12 More Deaths From H1N1 Swine Flu in the UK
The Swine Flu Pandemic in the UK has now killed 29 people, 12 of which have died in the last 4 days. The chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson has warned that over a third of the population could catch the virus and of these more than 65,000 could die during this swine flu pandemic. Cherie Blair who is the wife of the ex prime minister is at present battling the H1N1 strain of the virus.
We cannot emphasise enough that that with this actual strain it is not just hitting senior citizens or infirmed people. In fact, there is a small indication that population born before 1958 may have some resistance as the last bad outbreak of of this virus was in the fifties. A baby and a boy of 6 have died recently . The worrying thing is that the 6 year old is alleged to have had NO underlying health problems which makes scientists wonder if a more serious form of the swine flu is mutating. At present doctors are telling us that the virus and also the death rate are no worse than common flu.
The largest number of infections reported are in the age groups 16 - 64 and the under 5 year olds. Next week a National Pandemic Swine Flu Service will be in operation in the UK. You willbe able to get a good diagnosis over the phone or internet. An ID code will then enable a friend to get the patient a course of Tamiflu. It will not cure the disease but ease the symptoms. At present GP's and hospitals are stretched to their limits.
GP's and hospital doctors are now admitting that the disease is now rife and doctors are stressing that suspected sufferers should NOT go to the surgery but ring NHS Direct instead. For your information their number is 0845 4647. We all have a duty to stop the bug spreading. Symptoms can appear rapidly. Sudden fever (temperature more than 38 degrees C) and a cough are early warnings. You may also have headache, shivering, aching joints or an upset stomach.
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