2009
10.06

Swain Flu

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What is Swain flu
Swine influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu, pig flu and sometimes, the swine) is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus (SIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs.[2] As of 2009, the known SIV strains include influenza C and the subtypes of influenza A known as H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3.
Swine flu symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

A significant number of infected people have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. Like seasonal flu, it can cause severe illness and death in some cases.

Prevention from Swine Flu
» Catch coughs and sneezes in a clean tissue and throw the tissue safely in the bin.
» If you haven’t got a tissue, use your hands but wash them thoroughly with soap straight away.
» Wash your hands thoroughly & frequently with soap, especially after being in crowded public places and
    around food.
» Wash your hands well with plenty of soap and dry them with a clean towel.
» Treat your hands as contaminated. Don’t touch them to your eyes, nose and mouth.
» Don’t shake hands or get too close to someone who seems unwell.
» If you feel ill, stay at home and call your doctor for advice.
» Use mask at the public place and handkerchief.

2009
10.06

Health Care Reform

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President Obama on Organizing for Health Care Reform

President Barack Obama addresses a full seating of the US Congress in what some consider a “make it or break it” effort in his bid to pass a healthcare reform bill. His speech should run for just over 40 minutes and will be followed by a Republican address on health care reform.

President Obama is expected to strike a firm and urging tone as he pushes a moderate agenda. He will disappoint and please both sides of the aisle with different portions of his speech. Expect to hear him address the deficit, tax breaks for the wealthy and the Iraq War as factors in America’s current financial struggles.

He will undoubtedly invoke the name of his friend, mentor and colleague, Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was a lifelong advocate on behalf of archetypal liberal hot-button issues and in his last days healtcare reform came to take on a poignant personal purpose and drive.

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