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I remember reading about E-bola twenty years ago. It is one of those viruses that in this modern world of rapid international travel has the possibility to become what epidemiologists call a "slate wiper". Basically someone who is infected (for sake of example an international businessman) could expose hundreds of people in numerous countries at international airports prior to being diagnosed and quarantined. In turn those people traveling internationally could do the same. It is entirely possible (though not likely) for a virus like this to cross the globe on a large scale in a matter of days.
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[h=1]Spanish Flu[/h][h=3]The Spanish flu (1918-1919) was exceptionally severe, and death rates were higher than with any other influenza pandemic to date. An estimated 500 million people were infected during this pandemic. This flu is not likely to re-emerge. Instead, experts believe a pandemic will likely be caused by an influenza subtype to which there is little, or no, preexisting immunity in humans.[/h]
[h=2]What Is the Spanish Flu?[/h]
The 1918 flu, or "Spanish flu," caused the highest number of knowninfluenza deaths. More than 500,000 people died in the United States, and up to 50 million people may have died worldwide. Many people died within the first few days after infection with the Spanish flu, and others died of related complications. Nearly half of those who died were young, healthy adults.
[h=2]The Impact of the Spanish Flu[/h]An estimated one-third of the world's population (500 million people) were infected and had flu symptoms during the Spanish flu. The Spanish flu was exceptionally severe, and death rates were higher than with any other influenza pandemic. It is estimated that the total number of deaths from the Spanish flu ranged from 50 million to 100 million people.
[h=2]What Caused It?[/h]
The specific virus that caused the Spanish flu was the influenza A (H1N1) virus, which appears to be an avian-like influenza virusderived from an unknown source.
[h=2]Trying To Understand What Happened[/h]
By the early 1990s, 75 years of research had failed to answer a most basic question about the Spanish flu pandemic: "Why was it so fatal?" No virus from 1918 had been isolated, but all of its apparent descendants caused substantially milder forms of human disease. Examination of mortality data from the 1920s suggested that within a few years after the Spanish flu, influenza epidemics had settled down, with substantially lowered death rates.
[h=2]What Is the Spanish Flu?[/h]
The 1918 flu, or "Spanish flu," caused the highest number of knowninfluenza deaths. More than 500,000 people died in the United States, and up to 50 million people may have died worldwide. Many people died within the first few days after infection with the Spanish flu, and others died of related complications. Nearly half of those who died were young, healthy adults.
[h=2]The Impact of the Spanish Flu[/h]An estimated one-third of the world's population (500 million people) were infected and had flu symptoms during the Spanish flu. The Spanish flu was exceptionally severe, and death rates were higher than with any other influenza pandemic. It is estimated that the total number of deaths from the Spanish flu ranged from 50 million to 100 million people.
[h=2]What Caused It?[/h]
The specific virus that caused the Spanish flu was the influenza A (H1N1) virus, which appears to be an avian-like influenza virusderived from an unknown source.
[h=2]Trying To Understand What Happened[/h]
By the early 1990s, 75 years of research had failed to answer a most basic question about the Spanish flu pandemic: "Why was it so fatal?" No virus from 1918 had been isolated, but all of its apparent descendants caused substantially milder forms of human disease. Examination of mortality data from the 1920s suggested that within a few years after the Spanish flu, influenza epidemics had settled down, with substantially lowered death rates.
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Not really. But it might become so if everyone sits around and lets it happen. Certainly Democrats will allow Ebola to take root in the U.S. and kill American citizens since the alternative is effective U.S. border control.
Obviously, with Democrats wanting to import as many immigrants as possible in the worst domestic labor market since the Great Depression in a debt environment never before seen in the history of humanity; they aren't keen on being responsible in any way, shape, or form in this regard.
I mean understand that this is a demographic that views preventing the Ebola virus from enter the U.S. "racist."
Obviously, with Democrats wanting to import as many immigrants as possible in the worst domestic labor market since the Great Depression in a debt environment never before seen in the history of humanity; they aren't keen on being responsible in any way, shape, or form in this regard.
I mean understand that this is a demographic that views preventing the Ebola virus from enter the U.S. "racist."
I do wonder about this outbreak of ebola, since there are the medical people who took all percautions that still contracted it.
One does question if we are being told all the truth, has this one become airborn?
I do belive we need to keep a close eye on this, with all that is happening in the world at this time, this may just be another we were warned would happen.
I love psalm 91 for these times and concerns though, praise God our hope is in Him.
God bless
pickles
One does question if we are being told all the truth, has this one become airborn?
I do belive we need to keep a close eye on this, with all that is happening in the world at this time, this may just be another we were warned would happen.
I love psalm 91 for these times and concerns though, praise God our hope is in Him.
God bless
pickles
Peace Corps pulls volunteers from West Africa due to Ebola
I've also read that they are now looking for 30,000 possible contacts.
I've also read that they are now looking for 30,000 possible contacts.
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I saw that!
Q11: What do people need to do to stop it spreading?
A11. “The risk of spread is reduced by people wearing protective clothing (barrier nursing) when they are looking after patients. The use of gowns, gloves, goggles and masks greatly reduce the chance of someone becoming infected. The risk of spread is greatest later in the disease when patients are bleeding. Diarrhoea, vomit, and blood from patients need to be decontaminated.
The risk of respiratory spread, whereby virus is spread from one person breathing, coughing or sneezing on another is thought to be very low. When patients die they should be buried promptly, or cremated by specialist teams, to avoid the risk of virus being transmitted to mourners.”
The Chinese walk around with masks on to limit their exposure to infection. I suppose we can too.
Q11: What do people need to do to stop it spreading?
A11. “The risk of spread is reduced by people wearing protective clothing (barrier nursing) when they are looking after patients. The use of gowns, gloves, goggles and masks greatly reduce the chance of someone becoming infected. The risk of spread is greatest later in the disease when patients are bleeding. Diarrhoea, vomit, and blood from patients need to be decontaminated.
The risk of respiratory spread, whereby virus is spread from one person breathing, coughing or sneezing on another is thought to be very low. When patients die they should be buried promptly, or cremated by specialist teams, to avoid the risk of virus being transmitted to mourners.”
The Chinese walk around with masks on to limit their exposure to infection. I suppose we can too.
I saw that!
Q11: What do people need to do to stop it spreading?
A11. “The risk of spread is reduced by people wearing protective clothing (barrier nursing) when they are looking after patients. The use of gowns, gloves, goggles and masks greatly reduce the chance of someone becoming infected. The risk of spread is greatest later in the disease when patients are bleeding. Diarrhoea, vomit, and blood from patients need to be decontaminated.
The risk of respiratory spread, whereby virus is spread from one person breathing, coughing or sneezing on another is thought to be very low. When patients die they should be buried promptly, or cremated by specialist teams, to avoid the risk of virus being transmitted to mourners.”
The Chinese walk around with masks on to limit their exposure to infection. I suppose we can too.
Q11: What do people need to do to stop it spreading?
A11. “The risk of spread is reduced by people wearing protective clothing (barrier nursing) when they are looking after patients. The use of gowns, gloves, goggles and masks greatly reduce the chance of someone becoming infected. The risk of spread is greatest later in the disease when patients are bleeding. Diarrhoea, vomit, and blood from patients need to be decontaminated.
The risk of respiratory spread, whereby virus is spread from one person breathing, coughing or sneezing on another is thought to be very low. When patients die they should be buried promptly, or cremated by specialist teams, to avoid the risk of virus being transmitted to mourners.”
The Chinese walk around with masks on to limit their exposure to infection. I suppose we can too.
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You're becoming as analytical as me and I have to say that I LIKE that about you! Lolol.
OK, it's a picture in Tokyo on a smoggy day. Moving along...
I suppose to completely stop viruses, an N95, N99, or a N100 rated mask would be required to reliably block micro-particles as small as viruses and bacteria. The N100 is the best but the N95 is the most common and cheapest:
CDC - NIOSH-Approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators - 3M Suppliers List
A 3M 30-pack of N95 can be had on Amazon for under $9.00 (plus sales tax and shipping). You can, of course, find them for less elsewhere and there are many discount manufacturers.
OK, it's a picture in Tokyo on a smoggy day. Moving along...
I suppose to completely stop viruses, an N95, N99, or a N100 rated mask would be required to reliably block micro-particles as small as viruses and bacteria. The N100 is the best but the N95 is the most common and cheapest:
CDC - NIOSH-Approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators - 3M Suppliers List
A 3M 30-pack of N95 can be had on Amazon for under $9.00 (plus sales tax and shipping). You can, of course, find them for less elsewhere and there are many discount manufacturers.
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The virus is in transit to the U.S.
Ebola outbreak: Infected American aid worker to be treated in U.S. - World - CBC News
Ebola outbreak: Infected American aid worker to be treated in U.S. - World - CBC News
