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From the lens How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu.

  • SIALicenceUK Oct 31, 2011 @ 4:03 am | delete
    Wow, huge lens with tons of useful information about swine fu. Thumbs up
  • WindyWinters Dec 15, 2009 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Thanks for your valuable lens. Congrats on your Purple Star and Giant Squid Awards Nomination. A close family member of mine (who is very healthy) had the H1N1 Flu and was very sick for 10 days. It was terrible and it didn't help they had the regular flu two weeks before H1N1. Thanks to Tamiflu and bed rest they are better now (although their asymptomatic childhood asthma returned). Unfortunately they had a lot of antibiotics when they were little due to a bone infection from a tiny break in a finger and a burst appendix. It is tearful, too when they did everything to prevent it but we are happy they are finally better. :)
  • kimmanleyort Dec 4, 2009 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your nomination. This lens covers it all.
  • nikelover Nov 23, 2009 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Informative and well written lens. If you didn't know how to stop H1N1 before, you will now. Keep it up.
  • momto4 Nov 22, 2009 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    What a useful lens! With four small children we're always looking for new information on how to keep out kids healthy. Thanks for sharing!
  • Alberto-Simmons Nov 20, 2009 @ 3:59 am | delete
    great lens on hot topic now a days. This is very important to stay home when you get infected with H1N1, So its effect anyone else. Some nice useful Tips. Thanks
  • lasertek Oct 28, 2009 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    Great lens! Very informative. Will follow the key things to stay away from H1N1. From now on, I will wash my hands from time to time, cover my mouth when coughing, avoid touching my face especially when my hands are unclean and I'm at work, and I will definitely stay away from people who are sick. Thanks for coming up with this lens.

    Do visit my lens as well if you got time. Thanks again.
  • mhg0213 Oct 26, 2009 @ 11:31 am | delete
    lol, I just started on Squidoo about 4 days ago. I'm a freelance writing and was gathering information on H1N1 for a client. Oddly enough I came across your lens. Very helpful, thank you!
  • Spook Oct 23, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Wow, what an important lens for everybody. Blessed by an Angel.
  • KrisRoxas Oct 4, 2009 @ 10:50 pm | delete
    Lol, I actually have to make a video for a local Canadian group to get teenagers more aware of ways to prevent h1n1.
  • shajo Oct 4, 2009 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    This is great information! Thank you for the prevention tips, we've had a few cases at the school I work for. Needless to say I'm constantly washing my hands! :)
  • O_Johnson26 Oct 2, 2009 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    This lens has very good information; the swine flu outbreak is just around the corner.
  • cc2786 Sep 29, 2009 @ 2:45 am | delete
    This is very interesting and well worth reading. I know someone who has just has swine flu and it is a horrible illness, so any people out there that are trying to help prevent the speread deserve my praise. great lens.
  • Eliminate-Cyst Sep 24, 2009 @ 1:15 am | delete
    stupendous lens... im very cautious out there, wiping down shopping carts, carry santiser, washing hands when get home, and make sure to sneeze or cough in elbow of arm.
    5*
  • sonamuka Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Very nice and informative lens about H1N1 Swine Flue. Thanks for your contribution.
  • Artemus-Gordon Sep 9, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Thanks for this informative lens. The college my daughter is attending has 40 cases as of today so I am trying to learn all I can about it.
  • slotowngal Aug 26, 2009 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    Thank you for a really great information source on Swine Flu. I have a daughter at college, and her school called all parents today with a pre-recorded message regarding the H1N1 virus.
  • biggly Aug 20, 2009 @ 12:17 am | delete
    I'm in Japan and it's just starting to make the news again. Everyone will be out in their masks shortly. Keep your hands clean and away from your face, that's the key as far as I can see. Japanese are good at washing hands and swear by gargling every time they get home, too. Great informative lens. You've shown me how it's done.
  • jjj1 Jul 31, 2009 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    As a parent of three year old twins with a elderly mother who suffers from asthma, I find the current situation frightening. Thank you for an informative lens.
  • Jonsky Jul 30, 2009 @ 10:22 am | delete
    A very useful lens in very great detail. Thanks for sharing.
  • tcinvestor Jul 13, 2009 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    This is a really great lens and will become even more useful in the months ahead. I have added it to the featured lens list on my Live Smart lens and lens rolled there as well. Thanks for the great work.
  • houen Jul 12, 2009 @ 5:40 am | delete
    One of the main reasons for flu related disease spread (both normal and others) is people touching a doorknob/handle with an infected hand (could be just wiping their nose), and another person doing the same and then scratching their eyes.

    This is because the eyes contain a mucous membrane, which can get infection.

    I always wipe my eyes using my sleeve up at the shoulder where i know i have not touched anything to prevent myself from spreading disease this way.
  • Frazen Jun 29, 2009 @ 10:48 am | delete
    "Social distancing". We are getting distanced. Squidoo is the way to keep in contact~ :-)
    Good job!
  • Notagymbuff Jun 26, 2009 @ 1:39 am | delete
    Thanks! This is a very educational one-stop lens about A(h1n1)! Very much appreciated!
  • AffiliatePounce Jun 22, 2009 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    Pretty detailed lens...congratulations.
  • DrJamesMartin Jun 16, 2009 @ 3:44 am | delete
    thanks for the info...Awesome info thanks. Dr. James Martin
  • Lakota429 Jun 12, 2009 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    Great lens!!! Terrific info! 5 stars!!! Smiles, Annie~
  • jasmineann Jun 12, 2009 @ 4:09 am | delete
    Highly informative and educative lens. Thank you for sharing all this valuable information.
  • Frankster Jun 9, 2009 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Another great lens by the master. Great info and well laid out. Thanks for sharing this information about such an important topic today. Bear hugs, Frankie
  • gardenlady Jun 8, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Amazing lens. Wonderful job putting all this together! Too much to read all at one time. I will bookmark it so I can come back and read it all. 5 stars to you, & favoriting.
  • RebounderRonni Jun 8, 2009 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    Absolutely amazing lens! Thank you so much for taking the time to put all this together in one place. 5*s to you, and favoriting.
  • Somaliboy Jun 3, 2009 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    Great article ! 5*
  • AbbasAbedi Jun 2, 2009 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. 5*

    If you get a chance check out my Instant Stress Management lens.
  • TMZURVITA Jun 1, 2009 @ 9:51 am | delete
    great lens.

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  • TMZURVITA May 29, 2009 @ 9:58 am | delete
    GREAT ARTICLE!
  • John_Blaisdale May 26, 2009 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    Amazing lens! Now, this is what compelling content is. Again, great job at compiling GOOD information that actually helps those in need by providing them with information that they can actually use.
  • tia122 May 23, 2009 @ 8:22 am | delete
    This is such important information and things that people need to know and be aware of. And this applies not only to swine flu but many other contagious illness. I have listed many remedies for illness at Ladat.
  • tcinvestor May 21, 2009 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Great Lens with lots of details. One thing people need to seriously consider is future preparedness. Plan ahead because nothing could be worse than facing a crisis unprepared. Part of preparedness is getting as healthy as you can, beginning to use superfoods and greens based supplements along with proper nutrition. Stock up on alternative natural remedies and treatments like colloidal silver, occicillinum, probiotics, hydrogen peroxide etc. You may also want to consider food preparations and an emergency preparedness kit just in case this fall begins a process of more serious crisis. What do you think will happen to food distribution, transportation, energy, basic services etc if this makes the mutation and does become a real problem. Think, Plan, Act. Thanks Kirsti.
  • Robin_Forlonge_Patterson May 21, 2009 @ 4:48 am | delete
    Good comprehensive cover!

    I hope you will consider lensrolling the Flu Wiki lens, an introduction to the Flu Wiki, which has links to information in over 90 languages and to health authorities in nearly two hundred countries. I'm about to lensroll this lens.
  • social-media-optimizations May 20, 2009 @ 10:36 am | delete
    Fantastic Lens
  • diamondrose1 May 19, 2009 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    This is an informative lens about swine flu.
  • JoanneLMason May 19, 2009 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    Excellent lens...even with all of the information being presented in the news you still provided information that I was not aware of. Thanks for such a thorough explanation of the H1N1 flu.
  • Princeton May 18, 2009 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Thanks for the lens... Thieves essential oi is also great to use to disinfect things... see my lenses on essential oils if you like!
    http://www.squidoo.com/Young-Living-Essential-Oils-Find-out-which-one-is-for-you
  • TheTranscriptionist May 18, 2009 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    I like the info on your site, but the blue section toward the top of your lens is practically impossible to read. You might consider changing the colors. :) Good job on this lens--very current and applicable.
  • vainika May 18, 2009 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    very helpful.thanks
  • howtosellebay May 17, 2009 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    I didnt expect that swine flu had been infecting people since the early yeas of the 70's, low media hype at this time, is a factor of a news quarantine.
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 15, 2009 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    Congratulations on the well deserved Purple Star Award!

    Thank you for so thoroughly covering all the details of how to prevent the spread to Swine Flu and other diseases.

    This lens is now featured on Cover Your Cough.
  • May 15, 2009 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Thank you! This is very helpful to protect ourselves and our loved ones from this pandemic.
  • daoine May 14, 2009 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Kirsti, as always you have produced an excellent and thorough resource. The advice on how to talk to your children about Swine Flu is a very thoughtful addition. Thank you for this lens.
  • HenryE May 13, 2009 @ 7:21 am | delete
    What a thorough collection of information! Very interesting to read, yet not alarming like the media makes it out to be. I'll keep up the handwashing here in sunny Florida!

    Henry
    http://www.geothermalexperts.net/
  • frans240 May 12, 2009 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    The Lens itself looks wonderfully organized jampacked with (censured) information sources. It's one thing to inform people, its another thing to also include NON traditional points of view not using it as evidence but for people in general to read and to come to a conclusion.

    Here is a piece of info taken from
    Media Censoring Lethal Side Effects Of Flu Remedies
    By Ralph Forbes

    Rumsfeld's Tamiflu is worse than worthless. It kills people. Japan has banned it. Even the FDA-after review of nearly 600 cases of neuropsychiatric events reported by patients on Tamiflu and 115 cases of neuropsychiatric events by patients taking Relenza-has warned that Tamiflu's label be strengthened to note: "In some cases, these behaviors resulted in serious injuries, including death, in adult and pediatric patients."
    http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/flu_remedies_177.html
  • bear123 May 12, 2009 @ 4:37 am | delete
    I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it is about the individual but it can be with everyone.

    Marion Barrett
    bear spray
  • sexyrippedabs May 12, 2009 @ 12:45 am | delete
    Excellent lens on swine flu. I am really impressed by the information collected and presented here. Thanks for taking the time and the effort to put up this lens to share the facts about swine flu. 5 stars!
  • megatypergirlbk May 11, 2009 @ 9:51 am | delete
    Wow! This was amazing. I've never seen anything like it. A great example for new people like me to see. Now I know what exactly it is I'm supposed to be doing~

    Thanks for the information!
  • May 10, 2009 @ 10:19 pm | delete
    great info and i like the immediacy of this lens... thanks for sharing..
  • danecramer May 9, 2009 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    Yep, that about says it all. Definately coming back here if it gets worse. Thanks.
  • x3xsolxdierx3x May 9, 2009 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Nice lens....I can tell that alot of work went into it :) 5 stars..........I just graduated from nursing school, and, everything goes back to hand washing....
  • ajgodinho May 9, 2009 @ 1:12 am | delete
    Excellent work...great lens!
  • KathrynDarden May 9, 2009 @ 12:47 am | delete
    What a fabulous, informative lens! May I add, if you live in Tennessee, there are some local Swine Flu contacts here: How to Prepare for Swine Flu in Tennessee
  • May 8, 2009 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Extremely informative.
    Ever hear about the MobiKey?
  • monarch13 May 8, 2009 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Great tips, living in Tucson has me concerned. My son has a fever and cough too :(. Rolled to Family Health and Safety Tips. PS- Congrats on your purple star.
  • yelixref2 May 8, 2009 @ 5:26 am | delete
    Its a good lens and informative.
  • jamiew23 May 8, 2009 @ 4:02 am | delete
    Good lens :) I here it's not really much worse than a normal flu. Last time one person died and 25 people died because of the vaccine given out :S Although that was back in 1977 :P
  • Greekgeek May 8, 2009 @ 2:16 am | in reply to quitsmokingguidance | delete
    The reason people were worried is that it took some time before the health authorities could be sure of the severity of this strain of flu. Early data from Mexico suggested more people were dying than was typical for flu, and more 20-30-year-olds were dying. If that trend had kept up, this would've been a serious pandemic. But either those early numbers were skewed, or the thing's mutated and become milder, so now we don't have to worry... just take sensible precautions. ("Mild flu" is still a PITA if it knocks out everybody in your workplace because someone was sick and didn't stay home.)
  • zhante May 8, 2009 @ 2:15 am | delete
    Very good & helpful hot current topic.
  • Greekgeek May 8, 2009 @ 2:00 am | delete
    Thank you for restoring my faith in Squidoo, as much as anything. After finding someone with an utter SNAKE OIL lens, advertising "colloidial silver" as a guaranteed protection against swine flu about two days after the news broke -- before we knew what strain it was or how virulent it was -- I was boiling mad. (Obviously, this was just someone trying to make affiliate sales... which is fine, but not when people's health is at stake). Yours is a sensible, measured, accurate lens based on what the CDC and WHO are telling us, giving people the info they need to know to take precautions without panicking.

    It's just the blinkin' flu. At first we didn't know how nasty a flu strain it was and needed to be REALLY careful. It's still prudent to be careful, because even average flu can be dangerous for some (and is a PITA for all). But anyway. Good lens, rated to help it outrank the snake oil pages.
  • TheTranscriptionist May 8, 2009 @ 1:48 am | delete
    Very nice and thorough job on your lens about swine flu. I learned a lot. Bravo!
  • CenaEliz May 8, 2009 @ 12:37 am | delete
    This was very helpful reading. Though there are still no cases here in the Philippines , it is most important to frequently wash our hands. Good hygiene and proper diet - a healthy way of living can keep us away from all sorts of diseases.
  • quitsmokingguidance May 7, 2009 @ 11:12 pm | delete
    i don't get why ppl are all worried about this flu ,the death rate in this is really lower than all the other major diseases ,and vaccines are being researched already ,so why is all this coverage about this so much...
  • May 7, 2009 @ 10:16 am | delete
    thanks for useful info.
  • Tipi May 7, 2009 @ 9:45 am | delete
    This by far the best source of information I have seen to date about the swine flu.
    Wonderful helpful lens for our health. - Susie
  • Wysiwigs May 7, 2009 @ 4:27 am | delete
    Great lens ~ lots of good information. Working in a school system, I'd have to say STAY HOME is the A#1 biggest thing (you wouldn't believe how many parents send their kids to school sick to share their germs with the rest of us :oP Nice job and congratulations on your purple star! :o)
  • WeddingZazzle May 6, 2009 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Awesome lense!
  • hazelshealthmatters May 6, 2009 @ 5:11 am | delete
    interesting lens
  • poddys May 5, 2009 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    This is a very good and useful lens on a very important topical subject. 5***** well deserved. I now know a lot more than I did about Swine Flu. I also think it's important to keep a healthy immune system, and keep (mostly!) to a very healthy diet, and have plenty of Vitamin C daily. This has led to only 3 colds in 4 years, which is pretty good going for me. I am hoping this doesn't turn into an epidemic.
  • zuzanna May 5, 2009 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Thank you Doc. Great info, great lens!
  • SamyRoumieh May 5, 2009 @ 8:15 am | delete
    Great Lens--
  • May 4, 2009 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    That was an excellent read! Thanks for the great info. I have been washing my hands like a lot ever since H1N1 came to Canada. Hopefully, the symptoms will remain mild.
  • Pastiche May 4, 2009 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Thanks, Doc. All we need to know in one authoritative spot. Linking from my web site and blog as a top resource. 5*
  • AuthorsandExperts May 4, 2009 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Very good information.
  • JenniferAkers May 3, 2009 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    Thank you for providing the most comprehensive information on how to prevent H1N1 (The Swine Flu). I haven't found another place that lists everything like, how to prevent it, history, what to tell your kids, updated news, and so much more. I'm close to an area with suspected cases, so I'm grateful to hear we should approach this as an "alert, not an alarm". I trust you and your work, and I'm going to share this page with concerned friends. Wish I could give you 6* - this lens deserves it!
  • BigGirlBlue May 2, 2009 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Very informative and well deserving of a purple star. Congratulations!
  • enslavedbyfaeries May 2, 2009 @ 1:26 am | delete
    This is more information in one place than I've been able to find anywhere online! Thanks for compiling all of this into one lens and making it easy to understand. You've done an amazing job of putting this together!!
  • BoomerHealth May 1, 2009 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    I appreciate you taking the time to gather all of this information together in one spot! What a time saver for me!
  • BoomerHealth May 1, 2009 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    I appreciate you taking the time to gather all of this information together in one spot! What a time saver for me!
  • Joan4 May 1, 2009 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    Excellent information! Thank you! I especially appreciated the reminders that many will have the flu and get over the symptoms quickly. Congratulations on your well deserved purple star for this lens, and a new angel blessing, too!
  • Susan52 May 1, 2009 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Very good information. Lensrolling to my swine flu lens. Congratulations on the purple star!
  • chefkeem Apr 30, 2009 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    I'll pass this on to my wife. She says she's married to a swine flu...
    5*s and a serious blessing for this lens, doc! :-)
  • Janusz Apr 30, 2009 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    On behalf of everyone that has been confused, or searching frantically for information on this subject.... Thank you :) Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 30, 2009 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    I've been visiting a neighbor at a coronary care unit this week. The hospital has a huge dispenser of antibacterial gel at the front door, and they're not allowing anyone with even mild cold symptoms past the lobby. Thanks for presenting this information so clearly and thoroughly. Blessed.
  • kiwisoutback Apr 30, 2009 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Thanks for this important information -- we all need it!
  • andrasnm Apr 30, 2009 @ 8:46 am | delete
    I am a firm believer of natural, homeopathic, preventative measures. This is why I wish to inform all of you the beneficial use of coconut oil. It may or may not prevent infection due to other factors but it will not hurt you. If you read a book Coconut Cures by Bruce Fife, you will be half way to common sense prevention. Sometimes I am in need of people contacts and I cannot severe my business and lifestyle and hide. I am a form believer of prevention using Coconut oil.
  • rms Apr 30, 2009 @ 5:44 am | delete
    Thank you for the good info!
  • 0ctavias0fferings Apr 30, 2009 @ 4:46 am | delete
    Wow, thorough information, covering everything anyone needs to know, thanks for the comprehensive advice and background on this subject
  • spirituality Apr 30, 2009 @ 3:40 am | delete
    Thanks for the information. This clears a lot up. & blessed of course
  • vbright105 Apr 30, 2009 @ 3:20 am | delete
    wonderful information. I'm sure many people will benefit from it.

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