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Swine Flu Trinidad - Trinidad, Tobago / Caribbean - Posted: 8th Jun, 2009 - 3:57am
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Swine Flu In Trinidad
Swine Flu In Trinidad
We are seeing the flu is spreading quickly to various countries now and they're taking the necessary precautions although it is quite difficult to stop the spread. How are you preparing for a possible outbreak of the flu in Trinidad? Would you wear the masks to protect yourself?
According to the Minister of Health:
QUOTE "The Ministry of Health has in stock 120,000 doses of Oseltamivir, commonly known as Tamiflu, used to treat swine flu in humans... I have held discussions with PAHO/ WHO and if there is any emergency they will deploy additional doses..."
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Let's hope this lady did not die from this flu since local pharmacies do not have Tamiflu (the drug to treat this illness), and the test needed to confirm whether a victim has contracted the swine flu, is not yet available. 
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| A fearful family may know today how young mother Lisa Ramroop, who was suffering from flu-like symptoms, suddenly died at her home on Monday. An autopsy will be performed on Ramroop's body at the mortuary of the San Fernando General Hospital. Ramroop, 33, died at her San Francique Road, Penal home on Monday, after suffering with symptoms similar to influenza-loss of appetite and a high fever. The death scared some of Ramroop's neighbours, their fears piqued by international media reports of a potentially fatal strain of the flu, contracted from pigs... |
Post Date: 29th Apr, 2009 - 11:39am / Post ID: #
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Trinidad Flu Swine
Ministry hogwash over swine flu
Last night while I was eating, I had the pleasure of listening to the Minister of Health deliver his take on the development of the swine flu and how it may affect this country. I am lucky I was at the end of my meal as I felt a churning in my stomach, much like a symptom of the flu, when I heard the minister speak. Ref. Source 4
Post Date: 6th Jun, 2009 - 7:50pm / Post ID: #
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Swine Flu Trinidad
Ministry mum on H1N1 victim's ID
THIS country's worst fears were confirmed yesterday after a second test done on a Trinidadian woman initially believed to have contracted the H1N1 virus returned positive. However, a veil of secrecy still surrounds her identity and place of residence, as top health officials, including Health Minister Jerry Narace, remained tight-lipped on these details despite confirming her status yesterday. Ref. Source 9
Post Date: 8th Jun, 2009 - 3:57am / Post ID: #
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Swine Flu Trinidad Trinidad & Tobago / Caribbean
Call for Flight 1647 passengers to contact 'H1N1' hotline
Some 182 people who travelled on American Airlines Flight 1647 from Miami to Piarco International Airport on May 30 have been exposed to the "swine flu" virus (Influenza A H1N1), according to the Health Ministry. Ref. Source 9
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