01 Urgent Information About Swine Flu PPT 2009/10
01 Urgent Information About Swine Flu PPT 2009/10
01 Urgent Information About Swine Flu PPT 2009/10
The Swine flu virus is transmitted like human flu, via infected nasal secretions and respira-
tory droplets, such as those from the coughing of an infected person. It is also passed by
direct contact, for example shaking hands or kissing. It can remain infectious on surfaces
for 2 to 8 hours. Unlike the seasonal flu viruses, the H1N1 virus can infect lung cells deeply
(as opposed to infecting the upper respiratory system only) causing pneumonia and in
serious cases death.
SYMPTOMS
Typical symptoms are:
a sudden fever (high body temperature of 38°C / 100.4°F or above), a sudden cough
Other symptoms may include:
headache, tiredness, chills, aching muscles, limb or joint pain, diarrhoea or stomach upset, sore
throat, runny nose, sneezing, loss of appetite
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in the US has called on leaders to “shut down
the flu farms” saying that “1 in 3 pigs harbour flu viruses. It is time for all of us to wake up to the fact
that the way we are raising animals is creating an opportunity for viruses or diseases to afflict the
global community, with potentially millions of human casualties.”
PREVENTION
• Wash your hands frequently: Use antibacterial soaps or alcohol-based hand cleaner when soap
and water are not available. Wash thoroughly for 30 seconds getting under the fingernails
• Wear a face mask when outside: a surgical or a respirator variety (N95). [to protect others, always
cough or sneeze into a tissue].
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth until you have washed your hands
• Avoid close contact with infected people or stand a few feet away from them and avoid physi-
cal contact
• Boost your immune system: Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection.
Stick with whole grains, colourful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
• Keep hydrated: Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and
maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses
• Be physically active: Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circula-
tion and oxygenating the body
• Avoid alcohol: Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that
can decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu
• When flying, carry onboard antibacterial wet-tissues or a small antibacterial spray, cleaning
hands regularly. Also try to minimize putting your hands near to your ears, nose or mouth.
• Get plenty of sleep to keep your immune system in good shape
When Oprah Winfrey went on a three week vegan diet cleanse, she was surprised to know it was so
satisfying. She stated “Wow, wow, wow! I never imagined meatless meals could be so satisfying. I
can honestly say every meal was a surprise and a delight.”
More and more medical research is becoming available showing the link between a healthy lifestyle
and a plant-based diet.
When we look at illnesses, we see that three of the biggest killers in the world today are cardiovascu-
lar disease, cancer and diabetes. The World Health Organisation reports that cardiovascular diseases
account for almost half of the total chronic disease deaths. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise and
are starting to appear earlier in life. In fact, obesity is the second greatest self-caused killer after
smoking. Research by medical doctors such as Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Gabriel Cousens, Dr. John Mc-
Dougall, and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn has found that vegan diets can be used to reverse and even cure
these diseases. A 2007 article in the world’s leading medical journal ‘The Lancet’ entitled ‘Food, live-
stock production, energy, climate change, and health’ stated that there is strong scientific evidence
that vegetables and fruits protect against these diseases, whilst the health risks posed by the rapid
worldwide growth in meat consumption, which accounts for nearly one fifth of global greenhouse
gas emissions, is both exacerbating climate change and directly contributing to certain diseases.
The World Cancer Research Fund in its 2007 report recommended reducing the consumption of
red and processed meats stating that they are a convincing cause of colorectal cancer. In August
2009, they started urging parents not to put meat in children’s lunchboxes, believing that bad eating
habits can start in childhood. Their reports state scientific evidence that links “processed meats to
an increase in bowel cancer risk” and that curing, salting or adding preservatives to meat can intro-
duce carcinogenic substances. Lisa Cooney, Head of Education at the World Cancer Research Fund,
interviewed on the BBC News recommended that the best approach for adults and children alike is
to avoid cancer-causing meats completely.
A vegan diet is healthier than a vegetarian diet because of the health risks involved in consuming
dairy products. Dairy products contain saturated fat and cholesterol. A 2007 study based on adults
65 years or older, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, discovered that a diet with
many dairy products increases your chances of developing cancer by 300%. Calcium in green leafy
vegetables is better absorbed than in dairy products. One cup of cooked kale or turnip greens, 2
packets of instant oats, two-thirds of a cup of tofu or two-thirds of a cup of broccoli, each of these
contain the same amount of absorbable calcium as 1 cup of cow’s milk.
According to Dr. Campbell. author of the China Study, “People who ate the most animal-based foods
got the most chronic disease … People who ate the most plant-based foods were the healthiest and
tended to avoid chronic disease.”
The American Dietetic Association recently stated (July 2009) that “vegetarian
diets, including vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide
health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases, and are ap-
propriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy,
lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes.”
Resources
What You Should Know about Swine Flu: Q&A with Dr. Michael Greger
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http://www.hsus.org/farm/news/ournews/qa_on_swine_flu_050209.html
Swine Flu Ancestor Born on U.S. Factory Farms
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http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/05/swineflufarm/
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Latest Swine Flu News and Information pla ne
http://www.suprememastertelevision.com/swine-flu/
CDC Confirms Ties to Virus First Discovered in U.S. Pig Factories
http://www.hsus.org/farm/news/ournews/swine_flu_virus_origin_1998_042909.html
Killers
http://www.suprememastertelevision.com/killers/
The Long Haul: Risks Associated with Livestock Transport
http://www.hsus.org/farm/resources/research/pubhealth/risks_livestock_transport.html