ctalbott0609
New member
I recently read the post regarding the H1N1 Flu & There didn't seem to be too much information for CFer's in the responses. I'm a member of Cystic-L and remembered that we recently had a discussion regarding this pandemic. We have a gentlemen member that is very involved in the tracking of this Pandemic, and he was able to shed A LOT of light on this subject. SO, here is the post that started the conversation, and his response. This went on for many messages, so if anyone would like the proceeding messages, or this gentleman's E-Mail for your own personal questions (which he has welcomed), please feel free to let me know! It was quite a big help to everyone involved, and I hope you all can benefit as well!
On 07/27/09 19:52, Sandy wrote:
> Ok I just found out that the teens (200 of them) that went to youth camp last week have the Swine Flu. They were dx'd today @ the drs. Some families R now coming down with it as well. Most of our church members sees the same dr Collin and our family sees. I Just emailed the CF dr to tell them whats going on and we will be in contact with both CF and family dr. I am fearful b/c my daughter is in choir and does talk to some of the teens. We didn't make it to church Sun b/c we were so tired and over slept but Cassi does go to choir on Wed. So I am afraid there may be some teens that haven't been dx;d and @ church. I fear Collin getting it.
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions. I am not informed on this flu.
>
> Sandy, 33 mom of Cassi 11 ncf, Collin 7 wcf, Asthma, Chronic Sinusitis,
> and Cirrhosis of the liver.
> <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/collinherring
">http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/collinherring
</a>> <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUSIBHU620
">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUSIBHU620
</a>>
I'm sorry to hear you are having to deal with the pandemic now. Unfortunately, I am not surprised you are uninformed. Reporting from the WHO, CDC, and the MSM is absolutely horrid. Now, let me try to get you some information.
Here is some basic influenza information including a history of this pandemic: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100175
">http://www.flutrackers.com/for...owthread.php?t=100175
</a>
The parent site, <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.flutrackers.com">http://www.flutrackers.com</a> is itself a very good resource (I am a member there).
If your daughter can avoid contact with any of the individuals for the next couple of weeks that would be best. Contrary to popular belief people are contagious with influenza from about 24 hours prior to the onset of symptoms and for potentially several weeks (I don't have the exact length immediately available). *Contagiousness does not end with the end of fever.* Children, in particular, can shed virus for many weeks after they appear to be well.
I am blogging the pandemic (although probably not information there you are looking for) at <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://diaryofafluyear.blogspot.com
">http://diaryofafluyear.blogspot.com
</a>
Also, if you wouldn't mind, go to <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com">http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com</a> and leave a comment there stating where the camp was and where the community outbreak is ongoing. They are monitoring the spread of the pandemic. Alternately, you can give me the information and I will post there. I am a moderator on that board.
If you have specific questions or if you think your doctors do not appreciate the seriousness of the pandemic (many don't recognize how bad it has the potential to become) please feel free to email me directly. I have been following this very closely since April and, sadly, I probably know more than most of the doctors do. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
*-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-*
WARNING: Consult a trusted doctor before ANY change to your treatment.
@}->- @}->- @}->-
Visit us at <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="Http://Cystic-L.org">Http://Cystic-L.org</a> and see our extensive Handbook on-line
(contains much CF information, and references to other CF resources),
the Photo Archives (people with CF, parents with CF, subscribers to
Cystic-L, and a memorial page), the CF Shop, the world's largest
cystic fibrosis bookstore (in the CF Shop), and much more!
@}->- @}->- @}->-
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
*-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-*
On 07/27/09 19:52, Sandy wrote:
> Ok I just found out that the teens (200 of them) that went to youth camp last week have the Swine Flu. They were dx'd today @ the drs. Some families R now coming down with it as well. Most of our church members sees the same dr Collin and our family sees. I Just emailed the CF dr to tell them whats going on and we will be in contact with both CF and family dr. I am fearful b/c my daughter is in choir and does talk to some of the teens. We didn't make it to church Sun b/c we were so tired and over slept but Cassi does go to choir on Wed. So I am afraid there may be some teens that haven't been dx;d and @ church. I fear Collin getting it.
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions. I am not informed on this flu.
>
> Sandy, 33 mom of Cassi 11 ncf, Collin 7 wcf, Asthma, Chronic Sinusitis,
> and Cirrhosis of the liver.
> <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/collinherring
">http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/collinherring
</a>> <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUSIBHU620
">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUUSIBHU620
</a>>
I'm sorry to hear you are having to deal with the pandemic now. Unfortunately, I am not surprised you are uninformed. Reporting from the WHO, CDC, and the MSM is absolutely horrid. Now, let me try to get you some information.
Here is some basic influenza information including a history of this pandemic: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100175
">http://www.flutrackers.com/for...owthread.php?t=100175
</a>
The parent site, <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.flutrackers.com">http://www.flutrackers.com</a> is itself a very good resource (I am a member there).
If your daughter can avoid contact with any of the individuals for the next couple of weeks that would be best. Contrary to popular belief people are contagious with influenza from about 24 hours prior to the onset of symptoms and for potentially several weeks (I don't have the exact length immediately available). *Contagiousness does not end with the end of fever.* Children, in particular, can shed virus for many weeks after they appear to be well.
I am blogging the pandemic (although probably not information there you are looking for) at <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://diaryofafluyear.blogspot.com
">http://diaryofafluyear.blogspot.com
</a>
Also, if you wouldn't mind, go to <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com">http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com</a> and leave a comment there stating where the camp was and where the community outbreak is ongoing. They are monitoring the spread of the pandemic. Alternately, you can give me the information and I will post there. I am a moderator on that board.
If you have specific questions or if you think your doctors do not appreciate the seriousness of the pandemic (many don't recognize how bad it has the potential to become) please feel free to email me directly. I have been following this very closely since April and, sadly, I probably know more than most of the doctors do. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
*-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-*
WARNING: Consult a trusted doctor before ANY change to your treatment.
@}->- @}->- @}->-
Visit us at <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="Http://Cystic-L.org">Http://Cystic-L.org</a> and see our extensive Handbook on-line
(contains much CF information, and references to other CF resources),
the Photo Archives (people with CF, parents with CF, subscribers to
Cystic-L, and a memorial page), the CF Shop, the world's largest
cystic fibrosis bookstore (in the CF Shop), and much more!
@}->- @}->- @}->-
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
*-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-**-.,,.-*