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Newly Emerged H3N8 Seal Flu Virus Touted as Next 'Pandemic' http://t.co/Mq68fUyj Anthony Gucciardi NaturalSociety August 1, 2012 A number of reports within the mainstream news arena have begun surfacing surrounding the newly emerging  H3N8 ’seal flu virus’, labeling it as the ‘next pandemic’ and hammering on the possibility for the virus to spread among humans. It seems that the media ultimately likes to hype up all pandemic ‘threats’ whether it… Link - Trackbacks

The new 'seal flu virus' is being pushed as the new pandemic by MSM. Will this be the next swine flu hype fest? http://t.co/MFtHOz9d The new 'seal flu virus' is being pushed as the new pandemic by MSM. Will this be the next swine flu hype fest? http://t.co/MFtHOz9d Link - Trackbacks

Maharashtra health officials worried over rising cases of swine flu http://t.co/xdKczRAX #H1N1 #swine_flu The death of Vinay Talewar, a 19-year-old youth from Chembur in Mumbai, is giving health experts a severe chill. Vinay died at the civic run Kasturba hospital on Wednesday. While this is the first fatality of swine flu in Mumbai city in close to two years, what is worrying state health officials is this year's rapid rise of people contracting swine Link - Trackbacks

Mumbai: BMC gears up to tackle swine flu http://t.co/Tj3SNwVc #H1N1 #swine_flu The city’s first swine flu death has been a wake up call for the civic body which has now decided to screen patients for swine flu in the weekly (Sunday) health camps conducted in slums and slum-like regions. Link - Trackbacks

News • Seal flu could effect humans: Yet another source for a potential flu pandemic could be on the horizon, th... http://t.co/i26oNi67 News • Seal flu could effect humans: Yet another source for a potential flu pandemic could be on the horizon, th... http://t.co/i26oNi67 Link - Trackbacks

FLU NEWS SCAN: Grading federal pandemic plans, H7N3 in Mexico http://t.co/Duet254a FLU NEWS SCAN: Grading federal pandemic plans, H7N3 in Mexico http://t.co/Duet254a Link - Trackbacks

FLU NEWS SCAN: Grading federal pandemic plans, H7N3 in Mexico http://t.co/Duet254a GAO: Fed agencies' pandemic plans progressing but still have gaps Federal agencies have made steady but uneven progress in their influenza pandemic planning efforts over the last 3 years, according to a new report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). As a follow-up to its 2009 progress report and as requested by Congress, the GAO found that 23 of 24 agencies have completed action-based pandemic plans, compared with 20 in 2009, says the report, which was released Aug 1 but is dated Jul 25. The GAO also said that all 24 federal agencies developed policies such as telecommuting to reduce employees' risk of contracting influenza and outlined plans for distributing hygiene supplies. Among shortcomings noted, however, were that only nine agencies have classified all or most jobs for on-site mission-essential functions by exposure risk level. The GAO also wrote, "There is limited oversight of agencies' progress to protect their employees during a pandemic." It recommended that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provide additional oversight of pandemic preparedness efforts and help focus attention on areas of uneven progress. The GAO said the DHS agreed with its recommendations. Link - Trackbacks

Swine flu linked to two fairs: CINCINNATI (AP) - Health officials investigating illnesses linked to a southwest Ohio... http://t.co/bv0DwLiQ CINCINNATI (AP) - Health officials investigating illnesses linked to a southwest Ohio county fair confirmed a strain of swine flu in nine cases Thursday and said it matches the virus that infected several people recently at an Indiana fair. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an H3N2 variant flu virus in nine of 10 suspected Ohio cases. Testing is pending in the tenth case. Symptoms of the virus infection include cough, sore throat, fever, body aches and possible nausea and diarrhea. The 10 were among as many as 41 people - all but two of them children - who became sick with symptoms like those of swine flu and whose illnesses were linked to the Butler County Fair, which ended last weekend. No hospitalizations have been reported. Ohio Department of Health spokesman Robert Jennings said it is possible more people may be tested as local health officials gather more information. In 2009, the World Health Organization declared the H1N1 strain of swine flu the first global flu pandemic in 40 years. Investigation showed the H1N1 was lethal mostly to those with complicating circumstances. It is now considered a seasonal flu and included in the flu vaccine. People have rarely contracted the flu from pigs in recent years. Dr. Joe Bresee, an influenza epidemiologist for the CDC, said the agency has confirmed 19 cases of the H3N2 swine flu strain since it first showed up about one year ago. Among them, Indiana has had five confirmed cases and Hawaii one. The summer fair season brings thousands of people into close contact with hogs. Young fair exhibitors often spend hours with their animals, caring for them and preparing them for swine show competitions, and large numbers of people go through fair barns to see the pigs. There are nearly 1,500 hogs at the annual Ohio State Fair in Columbus this week. Ohio officials are asking doctors throughout the state to watch for patients with flu symptoms, especially if they have attended a fair or have had other contact with hogs or with people who have come in contact with the animals. They also are stepping up alerts and prevention measures with the state fair taking place this week and more county fairs ahead this summer. Ohio fairgoers are advised to wash their hands and avoid taking food and drinks into livestock barns. Pregnant women, young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems should be particularly careful. More hand sanitizers have been added around barns at the Ohio State Fair, and owners and veterinarians are being urged to watch for any signs of illness in the hogs. State agriculture officials also spread the word to county extension agents and others who work with 4-H and other youth groups involved with raising livestock. They say infected hogs might cough, sneeze or have stomach ailments. Indiana officials have also increased precautions for the Indiana State Fair beginning this weekend, and say they will turn away any hogs with temperatures above 105 degrees. Link - Trackbacks

Remember back in 2009, when the swine flu pandemic swept thru Oxford? Well, it's back... http://t.co/JBaLGcEp The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed people who got sick after attending the Butler County Fair last week had a strain of the H3N2 the influenza virus. Link - Trackbacks

mBiosphere this week: Could the new flu virus be the source of the next pandemic? http://t.co/V35MJxLo mBiosphere this week: Could the new flu virus be the source of the next pandemic? http://t.co/V35MJxLo Link - Trackbacks

@MDoocy @corbydavidson Watch out! Keep your distance! http://t.co/XQdQXw7R #sealflu A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report., A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of Sacramento Link - Trackbacks

Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat? http://t.co/YLnWFIAA Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat? http://t.co/YLnWFIAA Link - Trackbacks

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Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat?: A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New Eng... http://t.co/3ceKk8Gx A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report., A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of DFW Link - Trackbacks

Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat?: A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New... http://t.co/B4qtQYXd A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report., A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and Philly's Top Spots Link - Trackbacks

Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat? http://t.co/sYtl2vQe #lasvegas A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report., A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report. FM News Radio 100.5 KXNT Link - Trackbacks

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New York Events Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat?:   Virulent New Flu Subtype Killed New England Seals WebMD Med... http://t.co/gv3DNjbi A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report., A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report. News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY Link - Trackbacks

Seal Flu: Next Pandemic Threat?: A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New... http://t.co/pYezFdHi A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report., A new and virulent subtype of flu bug has emerged among harbor seals in New England, researchers report. CBSDenver.com - News for Colorado and Denver from CBS4, plus Sports, Weather, Traffic and Top Spots Link - Trackbacks