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Post by jj on Jul 31, 2009 14:11:30 GMT -5
I know we have mixed feelings about Swine Flu. Mine are still mixed. We all need to come to terms on this topic and all that surrounds it to make the best decisions for our families & ourselves. All I will say is that Media representation is sooooooooo inconsistent from one day to the next. I am not benefiting personally, professionally or financially by sharing this information. I trust this Dr. and know those he has given life back & helped in the area of chemical sensitivity personally. I use the INT-A when first feeling any symptoms that 'might' lead to Flu. I also just started another product recently that is alleviating 'heavy leg' & circulation issues that were of major concern. Whether the Dr's recommendations for the projected Swine Flu virulence will work, remains to be seen. I would only regret NOT putting this viewpoint, potential prevention and treatment forth. This is the update from The Center For Occupational Medicine. web.mac.com/coem/iWeb/COEM%20Health%20Alert/Health%20Alerts/ABD13B6B-E906-488A-8750-9B0C6CC4EED8.htmlwww.coem.com/JJ
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Post by toni on Aug 1, 2009 7:55:58 GMT -5
JJ,
What's INT?
Thank you.
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Post by jj on Aug 1, 2009 11:28:21 GMT -5
Toni
Sorry, INT-A is Interferon for flu. I'm afraid an internet search of 'Interferon' might lead to some confusion. There are different types addressing different things. All I know is this is specifically for flu. They do have their own compounding lab but I don't know if "we developed" means in house or in conjunction with other labs. Here is part of an older article from COEM (not addressing swine flu specifically) that might explain a little. There have been several similar health alerts like this since before & after tamiflu.
If this doesn't answer enough questions I can try to get a better explanation directly.
"An epidemic of Influenza is hitting our cities and taking health care workers by surprise. The viral strain causing this illness is different than the ones in the current vaccine. This problem causes great fear for health care professionals as there is no way that a new vaccine can be brought on line quickly enough to come to our rescue. Knowing the possibility of such a development at any time is why I have been urging all my patients to please get the Interferon for flu extract we developed several years ago. Not only is it effective against all strains of Influenza virus, it is very safe and cost-effective.
We have learned from experience with our patients using the Interferon for flu extract that you need only a one or at most two-drop dose to be effective. The key is to use a “rush” approach to treatment, by taking one drop sublingually every 10 minutes for 4 consecutive doses and then one drop every 1 to 2 hours until the illness is brought under control. Thereafter, continue with one drop taken sublingually 4 times daily for 7 days. To administer, you simply drop one drop (NOT dropperful) under your tongue, being careful not to touch the dropper with your mouth, and hold the drop for 2 minutes without swallowing. Then spread whatever is left of the drop around your mouth with your tongue. The Interferon sends a signal through the mucosal cells to activate the immune system.
For those who already have the Interferon for flu extract, you can use it to prevent illness by taking one drop (NOT dropperful) twice daily until the epidemic is over. At the first sign that you may have been exposed or feel sick, start the “rush” treatment as described above."
We have also taken this as a precaution when caring for loved ones in the hospital. That has been pretty consistent over the last three years. Did we ever get sick? No Were we ever exposed? No way of telling for sure.
Hope this helps. JJ
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Post by waldenflo on Aug 2, 2009 11:08:18 GMT -5
Very good lnk JJ. Thanks! Im a teacher and Idread going back toschool and getting sneezed/coughed on by my precious little bunnies with specialneeds, who are all "sticky" sll flu season./ Im equally interested in researcing this for a young, pregnant teacher friend who is more at risk with this than an aging sot such as myself. I'll read more! waldenflo
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Post by violet on Sept 2, 2009 9:58:48 GMT -5
I thought this was very good and from a good source re: worry about the swine flu and whether or not to get a vaccine. I'm going to forego the vaccine, myself. This was just one more bit of information that makes my decision firm. Hope it's of help to you, too.
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN Chief Medical Correspondent (CNN) -- Over this past week, I had some interesting conversations with colleagues who are also health care professionals. These conversations usually start with, "You know what I hate about the media ... ?"
Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Dr. Jim Fortenberry, pediatrician in chief at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
1 of 2 Now, over the past eight years, I have grown accustomed to being engaged in these sort of discussions where I am asked about everything the "media" have reported over the past few months, and asked to defend things point by point. It can be a challenging task.
This time, however, the topic was H1N1, or swine flu.
I spent the weekend thinking about what I was being told, and realized there was a larger point here.
People were scared, more than I had seen in a long time. And, health care professionals were blaming the media -- accusing them of being alarmist.
So, I decided to get away from the studio, away from the talking heads discussing mortality rates, and away from the hypothetical discussions about what might or might not happen. I wanted to see for myself what was happening in emergency rooms right now.
I was most curious about pediatric ERs, because young people seem to be most affected by this, and selfishly, I was curious about my own three girls and how I should react if they become ill this fall. Watch Dr. Gupta give more tips to parents »
In short, I wanted to create a parents' guide to dealing with the swine flu that is based on the best science and my interviews with experts all over the country. In Depth: H1N1 flu
Don't Miss H1N1 on campus: College students put in isolation Report: Swine flu could cause up to 90,000 U.S. deaths Kids roll up sleeves for H1N1 clinical trial First off, there is no question that pediatric emergency rooms are much busier than this time last year -- about two to three times busier at the ER I visited.
Many of the patients sitting in the waiting room were there with flu-like symptoms, worried about H1N1.
The doctor who met me started by saying he was giving the media a C+ in its overall coverage of H1N1, and blamed his busy ER, in part, on the media for stoking fears.
"Fair enough," I answered back, "but, how do I get to an A?" In order to get there, I wanted to report clear, concise answers about what a parent should do with a sick child. So, here we go.
Point 1. As things stand now, the vast majority of children who develop flu-like symptoms this fall will have a few miserable days, and nothing more. And those days are best spent at home -- not in the ER or a doctor's office.
Point 2. If you are worried, you should call your pediatrician's office first. Don't take your child in without calling. Two reasons: Your child may not have H1N1, but could become exposed by being around sick children. And, after several hours of waiting, you are still likely to be told the basics -- plenty of fluids, rest and dose-appropriate acetaminophen for a fever. After all, it is still the flu we are talking about. Dr. Gupta talks preparedness with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius »
Point 3. One doctor told me a way to think about things that was helpful. He said "remove the term H1N1 from the equation." If your child had regular flu, would you take him to the hospital? If the answer is no, then don't take him/her to the hospital now.
Point 4. Yes, hearing between 30,000 and 90,000 could die from H1N1 is scary, but keep in mind -- around 40,000 people die from the regular or seasonal flu every year. The numbers may not be that much different, yet there is not panic about the regular flu. As things look now, H1N1 is causing only mild to moderate illness, not the widespread deaths people are worried about.
Point 5. There are some children who should be seen by their doctor. Call your doctor if:
• A baby younger than 12 weeks has a fever greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
• A child, older than 12 weeks has a fever for three days
• A child's fever returns after a 12-24 hour time period
• A child is not passing urine or making tears for more than six hours
Health Library MayoClinic.com: H1N1 flu • A child does not smile or show interest in playing for several hours
Dial 911 if:
• A child cannot speak while trying to breathe
• Has a blue or dark purple color to the nail beds, lips or gums
• Is not responding to you because he is too tired or weak
One point that was reinforced to me over and over again by the pediatricians is the best place for a sick child is at home. And, with regard to school -- after 24 fever-free hours without the aid of medications, he or she can go back.
This is the advice that my wife and I will be following this fall for our own children. Hope it is helpful to you, and the media can score an "A," at least this time around.
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Post by jj on Sept 7, 2009 12:05:37 GMT -5
Thanks Violet
I have a great deal of respect for Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Very reasonable advise from his perspective.
JJ
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Post by fritolay66 on Sept 14, 2009 12:47:39 GMT -5
Swine flu. Has anybody seen microspy slides of the virus? They were saying the reason it can be deadly for some is due to the cytokiene reaction it involks. Is anybody else getting a weird feeling about this?
Its a hot topic amongst the general public and I had someone tell me that no vaccines are made in the US and haven't been for over a decade. I didn't think this was true? Anybody know?
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Post by friskers on Sept 21, 2009 0:11:38 GMT -5
tinyurl.com/lofll9Some really good videos about 10 minutes each. I think I will pass on the vaccine!
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