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***8/12/10*** A Third Of The Experts Advising The World Health Organization About The Swine Flu Pandemic Had Ties To Drugs Firms By SOPHIE BORLAND Five of the 15 specialists who sat on the emergency committee had received funding from pharmaceutical giants, or were linked to them through their research. The revelation will prompt speculation that the ‘pandemic’ was wildly overestimated and largely fueled by the drugs industry who stood to benefit from the panic. www.dailymail.co.uk tinyurl.com ***1/27/10*** Drug firms ‘drove swine flu pandemic warning to recoup £billions spent on research’ www.dailymail.co.uk ***7/17/09*** Safety Questions Over Swine Flu Jab “Vaccine will be rushed out before results of health checks are known.” www.independent.co.uk ***7/17/09*** Legal Immunity Set For Swine Flu Vaccine Makers “The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off.” www.baynews9.com ***8/12/09*** Swine flu cases climb among US soldiers in Iraq BAGHDAD — The number of American troops in Iraq diagnosed with swine flu has climbed to 67, making US soldiers the largest group in the country to come down with the potentially deadly virus, Iraqi health officials said Wednesday. …The US military did not immediately confirm the figures released by the Iraqis. But earlier this week, it said 51 soldiers …

***8/12/10*** A Third Of The Experts Advising The World Health Organization About The Swine Flu Pandemic Had Ties To Drugs Firms By SOPHIE BORLAND Five of the 15 specialists who sat on the emergency committee had received funding from pharmaceutical giants, or were linked to them through their research. The revelation will prompt speculation that the ‘pandemic’ was wildly overestimated and largely fueled by the drugs industry who stood to benefit from the panic. www.dailymail.co.uk tinyurl.com ***1/27/10*** Drug firms ‘drove swine flu pandemic warning to recoup £billions spent on research’ www.dailymail.co.uk ***7/17/09*** Safety Questions Over Swine Flu Jab “Vaccine will be rushed out before results of health checks are known.” www.independent.co.uk ***7/17/09*** Legal Immunity Set For Swine Flu Vaccine Makers “The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off.” www.baynews9.com ***8/12/09*** Swine flu cases climb among US soldiers in Iraq BAGHDAD — The number of American troops in Iraq diagnosed with swine flu has climbed to 67, making US soldiers the largest group in the country to come down with the potentially deadly virus, Iraqi health officials ….

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A third US-based cruise ship with an outbreak of stomach illness has sailed again after being decontaminated in South Florida. The vessel Ruby Princess sailed Sunday from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades. It was one of three cruise ships that docked in Florida and Louisiana over the weekend with outbreaks of norovirus. Port Everglades spokeswoman Ellen Kennedy told the South Florida Sun Sentinel (sunsent.nl ) that the Ruby Princess was cleaned Sunday and departed. Passengers were informed of the virus and cleanup as they waited to board. Norovirus causes upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. Princess Cruise Lines operates the ship and another, the Crown Princess, that sailed from Fort Lauderdale after cleaning. Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Sea left New Orleans a couple of hours late Saturday because of the same illness. © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

www.lawmed.com Most cases of foodborne illness are mild and resolve in a day or two. However, sometimes the effects are more serious and can cause long-lasting injury. In this video, David Henson talks about the most dangerous types of foodborne illness, and how HensonFuerst Attorneys can help if you have been the victim of food toxins. If you have additional questions about foodborne illness injuries, feel free to visit our website at www.lawmed.com And don’t forget to look at some of our other videos at www.youtube.com (Principal office of Henson & Fuerst, PA: 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607) There are lots of different ways you can get sick from food-borne toxins, but there are a few illnesses are so serious that they can cause long-term problems, or even death. The ugliest, most dangerous bugs that cause food-borne illness are: Campylobacter is a bacterium that causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. This pathogen is spread through eating raw or undercooked chicken, or other foods that have been cross-contaminated with raw chicken. Salmonella is also a bacterium, and it causes a disease called salmonellosis, which causes fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, it can also cause life-threatening infection, particularly among people with compromised immune systems. E. coli O157:H7, more commonly called simply “E-coli.” These bacteria are found in cow feces, and any illness in people is results from ingesting food or water contaminated with …

Nov 13, 2008 San Antonio STGEC Geriatrics & Gerontological + Palliative Medicine Grand Rounds re: “Influenza–Past & Present” by Gregory Anstead, MD Some information may become dated with the inevitable march of time. (The views, opinions, or conclusions expressed in this video are not given nor endorsed by any city, county, state or federal institution or authority.)

Memorial Day signifies the unofficial kickoff for outdoor activities like camping. Camping can either be a flurry of fun and adventure, or a miserable few days of getting sick in the bushes and being dehydrated. Every summer, thousands of people set out on these camping adventures, and every summer, many become stricken with foodborne illnesses or a parasitic infection. Some of the most common culprits include norovirus, E. coli O157:H7, Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia duodenalis. Such illnesses are not limited to the occasional outdoor excursion; there are many recorded outbreaks at children’s summer camps. In 2007 norovirus struck down dozens of children and staff members in Three Rivers, MI at a local summer camp. Such outbreaks are not new; in 1994 E. coli O157:H7 infected multiple people at a summer camp in Virginia. Since children are more susceptible to these illnesses than adults, it’s especially important that when camping with children care is taken to prevent infection. The most frequent sources of these bugs are improperly cooked meat, cross contamination and contaminated water. Basic camping food safety is similar to kitchen food safety. It’s important to keep meat in the cooler below 40°F. To maintain a low temperature, store the food in a large cooler, in the shade and away from the campfire. Be sure to load up with plenty of ice. Avoid opening the large cooler by storing drinks in a smaller cooler. Make sure meat is packaged properly by putting it in …