Swine Flu in Mira Mesa

The swine flu has contributed to 37 deaths in Canada over the past five days, bringing the total number of fatalities blamed on the A(H1N1) virus to 198, a senior health official said Tuesday. So far, 20 percent of the population has been vaccinated against the virus in the largest immunization program in Canadian history, Chief Public Health Officer David Butler-Jones told a press conference. Thirty-six out of 6.6 million people who received the flu shot reported serious adverse reactions to the vaccine in Canada -- mostly anaphylactic reactions or convulsions brought on by fever, Butler-Jones said. One person also died after being immunized, ... Read Full Story

Last spring thousands of travelers canceled trips to Mexico after a swine flu outbreak there emptied beaches and resorts. Staying home won't protect you from swine flu now: Forty-six states have reported widespread flu activity. "The thought that the virus was just a Mexico problem is gone," said Sondra Wilson, owner of several Travel Leaders travel agency locations in Washington State. "We know it's here and all around us." She said her clients are booking travel to Mexico, but trips there and elsewhere are being booked closer to departure dates than in the past. Here are some questions and answers about travel insurance, basic ... Read Full Story

Kellogg Co. says it will pull immunity claims from its Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes amid the public's growing concern about swine flu. Kellogg began adding extra antioxidants to its cereal last year, which it says help support the immune system. The company began advertising the change with large labels on cereal boxes that read in bold letters: "Now helps support your child's immunity." But the food maker said Wednesday that given the public attention to swine flu, it has decided to phase out the message from its packages. Kellogg, based in Battle Creek, Mich., said it has heard very little concern ... Read Full Story

Last spring thousands of travelers canceled trips to Mexico after a swine flu outbreak there emptied beaches and resorts. Staying home won't protect you from swine flu now: Forty-six states have reported widespread flu activity. "The thought that the virus was just a Mexico problem is gone," said Sondra Wilson, owner of several Travel Leaders travel agency locations in Washington State. "We know it's here and all around us." She said her clients are booking travel to Mexico, but trips there and elsewhere are being booked closer to departure dates than in the past. Here are some questions and answers about travel insurance, basic ... Read Full Story

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