with local officials so to make sure that the contacts of these cases are being monitored closely. If anyone develops signs and symptoms in their community, they can refer them to us and call us immediately,” said Dr. Madarieta.

Local government officials echoed the health department’s sober tone, but also got ready to tap calamity funds for swine flu prevention campaigns.

Cebu Provincial Board (PB) Member Peter John Calderon yesterday said they will coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) in addressing any case of influenza A(H1N1) in the Province.

Calderon, the PB committee on public health and social welfare chairperson, said he is confident the health department has contingency measures to address the problem.

Cebu City officials are prepared to declare a state of calamity if the situation worsens, but health and quarantine officials told them in a meeting yesterday afternoon that the situation is under control.

Councilor Gerardo Carillo said that as the threat of H1N1 continues, City Hall and the Aboitiz group may set up a system similar to the 911 hotline in the United States, which will respond to all health emergencies and police alarms.

The proposal will be discussed in a meeting with Mayor Tomas Osmeña today.

Mandaue City Vice Mayor Carlo Fortuna said he is also inclined to endorse “a state of imminent danger” so that the local disaster council can secure its logistical needs and “go on a higher mode in its prevention campaign.”

Lapu-Lapu City Vice Mayor Mario Amores assured the city’s contingency plan has been set up.

He will meet today with Mayor Arturo Radaza to prepare for an emergency meeting with all the barangay captains, on the organization of the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT).

The City took P1 million from its calamity fund to activate its contingency plan, which the city veterinarian and city health officer drew up. The city veterinarian is expected to submit next week a survey report on the city’s swine population.

Meanwhile, the DOH asked the Bureau of Quarantine to help find the people on the same flights as the two minors, especially those one row behind and up to three rows in front of the patients, so they can also be monitored.

“It does not mean that these people are already infected. We are just monitoring them in case they develop signs and symptoms,” said Madarieta.

Both minors’ parents are doing fine, she added.

“We did not get any swabs from the parents because they had no fever, but we still gave them treatment already,” said Madarieta.

Unlike the two Taiwanese nationals who tested positive for H1N1 in Taiwan after visiting the Philippines, the two patients in Cebu did not attend any social gatherings or parties.

“When they arrived, they were given health alert notices.

They were told they were supposed to stay at home. Based on our interviews with them, wala man sila nag suroy (they didn’t go anywhere). From the airport to balay ra sila (they went home right away),” assured Madarieta.

While the health department refused to identify which hospitals the two patients are staying in, Madarieta assured that all health personnel who came in close contact with the patients were given appropriate medication.

She likewise assured that the health of both patients has improved.

“We will continue to monitor them closely. After their treatment, repeat swabs that will be taken and then we will send these to Manila. If the results are negative, then they will be discharged,” said Madarieta.

The boy will end his treatment tomorrow and the one-year-old girl will end her treatment on Monday.

With 10 confirmed cases in the country, the health department said it is likely that more cases will be identified within the coming weeks.

In Cebu, a total of 28 cases under observation have been recorded from May 4 until yesterday. Of the 28, two were confirmed positive for H1N1, 19 tested negative and seven are waiting for results.

“According to the World Health Organization and (Health) Secretary (Francisco) Duque, this is a mild form of influenza virus. We can see based on statistics that the fatality rate is less than one percent, mas dako pa ang atong seasonal flu and other viruses,” said Dr. Madarieta.

“We just have to be vigilant. Avoid crowded places and practice hand-washing,” said Madarieta.


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