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Heartbraking #news #VIDEO Young Cheerleader's life irreversably devestated after a single seasonal #flu #shot
This is so heartbraking that I can't even bring myself to watch this video a second time. She took the shot, still got the flu after getting the shot, and not only is her mind and body irreversably devestated but the vaccine makers are protected from lawsuits by the Federal Government.
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kako je napravljena N1H1 vakcina
http://kottke.org/09/11/how-the-h1n1-vaccine-is-made
U jeku epidemije novog gripa i opšte panike koja se razvija u ljudimamalo jko je zapravo istražio kako se zapravo N1H1 vakcina i pravi. Kottkea međutim nije mrzelo pa vam predlažem da pročitate ovaj veoma
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1 Flu and Cold Medication Mistake
By Melanie Haiken, Caring.com
Thanks to H1N1, cold and flu season has hit early this year, so it’s time for one of the most important warnings of the year. Beware of accidentally overdosing on acetominophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) by taking both the painkiller and an over-the-counter cold and flu remedy that also contains it.
According to doctors and pharmacists, this is the most common–and one of the most dangerous–medication errors people can make, and yet it happens every day.
To help make this clear, I’ve put together a list of common OTC cold and flu remedies that contain either acetominophen or ibuprofen as one of the main ingredients. These include:
Comtrex (325 mg acetominophen)
Nyquil (500 mg acetominophenl)
Dayquil (325 mg acetominophen)
Dristan cold (325 acetominophen)
Nurofen (200 mg ibuprofen)
Contac (500 mg acetominophen)
Alka Seltzer Plus (250 mg acetominophen)
As you can see, acetominophen (Tylenol) or acetominophen is in a lot of combo products. This makes it all too easy to take your regular dose of acetominophen for your headache or aches and pains, then double dose by taking a cold remedy as well.
Another concern: Acetominophen can be tough on the liver, so if you take a double dose and then drink alcohol (remember, Nyquil and many cough syrups contain alcohol) you’re loading up your liver in a way that can be unhealthy.
So, what to do? As a shortcut, watch out for any product labeled “multi-symptom” and always read the ingredients. Space your doses of acetominophen four hours apart, whether it’s in a pain reliever or a combination cold and flu medicine. Space doses of ibuprofen six hours apart. And best not to drink alcohol, or limit yourself to one drink, when taking these remedies.
One more thing: Most older adults should avoid the “PM” version of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil), or any other over-the-counter medicine. Why? The sleepiness comes from the inclusion of a sedating antihistamine, usually diphenhydramine (also known as Benadryl) or doxylamine.
Sedating antihistamines are part of a class of medicines known as anticholinergics that studies show increase the risk of dizziness and falls. Since you’re more likely to fall at night in the first place, this is a concern to take seriously. In older adults, they can also cause constipation, dry mouth, difficulty urinating, and confusion.
H1N1 vaccination scare goes on - and on and on and...
While vaccination policies should obviously be discussed, let's just remember that so far, with low infection rates, there have been five H1N1 related deaths in Greece alone. By the time that the vaccination programme started here this week, 6.5 million Canadians had been vaccinated, 36 serious adverse reactions were registered. At the same time, the flu had killed almost 200 Canadians.
I understand that people get worried and confused when there's no absolute certainty. They get even more confused when they see videos like below on popular sites in Greece.
My sister got her first jab in the Netherlands yesterday. She's getting the second, the booster jab, in a couple of weeks. Practically all doctors there now recommend the vaccination. Dutch are very no-nonsense and quite straightforward thinking people. Perhaps they know what an acceptable risk is.
Watching the H1N1 flu pandemic
via boston.com
A dog wears a protective mask against the H1N1 flu on its face on a street in Enshi, Hubei province, China on November 5, 2009. (REUTERS/China Daily)
Edelman's Global H1N1 Task Force for Crisis and Communications Management in Greece
Today, we made an exciting step forward in our issues and crisis management practice at Communication Effect. We bring Edelman’s Global H1N1 Task Force services to Greece. In practice this means that we are tapping into the best practice in issues and crisis communications, larger resources than before while we consolidate our already existing H1N1 projects in Greece and wider Balkans and Cyprus area.
During the last four months, we have discussed with several Greek and international companies about preparedness and planning in case the worst happens. It is never pleasant to be the Devil’s Advocate and paint the walls with dark colours, but it is a necessary task. Those companies who go through that process, and then take the next step of thinking through a systematic and logical response to threats, will emerge stronger. Those who engage and communicate, show their preparedness will not only have a better informed and confident workforce and stakeholders but also a competitive advantage over those who may be taken by surprise.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is a very good source of information about the pandemic at the EU-level. For Greek information on the vaccination programme, prevention and public authorities’ response, check KEELPNO. As you can see from the weekly map, the levels of H1N1 infections are high in the Balkans and number of infections in Greece is increasing. The further up North one goes – and the colder the weather is – the higher the growth rate of infections is. Greeks and Greek businesses still have some weeks for preparations. It now depends on the foresight of the business leaders to show the way.
This is the first valid argument for a perm ever.
Loosely translated: "I'd rather have a permanent wave than a flu wave."
