PIG FLU Preventing an Outbreak

H2onE2 University Offering Classes Outside and above Institutional Education Preventing an Outbreak "PIG FLU" May 3rd 3:00 SLT This is an emergency session of the H2onE2 University Department of Health of Human Species. The topic is protecting yourself from the Pig Virus, Bird Flu or the Common Cold. The topic is in the discussion format, collecting input but will also draw from my experience as a health department worker and certified FDA food plant and fish processing inspector. Topic will include an outline of the most sensitive receptors to the human body, how a flu can enter the body, what to do to protect the eyes, nose and mouth. Finally if you acquire the disease what should you do? BUGS – Know your enemy, Virus, Bacteria, Fungus and Yeast -Virus - A virus is a simple, tiny genetic organism made from protein, that contains DNA or RNA. There is a debate whether or not they are truly living entities if so, they are the smallest form of biological life. The structure of a virus consists of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat. It can exist either inside or outside a host cell, but needs to be "linked" to a host in order to reproduce. They operate by invading cells and hi-jacking them for their own benefit. Viruses need the "machinery" of a living host cell to carry out its reproduction. Without a cell, viruses are inert. Viruses can also enter a dormant state by crystallizing to be stored like minerals. Viruses can, however, survive in the inert state for prolonged periods - perhaps thousands if not millions of years. They can then "activate" when the right conditions come along. Viruses multiply by using the host cell to replicate the viral particle. The Influenza virus is probably the best known and most common virus among the human population. A virus is 100 times smaller than bacteria and viruses can infect most types of living cells, even bacteria. -Bacteria-are single-celled organisms, found in almost every earth habitat including water, soil, and organisms. Bacteria come in many shapes round, rod, cone, spiral and even square. Bacteria are everywhere and you provide an ideal home for around 400 different species in your gut, 600 in your mouth and similar numbers on your skin and in other parts of your body. These bacteria are harmless and many are beneficial, without certain bacteria you would die. They help process your food and some give you protection against certain unfriendly types of bacteria. The number of bacteria in your body is greater than the number of cells in your body, by a factor of ten, or maybe a hundred, according to some scientists. Cyanobacteria make their food from photosynthesis, when other bacteria are sensitive to light. The Rapid rate of birth gives them greater chance to mutate and evolve. Most antibiotics are produced from bacteria called actinomycetes. -Fungus and yeast are eukaryotic microorganisms classified in the Fungi kingdom which includes molds and mushrooms. The fungi kingdom are more closely related to animals than plants. Yeasts and fungus are unicellular, although some species may become multicellular through the formation of a string. Used in wine making, bread and beer. Many fungi produce biologically active compounds, several of which are toxic and are therefore called mycotoxins. Of particular relevance to humans are those mycotoxins that are produced by molds causing food spoilage. What kills these bugs? The same things that would kill us. 1. Heat 2. Lack of Water 3. Lack of Food 4. PH acidic or basic environments Usually removing O2, water, food, or changing the PH will kill, fungus, yeast, virus and bacteria. But some exist on as dormant spores for some considerable time without any host. Depending on the specific virus and the type of surface, flu and cold viruses can live a few seconds, or up to 48 hours. Although cold and flu viruses primarily spread from person-to-person contact, you can also become infected from contact with contaminated surfaces. After I go to the hospital or doctors office, where bad bugs would be more prevalent I remove my clothes and shower ASAP. Oxidizers like Chlorine which removes oxygen from organic compounds, can kill these bugs. Single cell organisms do not have a protective skin so are susceptible to Oxidation. Parasites, which are multi-cell organisms, are actually treated with a toxin. This toxin is administered at a dose which will kill the parasite but not its host. PATHWAYS – How you get the bugs. Mostly through body openings, the ones not covered with a thick skin. 1. Mouth 2. Nose 3. Eyes Some bugs can live outside the skin, most need a host, a home, which is warm, wet and provides a food source. Flesh eating bugs typically take advantage of a skin break. Herpes simplex is easily transmitted by direct contact, skin-to-skin with a lesion or body fluid of an infected individual. Also yeast and fungus can subsist on the skin which provides a wet surface as a home, hence funky feet. With food borne illness bugs can make you sick even if they have been destroyed, because their waste product, bacterial poop is a toxin, and produce similar cold and flu symptoms. PROTECTION AND PREVENTION You know when it is really cold out and you exhale fog? Well, you actually do that all the time. The difference being when it is cold out “freezing”, the microscopic moisture particles crystallize and than trap light, making them visible. Otherwise the fog is clear like a swimming pool and not visible. The fast moving cold and flu viruses, hitchhike a ride on these moisture particles exhaled from the mouth and nose. The mouth is the biggest transmitter of the colds and flues. Ever wonder why you always have to clean your sun glasses. The mouth is the biggest transmitter and the eyes are the largest receptacle. The eyes have no physical protection, or skin barrier. The eyes should be thought of as an open wound, which is porous. The eyes maintain a wet environment with a neutral ph and have tear ducts which drain fluids into the nasal canal. The mouth has some protection to colds and flues because saliva is constantly washing the mouth which sends these bugs off into an acidic stomach grave. Mucus is the only shield to protect the thing membrane lining in the nose, during the winter mucus coverage is much less due to the typical arid conditions, making colds and flues more prominent. Symptoms Cold Flu Fever Rare Common, high (100-106 degrees F); lasts 3-4 days Headache Rare Prominent General Aches, Pains Slight Usual; often severe Fatigue, Weakness Quite mild Can last up to 2-3 weeks Extreme Exhaustion Never Early and prominent Stuffy Nose Common Sometimes Sneezing Usual Sometimes Sore Throat Common Sometimes Chest Discomfort, Cough Mild to moderate Common; can become severe Complications Sinus earache Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life-threatening Prevention Good hygiene Annual flu shot or FluMist Treatment relief of symptoms Antiviral drugs (oseltamivir or zanamavir) within 24-48 hours Colds are usually concentrated in the nose causing stuffiness, sneezing, and a runny nose, throat irritation is often involved but usually no redness. The flu can be a much more serious illness and with the flu, you are sick all over, and most people also develop a RED sore throat and a headache. A red throat is the symptom usually implemented to separate a cold from flu. The science community believes the flu is preventable. In any given year, two or three different strains of influenza virus cause most of the flu around the world. Scientists gather extensive global data and formulate a vaccine for the strains anticipated. The real protection produced with the flu vaccine comes from within the human body and not the injected formula. Administering a weak flu bug, just prior to the onset of the monster flu, builds up the body’s immunity to bugs, creating a defense and forming a protection. Some of the complications caused by flu include bacterial pneumonia. The 1918 influenza pandemic was due, not to the virus alone but to common bacterial infections that took advantage of victims' with a weakened immune systems. TREATMENT Colds and flues should be thought of as a bug which is feeding off you, forcing your body to consume much more energy to repair itself, up to 5000 calories per day. Feed both colds and flues, but not a stomach bug which is usually a food borne illness. Drink excessive amounts of sugary or salty fluids like Gatorade. As soon as you feel a rawness in your nose and or back of throat you will need to follow these procedures ASAP. Make warm salty water in a cup, just saltier than the ocean, and suck it up each nostril followed by a saltwater gargle in your throat. Salt water is NACL sodium chloride which disassociates in water. Chlorine is an oxidizer and will kill the surface living bugs, and infected skin cells. If you ever pour chlorine bleach on your funky feet you will see this whitish color appear. That is the oxidation, turning the funky feet organism into salt deposits. During the height of a pandemic, people most importantly need to wear wrap around glasses and avoid touching their eyes until their hands have been washed. Also breathe primarily through your mouth around people. Placing Kleenex wads in each nostril will force you to breathe through your mouth. Wear a mask when symptoms appear and wash your nose and throat with warm salty water. This should nearly eliminate the common cold and the deaths related to the yearly flu. Each year 12,000 deaths occur in the UK from the flu and up to 500,000 deaths worldwide. Also being able to recognize pneumonia and the need to take antibiotics and most importantly have instant access to the drugs. Viruses cause about half of the pneumonia, bacteria cause the other half. Many types of bacteria can cause pneumonia. Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own, at the same time as viral pneumonia, or you may develop it after you've had a viral upper respiratory infection such as influenza. No the signs and symptoms of pneumonia, they are likely to come on suddenly, and include shaking chills, a high fever, sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, and a cough that produces a tickle and or thick greenish or yellow mucus. If everyone becomes educated in the bugs, pathways, preventions and treatments and have instant access to antibiotics when pneumonia symptoms are recognized we should be able to beat the bugs. And, will remove the need for more than half of the doctors and staff practicing medicine instantly making health care affordable for the entire population. In conclusion the health care community and department of health’s are ruled by doctors, which make their living off a sick and poorly educated population. Controlling both the treatment and the medication is achieved by keeping the population institutionally undereducated in their own personal health. The outcome is a ever increasing sick population and a growing need for their employment services. Video made with photos, video and music that is considered part of the internet archives, found free to copy, or small clips used to reference significant material or news events. 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