SwineFlu.AsiaKE09

Swine Flu-Current ([]) As of 4/26/09, 20 people in the United States have been infected with Swine Flu. The drugs to be used as a vaccine are: oseltamivir and zanamivir. They can be used to treat and prevent this sickness. It is said that in order to stay healthy, you should stay away from anyone who is sick, and wash your hands after touching anything (eyes, nose, mouth, etc.), sneezing and coughing.

Swine Flu-Historical ([]) In 1918, a disease called the "Spanish Flu" killed over 500,000 people and became the biggest disease epidemic in American history. Then in 1976, soldiers started getting sick and dying from a sickness that was very similar to the epidemic in 1918. This was named "Swine Flu", and it was spread first by soldiers in WWI. This disease has evolved in pigs and started to affect people. The pigs got this from birds, who weren't harmed by this influenza because it genetically fit.

Swine Flu-Unbiased ([]) You can catch the swine flu by having any contact with pigs, but you cannot get it by food. It is said that pork cooked at 160°F kills the virus. It is easy to get this because being in any contact with a sick pig or person can get you infected. In studies, people have said that the Swine Flu is similar to seasonal influenza. You can pass this from person-to-person by touching something infected and then touching your face (esp. nose or mouth).

Key Vocabulary: Oseltamivir- ([]) "an [|antiviral drug] that is used in the treatment and [|prophylaxis] of both [|Influenzavirus A] and [|Influenzavirus B]. Like [|zanamivir], oseltamivir is a [|neuraminidase inhibitor]. It acts as a [|transition-state] analogue inhibitor of influenza [|neuraminidase], preventing progeny virions from emerging from infected cells." zanamivir- ([]) "a [|neuraminidase inhibitor] used in the treatment of and [|prophylaxis] of both [|Influenzavirus A] and [|Influenzavirus B]. Zanamivir was the first neuraminidase inhibitor commercially developed. It is currently marketed by [|GlaxoSmithKline] under the [|trade name] **Relenza**. **Relenza** is the only type of **Zanamivir**." influenza- ([]) " //Pathology// . an acute, commonly epidemic disease, occurring in several forms, caused by numerous rapidly mutating viral strains and characterized by respiratory symptoms and general prostration. Compare [|flu]."

Speech- (http://www.vaccinationdebate.com/web5.html) (http://www.mercola.com/2007/feb/15/shocking-documentary-will-convince-you-to-stay-away-from-vaccines-for-good.htm) As we all know, Swine Flu is spreading quickly. But I don't believe that vaccination is a good idea right now. I understand that this can kill you, but a new vaccination can also. You never know what the side effects are, how dangerous they can be. That is why we should trust our instinct and wait a while. People are coming up with new ideas of vaccines and medicines all the time now, there's no telling if those things will work. One reason that taking a new vaccination is harmful, is that they're made up of different chemicals that can harm your body. For example, some vaccines include formaldehyde which is used to preserve corpses. If this is used in corpses, then it shouldn't even be considered to be used in a vaccination. This is also said to cause cancer. Another reason is that, when you think of vaccination, you think it's going to fully prevent you from getting sick. But what you don't think about is what people are putting into you and your children. It isn't always said what's in the vaccines and this can lead to fatal problems. They can even be worse than the illness you were trying to prevent. I believe that the main reason of why people get vaccinations is because they're so scared of what doctors or the government tell them about illnesses. We're making our choices out of fear, not knowledge. So it's vital that we know that a new vaccine or any vaccine isn't the answer. Especially right now.