Swine+Flu+ak

The Swine Flu Outbreak of 2009

SOURCE ONE- [] Topic- The swine flu of 2009 (as of april 28 2009) Summary- On April 28, 2009, the swine flu outbreak is still growing in the US and internationaly. The [|pandemic alert level] has been raised to level four, which means that the flu can be passed on from person to person. On April 27, 2009, the CDC (_) said there would be a travel warning. As of April 28, 2009, there were 10 cases in California, 2 cases in Kansas, 45 cases in New York, 1 case in Ohio, and 6 cases in Texas. Vocabulary-
 * CDC- Center for Disease Control
 * Interim- a temperary pause in a line of succession or event

SOURCE TWO- [] Topic- This site gives information on the swine flu, backround, signs and symptoms, and treatment Summary- The symptoms of swine flu are fever, runny nose, sore throat, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing, and nausea. The treatment for swine flu is Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir). The swine flu came from the Spsanish flu in 1918-19. Vocabulary-
 * Tamilflu (oseltamivir)- antiviral drug used in the treatment of infuenzavirus A and Influenza virus B
 * Relenza (zanamivir)- neuraminidase inhibitor used in the treatment of influenzavirus A and influenzavirus B
 * Lethargy- the quality or state of being drowsy and dull

SOURCE THREE- [] Topic- The "Spanish Flu" of 1918 Summary- Vocabulary-
 * epidemiological- the branch of medicine dealing with the incidence and prevalence of disease in large populations and with detection of the source and cause of epidemics of infectious disease.
 * cytokine- Any of several regulatory proteins, such as the interleukins and lymphokines, that are released by cells of the immune system and act as intercellular mediators in the generation of an immune response
 * augmented- to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase


 * Headline/Title of the source
 * Topic (main subject of article)
 * Summary Sentences (3-5 sentences at least. Use your own words):
 * Key Vocabulary (three defined):
 * An obscure word, person, organization important to the article
 * Choose terms you think most of the class would not know
 * ALSO, you must include a clipping or print out of the actual newspaper article.
 *  and... After deciding whether the Obama administration should take action, write a speech that a representative will give on national television this Wednesday or Thursday convincing people that they should get vaccinated and take action, or a speech convincing people why they do not need to get vaccinated and should not panic. Think intro, 2-3 reasons why, and conclusion. No more than 2 minutes please.