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Nationwide Shortage In Supply of Swine Flu Vaccine
Hugh Pickens writes "The NY Times reports that as the number of swine flu cases grows to levels unprecedented for this time of year, health officials predict a shortfall in the supply of swine flu vaccine. Forty-three children have died from swine flu since August 30 — about the same number that usually die in an entire flu season.' These are very sobering statistics,' says Dr. Anne Schuchat, the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, 'and unfortunately they are likely to increase.' Projections of the supply of swine flu vaccine have widely varied. During the summer, health officials said 120 million doses would be ready in October but later dropped the estimate to 40 million doses. Now officials expect only 28 million to 30 million doses, adding that the exact number is impossible to predict and could change daily as vaccine manufacturers report that production was behind schedule. 'Vaccine production for influenza is pretty complex,' says Schuchat explaining the delay, 'and the complex process this year is taking a bit longer than we had hoped.' Schuchat warned parents with sick children to be alert for signs that medical attention is required including not eating well, difficulties breathing, and turning blue or gray. A particularly important sign is when children start to get better, then have a relapse, usually a sign that pneumonia is developing, and immediate treatment should be sought."
"Forty-three children have died from swine flu since August 30 — about the same number that usually die in an entire flu season."
That statement is blatantly false. Over 35,000 people die in the US from the flu every year. Hundreds, if not thousands, of children die from the flu every year.
"A plan fiendishly clever in its intricacies"- Homer Simpson
That may be the dumbest thing I've ever seen on Slashdot ever. Seriously. Wow. Let's break it down line by line.
You quote someone who has absolutely no clue. "I'd like the flu please! If I get an immunity to swine flu I want to suffer through the illness rather than get a shot. I want to work for it and maybe die! Or at the very least spread it around some so others can share in my joy."
Then, you use Maddox as a reference.
Finally, you wrap up by saying that you need to have a "basic concept of immunology" to comprehend your brilliance! And you top it off with a flourish by preemptively yelling at the mods.
Jesus. Wow.
Weaselmancer
rediculous.
http://childhealthsafety.wordpress.com/graphs/
Here, you can have mine. I don't want it. I'm not going to get it and neither are my wife or kids.
We eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep and none of us has compromised immune systems.
Yeah, pity H1N1 is particularly dangerous to those with nice, strong immune systems because it causes it to overreact to the virus, resulting in severe illness or death. Which is why it's especially dangerous to children, young adults, and pregnant women.
But yeah, you're right. I'm sure your wife and kid will be just fine... maybe. And if they *do* get the virus, I'm sure they won't pass it on to other vulnerable members of society...
I grew up in a totalitarian country, and this is exactly the same kind of excuses of depriving people of their basic rights.
It is sad that someone growing up in America can say some shit like this; and it is very surprising that it can be rated +5 insightful by fellow slashdot viewers.
Maybe it is true, liberals do admire Chairman Mao, they are not just joking.
Well, but I don't agree with your masochistic attitude, and I'm still here. What are you gonna do? Tell on me? iReport@whitehouse.gov?