Swine+Flu+Jeffa09

As many of you know, there has been an outbreak of the influenza virus. This virus effects people with symptoms that are similar to the regular flu, and attacks the body once inside. The President and his administration are currently working on the problem. Humans have begun getting infected, and there are about 250 cases confirmed worldwide. Our advice to the country is to do a little backround search on this virus so that they know what is going on. This will let everyone know what the disease is, possible symptoms, and possible prevention of the swine flu. Also, it is recommended that you get vaccinated for this virus, in order to prevent and stop the spreading of this epedemic. As of now it is not 100% necessary to get vaccinated but it is highly advised as this problem may continue to get more deadly and wide-spread. Those that should seriously consider getting a vaccination are those that work closely with possibly infected animals, or those who come in close contact with those others that work with the infected animals. I thank you for for your time and wish you all good luck and health moving forward.

//__Key Vocabulary-__// __virus-__ ultramicroscopic, infectious organism the only replicates in a living host such as plants, animals, and bacteria.

__influenza-__ a very small, commonly involved with epedemics; caused by numerous multipling viral strains.

__vaccine-__ preperation used to prevent against a specific disease

__Current Event- Topic- recent outbreak of swine flu- Summary- Gave alot of information and insight into the recent problem facing everyone. Review who it effects etc. Also, what is being done about it.-__ 93 confirmed cases in U.S. of human swine influenza(swine flu) and 236 scientifically confirmed cases worldwide; more than 3,400 suspected cases-"2009 swine flu outbreak"[]**# of victims rises everyday ====== Margaret Chan, World Health Organization(WHO) general director. WHO is constantly researching this problem and following it closely.

__Historical Event-__ [] "A Flu History: from Spanish flu to swine flu"- Topic- History of similar flu conditions and there effects-Summary- Discussed previous cases in histrory of flu breakouts. All had significant effect and high death and victim amounts.--- "Spanish flu" of 1918-1920 affected 50 million people worldwide and 1 in every 15 people died. Originated in U.S. or China

__Facts-__ Caused by influenza viruses. People that work with pigs are at risk from the animals that carry the virus. Can mutate and then pass from human to human. Mutated viruses seem to be behind 2009 outbreak in the U.S. -"Swine Influenza"[]- Topic- Facts and information on swine flu-Summary- Gave all information on swine influenza. Just gave straight and simple facts to help you understand what it is.