WHO member: Swine Flu Numbers Are Not Real. Only 7 swine flu deaths, not 152

[IllTestYourGirls]

http://www.smh.com.au/world/only-7-s...0429-aml1.html

A member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 people have died from swine flu, saying it has officially recorded only seven deaths around the world.

Vivienne Allan, from WHO's patient safety program, said the body had confirmed that worldwide there had been just seven deaths - all in Mexico - and 79 confirmed cases of the disease.

"Unfortunately that [150-plus deaths] is incorrect information and it does happen, but that's not information that's come from the World Health Organisation," Ms Allan told ABC Radio today.

"That figure is not a figure that's come from the World Health Organisation and, I repeat, the death toll is seven and they are all from Mexico."

Ms Allan said WHO had confirmed 40 cases of swine flu in the Americas, 26 in Mexico, six in Canada, two in Spain, two in Britain and three in New Zealand.

Ms Allan said it was difficult to measure how fast the virus was spreading.

She said a real concern would be if the flu virus manifested in a country where a person had had no contact with Mexico, and authorities were watching all countries for signs of that.

"There is no pattern that has emerged at this stage to be able to say that it is spreading in a particular way or it is spreading into a particular country ... the situation is continuing to evolve," she said.

She said the WHO was not recommending against overseas travel, but urged those who felt sick to stay home and others to ensure they kept their hands clean.

No decision had yet been made about vaccinations.

"This virus is not airborne, it's caused by droplets ... so it's not a time for worry. It's a time to be prepared," Ms Allan said.

[Carmine Raguso]

This is interesting. Any more confirmation anywhere on this statement?

[Carmine Raguso]

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/271735

More or less the same article

[sandman!]

wow a whole 7 people

[cherrylula]

but everyone loves the propoganda...

[pornguy]

Yeah sells more news papers

[IllTestYourGirls]

Panic! Run! Give Mexico an injection of money to fight the flu!

I really hope the real number is only 7

[seeandsee]

it's all fake

[JamesK]

it's all bullshit

the media needs something to talk about & the world needs stuff to worry about

[dynastoned]

MORE PEOPLE DIED TODAY FROM YOUR SEASONAL FLU THAN THE SWINE FLU HAS ALL YEAR. BUT LETS TALK ABOUT THIS PIECE OF SHIT IRRELEVANT FLU TO SCARE SOME MORE GULLIBLE PEOPLE.

LETS LAY OUT THE FACTS
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quoted from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm

Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average:

* 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
* more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications; and
* about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes.

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NOW STFU ABOUT THIS PIG FLU ALREADY

[Miguel T]

That is wierd... All over the news they say it has been +150 people...

[IllTestYourGirls]

Originally Posted by AbsolutePorn

That is wierd... All over the news they say it has been +150 people...

7 people dead doesnt keep you watching/reading however 100+ does.

[Fletch XXX]

Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls

"That figure is not a figure that's come from the World Health Organisation and, I repeat, the death toll is seven and they are all from Mexico."

lies:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/30/health/30toddler.html

Anyone claiming no one has died in the US from this is telling the public lies.

[GatorB]

Originally Posted by IllTestYourGirls

7 people dead doesnt keep you watching/reading however 100+ does.

There is a CONFRIMED death in the US which proves this guy is full of shit saying on 7 deaths all in mexico. When our CCD says someone died of it I'm going to kind of take their word.

[GatorB]

Originally Posted by dynastoned

MORE PEOPLE DIED TODAY FROM YOUR SEASONAL FLU THAN THE SWINE FLU HAS ALL YEAR. BUT LETS TALK ABOUT THIS PIECE OF SHIT IRRELEVANT FLU TO SCARE SOME MORE GULLIBLE PEOPLE.

LETS LAY OUT THE FACTS
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quoted from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm

Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average:

* 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu;
* more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications; and
* about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes.

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NOW STFU ABOUT THIS PIG FLU ALREADY

well the 1918 flu started out in just a few peole too. that's how this shit starts. Not saying that's where this is headed, but to say "well only a few people have it so I'll ignore it" is kind of stupid

regular flu kills les than 1% of it's victims. This flu appearantly kill a higher % and is as easily catchable if not more so. That's the issue. if teh you havea 5% detah rate for example with the same number of people in the US catching swine flu over regular flu you're talking 360,000 deaths. That would make it easily the 3rd leading cause of death. and that's only only 5% got the flu. If 20% got the swine flu it's closer to 1.5 million.