http://www.newfluwiki2.com Flu Wiki Forum Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:35:59 GMT http://www.newfluwiki2.com/diary/3253/in-search-of-understanding I am writing this diary in order to seek clarity and a greater understanding of a developing H1N1 influenza situation for my family and community here in the greater Memphis area. <br /> Today, according to one of my high school aged children a fellow student came into class late and presented a note to the teacher. &nbsp;After several moments of discussion between the two the child became upset and said loudly that; yes, my brother has tested positive for swine flu, but I have tested as clean. &nbsp; <br />So, now I have several concerns. &nbsp;Does this make any sense to the readers here? &nbsp;My understanding of this influenza is that a person can be asymptomatic for several days before becoming ill and that one of the primary means of limiting the spread of H1N1 is <b><i>isolation</i></b>. &nbsp;Additionally, with the way this was handled there is now a huge issue within the student body and I am sure the administration. <br />Any illumination the good folks here can provide would be of great assistance. &nbsp;I am not completely ignorant of the basic principles of infectious disease management and treatment since I served in the Army for 15 years of which 1/2 of that time was after I had trained as a senior corpsman. <br />Thanks to all for your assistance for your assistance at keeping me informed and managing the effects of rumors and situation management and communication. isolation public health Public School Rumors Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:26:52 GMT paul94611 http://www.newfluwiki2.com/diary/3253/in-search-of-understanding http://www.newfluwiki2.com/diary/2283/ <p>First off, this is my first post, so please forgive me if I&#39;m not doing this right!</p><p>I live on a farm and so protecting my livestock to ensure continued food production during a pandemic is an important part of our plan. This is the place where our extended family group will most likely ride out the pandemic, so I&#39;m trying to be certain to learn all I can.</p><p>When isolation is dicussed as a primary method of safety, there are few references to provide specific details. How isolated is isolated? How far does the airborne virus travel from its host?</p><p>I have seen references that include dogs and cats in the species that are susceptible to the current BF viruses, but I haven&#39;t seen any refences to farm livestock (other than birds, of course). Are there studies anywhere that address this?</p> <br /> farms livestock food production personal safety isolation quarantine Preps Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:21:05 GMT Andrzejek http://www.newfluwiki2.com/diary/2283/