Swine Flu and Homeopathy

Swine Flu and Homeopathy
It is important that as swine flu spreads, you know the symptoms of the disease so you can
recognise it in yourself and others at an early stage.
So far, most swine flu cases have been mild, with symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu.
Only a small number of people have had more serious symptoms.
If you or a member of your family has any of the following symptoms and a temperature of
38°C or above, you may have swine flu.
The typical symptoms are:
a sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and a sudden cough. Other symptoms may include:
headache, tiredness, chills, aching muscles, limb or joint pain, diarrhoea or stomach upset, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, or loss of appetite. Checking symptomsIt makes sense to have a working thermometer at home, as an increase in temperature is one
of the main symptoms. If you are unsure how to use a thermometer, go to How to take
someone's temperature.
If you are still concerned you may have swine flu, stay at home
Call your doctor directly if:
you have a serious existing illness that weakens your immune system, such as cancer, you are pregnant, you have a sick child under one, your condition suddenly gets much worse, or your condition is still getting worse after
High-risk groups For most people, swine flu is a mild illness. Some people get better by staying in bed,
drinking plenty of water and taking over-the-counter flu medication.
However, some groups of people are more at risk of serious illness if they catch swine flu,
and will need to start taking antiviral medication as it is confirmed that they have it.
It is already known that you are particularly at risk if you have:
chronic (long-term) lung disease, chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, chronic neurological disease (neurological disorders include motor neurone disease,
multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease), immunosuppression (whether caused by disease or treatment) or diabetes mellitus.
Also at risk are:
patients who have had drug treatment for asthma within the past three years, pregnant women, people aged 65 and older, and young children under five. It is vital that people in these higher-risk groups who catch swine flu get antivirals and start
taking them as soon as possible.
OutlookFor most people, the illness appears to be mild. Cases have been confirmed in all age groups,
but children and younger people seem much more likely to be affected. To date, fewer cases
have been confirmed in older adults.
For a minority of people, the virus has caused severe illness. In many of these cases, other
factors have been identified that are likely to have contributed to the severity of the illness.
Worldwide, just over 0.4% of the laboratory-confirmed cases reported to the World Health
Organization (WHO) have died. This is a similar rate to ordinary flu. The true number of swine
flu cases is likely to be significantly higher than that reported to WHO and therefore the figure
of 0.4% is likely to be an overestimate of the death rate.
Where complications do occur, they tend to be caused by the virus affecting the lungs.
Infections such as pneumonia can develop.
What is swine flu?Like people, pigs can get influenza (flu), but swine flu viruses aren't the same as human flu viruses. Swine flu doesn't often infect people, and the rare human cases that have occurredin the past have mainly affected people who had direct contact with pigs. But the current "swine flu" outbreak is different. It's caused by a new swine flu virus that has changed in ways that allow it to spread from person to person -- and it's happening among people who
haven't had any contact with pigs.
That makes it a human flu virus. To distinguish it both from flu viruses that infect mainly pigs
and from the seasonal influenza A H1N1 viruses that have been in circulation for many years,
the CDC calls the virus "novel influenza A (H1N1) virus" and the World Health Organization
calls it "pandemic (H1N1) 2009." The CDC calls swine flu illness "H1N1 flu" and the World
Health Organization calls it "pandemic influenza A (H1N1)."
What are swine flu symptoms?Symptoms of swine flu are like regular flu symptoms and include fever, cough, sore throat, malaise, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Many people with swine flu have had diarrhea and vomiting. Nearly everyone with flu has at least two of these symptoms. But
these symptoms can also be caused by many other conditions. That means that you and
your doctor can't know, just based on your symptoms, if you've got swine flu. Health care
professionals may offer a rapid flu test, although a negative result doesn't necessarily mean
you don't have the flu.
Like seasonal flu, pandemic swine flu can cause neurologic symptoms in children. These
events are rare, but, as cases associated with seasonal flu have shown, they can be very
severe and often fatal. Symptoms include seizures or changes in mental status (confusion or
sudden cognitive or behavioral changes). It's not clear why these symptoms occur, although
they may be caused by Reye's syndrome. Reye's syndrome usually occurs in children with a
viral illness who have taken aspirin -- something that should always be avoided.
Only lab tests can definitively show whether you've got swine flu. State health departments
can do these tests. But given the large volume of samples coming in to state labs, these tests
are being reserved for patients with severe flu symptoms. Currently, doctors are reserving
antiviral drugs for people with or at risk of severe influenza.Who is at highest risk from H1N1 swine flu?Most U.S. cases of H1N1 swine flu have been in older children and young adults. It's not clear
why, and it's not clear whether this will change.
But certain groups are at particularly high risk of severe disease or bad outcomes if they get
the flu:
Young children, especially those under 12 months of age Elderly people are at high risk of severe flu disease. But relatively few swine flu cases have
been seen in people over age 65. People with cardiovascular conditions (except high blood pressure) People with liver problems Kidney problems People with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease People with neurologic disorders People with neuromuscular disorders People with metabolic disorders, including diabetes People with immune suppression, including HIV infection and medications that suppress the
immune system, such as cancer chemotherapy or anti-rejection drugs for transplants Residents of a nursing home or other chronic-care facility People in these groups should seek medical care as soon as they get flu symptoms.
A striking number of adults who developed severe swine flu complications have been
morbidly obese. However, obesity itself does not seem to be the issue. The vast majority of
extremely obese people suffer respiratory problems and/or diabetes, which seem to be the
underlying reason for their severe flu complications.
If I think I have swine flu, what should I do? When should I see my doctor?If you have flu symptoms, stay home, and when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and
nose with a tissue. Afterward, throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands. That will
help prevent your flu from spreading
If you have only mild flu symptoms, you do not need medical attention unless your illness
gets worse. But if you are in one of the groups at high risk of severe disease, contact your
doctor at the first sign of flu-like illness. In such cases, the CDC recommends that people call
or email their doctor before rushing to an emergency room.
But there are emergency warning signs.
Children should be given urgent medical attention if they:
Have fast breathing or trouble breathing Have bluish or gray skin color Are not drinking enough fluid Are not waking up or not interacting Have severe or persistent vomiting Are so irritable that the child does not want to be held Have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and a worse cough Have fever with a rash Have a fever and then have a seizure or sudden mental or behavioral change. Adults should seek urgent medical attention if they have:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting Flu-like symptoms that improve, but then come back with worsening fever or cough Keep in mind that your doctor will not be able to determine whether you have swine flu, but
he or she may take a sample from you and send it to a state health department lab for testing
to see if it's swine flu. If your doctor suspects swine flu, he or she would be able to write you
a prescription for Tamiflu or Relenza.
These antiviral medications aren't a question of life or death for the vast majority of people.
Most U.S. swine flu patients have made a full recovery without antiviral drugs.
How does swine flu spread? Is it airborne?The new swine flu virus apparently spreads just like regular flu. You could pick up germs
directly from droplets from the cough or sneeze of an infected person, or by touching an
object they recently touched, and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose, delivering their
germs for your own infection. That's why you should make washing your hands a habit, even
when you're not ill. Infected people can start spreading flu germs up to a day before
symptoms start, and for up to seven days after getting sick, according to the CDC.
The swine flu virus can become airborne if you cough or sneeze without covering your nose
and mouth, sending germs into the air. Ferret studies suggest that swine flu spreads less
easily by small, airborne droplets than does seasonal flu. But it does spread by this route,
and it may begin to spread even more readily as the new virus fully adapts to humans.
The new swine flu virus is a human virus spread by people and not by pigs. The only way to
get the new swine flu is from another person.
How is swine flu treated?Pandemic swine flu virus is sensitive to the antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza. The CDC
recommends those drugs to prevent or treat swine flu; the drugs are most effective when
taken within 48 hours of the start of flu symptoms. But not everyone needs those drugs. Most
people who have come down with swine flu have recovered without treatment. The federal
government has replenished state stockpiles of Tamiflu and Relenza in preparation for the
fall flu season. Health officials have asked people not to hoard Tamiflu or Relenza.
Tamiflu or Relenza may also be used to prevent swine flu. The CDC recommends this "can
be considered" for people at high risk of severe flu illness who come into close contact with
someone who has the flu.
Is there a vaccine against the new swine flu virus?Not yet. But vaccines are being made in large quantities. Clinical tests will begin in August
2009. Depending on how long federal officials wait for the results of these tests, tens of
millions of doses of swine flu vaccine could be ready as soon as September 2009, with more
vaccine becoming available each month thereafter.
Even if officials decide to make a swine flu vaccine for this winter, many questions remain. It's
not yet clear whether people will need one or two shots or whether an immune-boosting
substance called adjuvant will have to be used.
The first doses of vaccine likely will go to critically important workers such as first
responders and essential military personnel. Also likely to be at the front of the line are
pregnant women and young children ages 6 months to 4 years, with older school kids to
follow.
Spurred by the safety concerns that sank vaccination efforts during the 1976 swine-flu scare,
federal officials are increasing efforts to track the safety of a pandemic flu vaccine. In addition
to beefing up the CDC's vaccine adverse-event surveillance system, health-care
organizations and the U.S. military will be helping track vaccine safety.
I had a flu vaccine this season. Am I protected against swine flu?No. This season's flu vaccine does not protect against the new swine flu virus.
Whether or not there's a swine flu vaccine this winter, there will be a new seasonal flu vaccine
in the fall. This year, it will be more important than ever to get a flu shot. It may not protect
against swine flu -- but it will keep you and others from getting the seasonal flu viruses that
kill some 36,000 Americans each year.

How can I prevent swine flu infection? The CDC recommends taking these steps:
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Or
use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available. Avoid close contact -- that is, being within 6 feet -- with people who have flu-like symptoms. Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. That's not easy to do, so keep those hands clean. If you have flu-like symptoms -- fever plus at least cough or sore throat or other flu symptoms
-- stay home for seven days after symptoms begin or until you've been symptom-free for 24
hours -- whichever is longer. Wear a face mask (consider using an N95 respirator) if you must come into close contact with
a sick person. "Close contact" means within 6 feet. Note: There is no definitive proof that a
face mask prevents flu transmission. Do not rely solely on a face mask to prevent infection. Wear an N95 respirator if helping a sick person with a nebulizer, inhaler, or other respiratory
treatment. Note: There is no definitive proof that a respirator prevents flu transmission. Do
not rely solely on a respirator to prevent infection. People who have or are suspected of having swine flu should wear a face mask, if available
and tolerable, when sharing common spaces with other household members, when outside
the home, or when near children or infants. Breastfeeding mothers with swine flu symptoms should express their breast milk, and the
child should be fed by someone else.
Should I wear a face mask or respirator?Short answer: Maybe. Face masks and respirators may very well offer extra protection, but
should not be your first line of defense against either pandemic or seasonal flu.
Every day, newspapers carry pictures of people wearing face masks to prevent swine flu
transmission. But very little is known about whether face masks actually protect against the
flu.
There's a difference between a face mask and a respirator. A face mask does not seal tightly
to the face. Face masks include masks labeled as surgical, dental, medical procedure,
isolation, or laser masks. Respirators are N95- or higher-rated filtering face pieces that fit
snugly to the face. Respirators filter out virus particles when correctly adjusted -- which is not
as simple as it sounds. But it's hard to breathe through them for extended periods, and they
cannot be worn by children or by people with facial hair.
Should I wear a face mask or respirator? continued...People who have flu-like symptoms should carry disposable tissues to cover their coughs
and sneezes. When going out in public, or when sharing common spaces around the home
with family members, they should put on a face mask -- if one is available and tolerable.
People not at risk of severe flu illness can best protect themselves from swine flu with
frequent hand washing and by staying at least 6 feet away from people with flu symptoms.
But if swine flu is circulating in the community, a face mask or respirator may be protective in
crowded public places.
People at increased risk of severe flu illness -- pregnant women, for example -- should add a
face mask to these tried-and-true precautions when providing assistance to a person with
flu-like illness. And anyone else who cannot avoid close contact with someone who has
swine flu (if you must hold a sick infant, for example) may try using a face mask or respirator.
How long does the flu virus survive on surfaces?Flu bugs can survive for hours on surfaces. One study showed that flu viruses can live for up
to 48 hours on hard, nonporous surfaces such as stainless steel and for up to 12 hours on
cloth and tissues. The virus seems to survive for only minutes on your hands -- but that's
plenty of time for you to transfer it to your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Can I still eat pork?Yes. You can't get swine flu by eating pork, bacon, or other foods that come from pigs.
What else should I be doing during the swine flu pandemic?Keep informed of what's going on in your community. Your state and local health
departments may have important information if swine flu develops in your area. For instance,
parents might want to consider what they would do if their child's school temporarily closed
because of flu. Don't panic, but a little planning wouldn't hurt.
Here's the advice from the U.S. government's pandemicflu.gov web site:
To plan for a pandemic:
Store a two-week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if you cannot get to a store,
or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand.
This can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters. Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your
home. Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers,
stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins. Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick,
or what will be needed to care for them in your home. Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response. Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic.
What else should I be doing during the swine flu pandemic? continued...Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home:
Examples of food and non-perishables Examples of medical, health, and emergency supplies • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, and soups • Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring
equipment • Protein or fruit bars • Soap and water, or alcohol-based (60-95%) hand wash • Dry cereal or granola • Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen • Peanut butter or nuts • Thermometer • Dried fruit • Anti-diarrheal medication • Crackers • Vitamins • Canned juices • Fluids with electrolytes • Bottled water • Cleansing agent/soap • Canned or jarred baby food and formula • Flashlight • Pet food • Batteries • Other non-perishable items • Portable radio • Manual can opener • Garbage bags • Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers


How severe is swine flu?The severity of cases in the current swine flu outbreak has varied widely, from mild cases to
fatalities. Most U.S. cases have been mild, but there have been a number of deaths and
hundreds of hospitalizations -- mostly in young people aged 5 to 24.
Like seasonal flu, children who get swine flu can have serious neurological complications
such as seizures and Reye's syndrome. But as with seasonal flu, these complications
fortunately are rare.
Studies of the swine flu virus show that it is more infectious to lung cells than are seasonal
flu viruses. But studies also suggest that the swine flu virus is less well adapted to humans
and may be harder to inhale deep into the lungs.
Flu viruses change all the time, and the way the pandemic swine flu virus evolved suggests
that it is particularly liable to swap gene segments with other flu viruses. But so far the swine
flu virus hasn't changed much. That's good news, as the vast majority of swine flu cases
have been mild. And it's also good news for the swine flu vaccine, which is based on swine
flu strains isolated early in the pandemic.
It's impossible to know whether the virus will become more deadly. Scientists are watching
closely to see which way the new swine flu virus is heading -- but health experts warn that flu
viruses are notoriously hard to predict.
But there's a lot of planning you can do. CDC officials predict that just about every U.S.
community will have H1N1 swine flu cases. It's possible some schools in your community
may temporarily close, or even that major gatherings may be canceled. So make contingency
plans just in case you are affected. For more information on preparedness planning, see the
U.S. government's pandemicflu.gov web site.
Why has the swine flu infection been more severe in Mexico than in other countries?That's not clear yet. Researchers around the world are investigating the differences between
the cases in Mexico and those elsewhere. The data so far suggests that many more people in
Mexico had mild swine flu infections than had originally been appreciated.
What else should I be doing during the swine flu pandemic? continued...Items to have on hand for an extended stay at home:
Examples of food and non-perishables Examples of medical, health, and emergency supplies • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, and soups • Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring
equipment • Protein or fruit bars • Soap and water, or alcohol-based (60-95%) hand wash • Dry cereal or granola • Medicines for fever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen • Peanut butter or nuts • Thermometer • Dried fruit • Anti-diarrheal medication • Crackers • Vitamins • Canned juices • Fluids with electrolytes • Bottled water • Cleansing agent/soap • Canned or jarred baby food and formula • Flashlight • Pet food • Batteries • Other non-perishable items • Portable radio • Manual can opener • Garbage bags • Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers


How severe is swine flu?The severity of cases in the current swine flu outbreak has varied widely, from mild cases to
fatalities. Most U.S. cases have been mild, but there have been a number of deaths and
hundreds of hospitalizations -- mostly in young people aged 5 to 24.
Like seasonal flu, children who get swine flu can have serious neurological complications
such as seizures and Reye's syndrome. But as with seasonal flu, these complications
fortunately are rare.
Studies of the swine flu virus show that it is more infectious to lung cells than are seasonal
flu viruses. But studies also suggest that the swine flu virus is less well adapted to humans
and may be harder to inhale deep into the lungs.
Flu viruses change all the time, and the way the pandemic swine flu virus evolved suggests
that it is particularly liable to swap gene segments with other flu viruses. But so far the swine
flu virus hasn't changed much. That's good news, as the vast majority of swine flu cases
have been mild. And it's also good news for the swine flu vaccine, which is based on swine
flu strains isolated early in the pandemic.
It's impossible to know whether the virus will become more deadly. Scientists are watching
closely to see which way the new swine flu virus is heading -- but health experts warn that flu
viruses are notoriously hard to predict.
But there's a lot of planning you can do. CDC officials predict that just about every U.S.
community will have H1N1 swine flu cases. It's possible some schools in your community
may temporarily close, or even that major gatherings may be canceled. So make contingency
plans just in case you are affected. For more information on preparedness planning, see the
U.S. government's pandemicflu.gov web site.
Why has the swine flu infection been more severe in Mexico than in other countries?That's not clear yet. Researchers around the world are investigating the differences between
the cases in Mexico and those elsewhere. The data so far suggests that many more people in
Mexico had mild swine flu infections than had originally been appreciated.
How serious is the public health threat of a swine flu epidemic? continued...The World Health Organization has declared swine flu to be a pandemic. That means that all
nations can expect to see swine flu infections -- and should prepare for them -- but does not
mean the virus has become more severe.
The H1N1 swine flu outbreak came at the end of the U.S. flu season. The virus spread across
the nation and around the globe in the spring and summer, seasons when flu usually ebbs to
nearly undetectable levels in the Northern Hemisphere.
Nobody knows how bad the swine flu will be when flu season begins again this fall -- or even
earlier, when children return to school. But the CDC is warning Americans to prepare for a
bad flu season this fall. It's better to over-prepare and look a little silly if nothing happens than
to be unprepared for an emergency.
Scientists are closely watching the Southern Hemisphere, where normal flu season peaks in
August. While swine flu has caused problems from Australia to Argentina -- with some
hospitals filled to capacity with flu cases -- the virus has not yet become more deadly or more
resistant to antiviral drugs.
admitted into the army hospitals 19,608 men suffering from anti-typhoid inoculation and
vaccinia. When army doctors tried to suppress the symptoms of typhoid with a stronger
vaccine, it caused a worse form of typhoid paratyphoid. But when they concocted an even
stronger vaccine to suppress that one, they created an even worse disease Spanish flu."
Did the flu strain that caused the 1918 flu ever return?Yes.The 1918 `Spanish Flu` was first reported in an American military, Camp Funston, Fort Riley,
in troops preparing for WW1 and receiving 25 vaccinations. According to the CDC, the same
flu strain appeared only one other time: in 1976. This was again at a US army base, Fort Dix,
and again, was seen in recently vaccinated troops, and only in them. The virus has not
appeared anywhere else.
NaturalNews) Homeopathy was successful in treating the flu epidemic of 1918 and can
provide answers to questions about the 2009 Swine Flu. Homeopathy can provide quick and
inexpensive relief for symptoms of the flu. A system of medicine based on the principles of
"like cures like," homeopathy uses plant, mineral and animal sources for the natural flu
remedies. Homeopathy is based on ideas from ideas dating back to Egyptian medicine. The
term "homeopathy" was coined by the medical doctor and medical reformer, Samuel
Hahnemann in the 1800s. Homeopathic remedies have been used to treat flu symptoms for
two centuries.
Was homeopathy successful in treating the flu epidemic of 1918?Yes.While the mortality rate of people treated with traditional medicine and drugs was 30 percent,
those treated by homeopathic physicians had mortality rate of 1.05 percent.Of the fifteen hundred cases reported at the Homeopathic Medical Society of the District of
Columbia there were only fifteen deaths. Recoveries in the National Homeopathic Hospital
were 100%. In Ohio, of 1,000 cases of influenza, Dr. T. A. McCann, MD, Dayton, Ohio reported
NO DEATHS.
What homeopathic remedies were used to successfully treat the Spanish flu in 1918?Gelsemium and BryoniaAccording the Dr. Frank Wieland, MD, in Chicago, "(With) 8,000 workers we had only one
death. Gelsemium was practically the only remedy used. We used no aspirin and no
vaccines."
Homeopathy was 98% successful in treating the Spanish flu epidemic in 1918?Yes.Ohio reported that 24,000 cases of flu treated allopathically had a mortality rate of 28.2% while
26,000 cases of flu treated homeopathically had a mortality rate of 1.05% . In Connecticut,
6,602 cases were reported, with 55 deaths, less than 1%. Dr. Roberts, a physician on a troop
ship during WWI, had 81 cases of flu on the way over to Europe. He reported, "All recovered
and were landed. Every man received homeopathic treatment.
How do they know that a virus caused the flu epidemic of 1918, when the first virus was not
isolated until 1933?They don`t. In fact, many believe that the epidemic was actually a vaccine reaction.When Army vaccinations became compulsory in 1911, the death rate from typhoid
vaccination rose to the highest point in the history of the US Army. US Secretary of War
Henry L Stimson reported that seven men dropped dead after being vaccinated. He also
reported 63 deaths and 28,585 cases of hepatitis as a direct result of yellow fever vaccination
during only six months of WW1. According to a report in the Irish Examiner, "The report of the
Surgeon-General of the US Army shows that during 1917 there were admitted into the army
hospitals 19,608 men suffering from anti-typhoid inoculation and vaccinia. When army
doctors tried to suppress the symptoms of typhoid with a stronger vaccine, it caused a worse
form of typhoid paratyphoid. But when they concocted an even stronger vaccine to suppress
that one, they created an even worse disease Spanish flu."
Did the flu strain that caused the 1918 flu ever return?Yes.The 1918 `Spanish Flu` was first reported in an American military, Camp Funston, Fort Riley,
in troops preparing for WW1 and receiving 25 vaccinations. According to the CDC, the same
flu strain appeared only one other time: in 1976. This was again at a US army base, Fort Dix,
and again, was seen in recently vaccinated troops, and only in them. The virus has not
appeared anywhere else.
Is homeopathy successful in treating the modern flu?Yes.
What can I do to prevent the flu?Good food, clean living, rest and exercise are the basic ingredients.There are certain nutrients that have been shown to help enhance the immune system, such
as echinacea, vitamins C, E and beta carotene, zinc, and elderberries.
Observations on the Mexican Flu 2009Est. Luis Jamil Bonilla GaliciaDr. Oscar Alberto Legaria GarcíaDr. Emmanuel Pérez LorenzoDr. Fernando Darío Francois Flores
Mexico D. F., May 2009
Translated by Katja Schütt and Alan Schmukler Introduction
This study is based on observations made during the influenza epidemic in Mexico in 1918,
as well as those noticed due to the infection with the virus of the swine flu, also called the
A(H1N1) influenza virus, during the month of April and May 2009 in Mexico City. Its object is to
inform other homeopaths about the characteristic symptoms of the current epidemic and
about the most indicated remedies for its homeopathic treatment and prevention.
This document is principally based on the thesis written by Dr. Manuel Mazari to obtain his
qualification at the Escuela Libre de Homeopatía de México: “Short study of the last influenza
epidemic in Mexico City (1918)”,as well as reports published by the Ministry of Health, news
published in the media in general and some clinical cases mentioned by homeopathic
physicians. Mexico City has a population of about 23,000,000 inhabitants, so the number of
approximately 2.000 disease cases is relatively small, and not all homeopaths have
experienced treating one of these patients.
The symptoms are practically the same as in the epidemic at the beginning of the 20th
century. Only two new symptoms could be confirmed: fear of death, and the appearance of
high fever in the beginning of the disease. The time of the year is also the same, being the
spring, even if the most difficult time for influenza in 1918 was the autumn.
The traditional medical literature mentions that this virus was the causative agent of the
influenza epidemics in (1918 -1919), (1933-1935), (1946-1947), (1977-1978). Therefore this
literature is the most reliable source we can rely on until now.
In this particular disease, as in the great majority of such diseases, early diagnosis,
immediate professional attention and especially prevention and no self-medication, are basic
and essential to avoid complications which can be fatal. We hope that the experience of these
Mexican homeopaths will benefit other homeopaths around the whole world. Influenza symtomsRespiratory symptoms (slight)
1. Coryza spreading to the frontal sinuses
2. Anosmia
3. Loss of taste
4. Nasal mucosal congestion
5. Bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis (with intense burning pain)
6. Spontaneous epistaxis
7. Frequent coughing
Respiratory symptoms (marked)
1. Respiratory anguish (dyspnea) disproportionate to the physical symptoms
2. Intense coryza
3. Dry spasmodic cough
4. Abundant epistaxis
5. Hemoptysis
6. Catarrhal conjunctivitis
7. Retronasal catarrhal fluxion
8. Nummular expectoration
9. Congestion of the pulmonary vertex's
Gastric symptoms
1. Abdominal distension
2. Anorexia with intense thirst
3. Nausea
4. Indomitable vomiting (of food, mucous or bilious)
5. Pyrosis
6. Dry and furry tongue (bluish pale), opalescent tongue
7. Halitosis
8. Aphthous stomatitis
9. Dysphagia
10. Violet plaques in pharynx
11. Burning pain of the mucosa (pharynx, esophagus, epigastrium)
12. Meteorism, colics with cramping pain
13. Diarrheic, painful, bilious, fetid and debilitating evacuations (sometimes rectal
tenesm)
14. Cold extremities
Mentals
1. Marked delirium at night
2. Melancholia
3. Sadness
4. Fear of death
Nervous symptoms
1. Cephalgias
2. Various neuralgias (eyes, ears and lumbar)
3. Trembling (occasionally, and especially in convulsive children)
4. Insomnia
5. Asthenia
6. Meningeal irritation (with meningeal phenomena, photophobia and startling)
7. Fainting fits and syncopes
8. Buzzing in one's ears (tinitus)
Generals
1. Rheumatic pains
2. Fever with shivering, between 39- 40, variable pulse (accompanied by diarrhea and
vomiting)
3. Annoying headache (between nape and neck, with sensation of heaviness)
Generalized neuralgias
4. Neuralgias
a. Intercostal neuralgia
b. Supra-orbital neuralgia
5. Pain in the bones of the extremities (especially in the lower limbs)
6. Bruised feeling in the entire body, as if he had been beaten (changing from a rheumatic
pain to the sensation of broken bones)
7. Insomnia
8. Adynamia
9. Prostration (accompanied by high fever and severe dyspnoe)
10. Agitation, delirium and coma
EVOLUTION
1. Incubation time: some hours (vague pain)
2. Period of the first 24 hours of the disease (coryza, fever, asthenia, bronchitis, epistaxis,
neuralgic and gastric pains)
3. Decline on the 4th day with defervescence and copious sweats (causing sleepiness in
the patient)
4. Convalescence at least 2 weeks (anorexia, lassitude, general debility, especially the dry
cough), special care is necessary to prevent colds (because of relapses)
DURATION
1. Slight 3-4 days
2. Moderate 7-8 days
3. Severe 2 weeks
4. Of the entire epidemic 3 months (without producing immunity)
DIAGNOSIS
1. Swollen face (congested)
2. Dyspnoe with anguish
3. Supra-orbital cephalgia
4. Anorexia with intense thirst
5. Coryza
6. Constant dry cough
7. Generalized pain (as from contusion)
a. Lumbalgia
b. Lower extremities
8. Progressive decline (from debility to prostration)
9. Sudden high fever with shivering
10. Epistaxis and generalized hemorrhages
RISK GROUPS
1. Immunocompromised patients
a. organic lesions
b. chronic conditions
2. Ages
a. Children younger than 18 years
i. Low risk
ii. low prevalence
b. adults 18 - 60 years
i. medium risk
ii. high prevalence
c. old people + 61 years
i. high risk
ii. low prevalence
COMPLICATIONS OF THE EPIDEMIC
a. bronchitis
b. bronchopneumonia
c. pneumonia
STATISTICS IN MEXICO:
CONFIRMED CASES as of 05/13/09: 2,446.
Deceased: as of 05/13/09: 60

CONFIRMED CASES By age:
Years Total
0 – 9 662
10 – 19 633
20 – 29 470
30 – 39 272
40 – 49 218
50 – 59 137
60 – 69 42
Not available 12

DECEASED
By age:
Years Total
0 – 9 5
10 – 19 3
20 – 29 20
30 – 39 11
40 – 49 9
50 – 59 9
60 – 69 3
Not available 0
Total 60
* The number of deceased patients of all cases is 2.5 %. 56.5 % were women.
HYGIENIC MEASURES
1. Isolation of patients in rooms
a. hospitals
b. quarters
c. schools
d. prisons
2. To remain indoors
3. Frequent cleaning of persons and rooms
4. Sanitary and quarantine cordons (hasn't demonstrated effectiveness)
5. * General preventative measures for the population as given by the authorities of the
Ministry of Health 2009
The current influenza epidemic A (H1N1) is a problem of public health which requires all
possible measures because it is a threat for the health of all Mexicans. Their protection is
their right as well as a social and political responsibility.
The State, the Mexican people and public and private institutions have to work very closely
for the mutual goal, which is the return to our daily activities, while acting simultaneously for
the preservation of health and life by means of preventative measures.
For this reason outlines were published regarding the prevention and control of the influenza
A (H1N1). Specifics for each environment involve scenarios which favor the dissemination of
infections transmitted through the respiratory tract in case of this new virus.
These outlines will be extended and actualized according to the advance of systematized
knowledge. This knowledge will be summarized in one or several documents called
"Criterion", which have to be taken as reference.
There are two fundamental outlines:
Social Distancing and Improved Hygiene of the Environment It stresses personal hygiene practices like:
Hand washing Correct sneezing technique Mechanisms for the procedure to access these environments were established
Supervision filter All outlines include specific appendixes which are supported by the material which the
Ministry of Health creates and places at the public disposition for their distribution,
reproduction and actualization.
We begin these outlines with:
Restaurants, where the kitchen and bathrooms are fundamental risk places, as well as
correct hand washing and respiratory hygiene, and the staff which prepares and offers the
food and the commensals. Working areas like this are the environment where we spend the most time, and where we
have to inform the employees about preventative measures which have to be followed in
order to minimize the risk of infection with the virus A (H1N1). Public transport, a temporary environment, can become a propagation path since the
infection is transmitted from person to person. Closed meeting centers since the congregation of persons in closed places favors the
dissemination of the influenza virus A (H1N1). The goal is for all persons to have the best possible conditions and to maintain the continuity
of social, economic and political life in the country as best as possible, and that the
propagation of the epidemic is hindered at the same time.
General hygienic actions of each person during an epidemic.
1.- Hand washing after coughing and sneezing. 2.- Cover the mouth with a disposable handkerchief when coughing or sneezing. 3.- If there is no handkerchief available the inner side of the elbow can be used. 4.- Avoid crowded places. 5.- Avoid greeting ill persons by hand or kissing. 6.- Avoid spitting on the ground and other surfaces. 7.- Throw handkerchiefs away in closed plastic bags. 8.- Don't share glasses, plates, cutlery, food or drinks. 9.- Follow the recommendations as given by the physician and don't self-medicate. 10.- Ventilate your working place and house, and permit sun to enter. 11.- Drink much and eat foods rich in vitamin C. 12.- Avoid sudden change of temperature. 13.- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
PROPHYLAXIS
1. Homeopathic remedies
a. BAPTISIA TINCTOREA
b. INFLUENZINUM
c. ARSENICUM ALBUM
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT
In homeopathy there are no specific medicines for a particular nosological picture (for
which the most common symptoms are taken into account). But in epidemics, due to the
common causative agent, susceptibility of the population in this particular moment, and the
repetition of symptoms, a group of the most useful remedies can be deduced. The remedies
determined in this way are called the “Genius epidemicus”. They consist of a group of
medicines with symptoms most similar to those presented by most patients suffering this flu.

For homeopathic treatment is it necessary to take into account the degree of reaction of
the patient and the symptoms with which the disease manifests itself. We considered this and
the symptoms observed during the last epidemic (1918) to find the similar remedy. We used
the following remedies with success:
Aconitum napellus, Actea racemosa, Allium cepa, Ammonium phosphoricum, Antimonium
tartaricum, Arnica montana, Arsenicum album, Baptisia tinctoria, Belladonna atropa, Bryonia
alba, Camphora, Carbo vegetabilis, Carbolic acid, Causticum, Chamomilla, China officinalis,
Drosera rotundifolia, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Euphrasia, Ferrum phosphoricum, Gelsemium
sempervirens, Glonoinum, Hepatica triloba, Hyosciamus niger, Influenzinum (corresponding
to the epidemic), Ipecauanha, Lachesis trigonocephalus, Lycopodium clavatum, Mercurius
vivus, Natrum sulphuricum, Nux vomica, Opium, Phosphorus, Phytolacca decandra,
Pulsatilla, Pyrogenium, Rhus toxicodendron, Sticta pulmonaria, Sepia officinalis, Sulphur. (1)
Taking the primary symptoms into account, these remedies can be classified into groups
with regard to their most characteristic action (without discrimination of their use outside this
classification). All remedies can be necessary at any stage during the course of the disease
because they all produce similar symptoms.
Most used remedies in hemorrhagic influenza:
Arnica montana, Arsenicum album, Baptisia tinctoria, Belladonna atropa, Bryonia alba,
Camphora, Carbo vegetabilis, Chamomilla, China officinalis, Ferrum phosphoricum,
Influenzinum (corresponding to the epidemic), Ipecacuanha, Lachesis trigonocephalus,
Mercurius vivus, Phosphorus, Sepia officinalis, Sulphur.
Nosodes:
Influenzinum (corresponding to the epidemic), Pyrogenium, Anthracinum.
Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and YouAugust 5, 2009 5:00 PM ET
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What is novel H1N1 (swine flu)?Novel H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in
people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This
virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that
regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization
(WHO) signaled that a pandemic of novel H1N1 flu was underway.
Why is novel H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?This virus was originally referred to as “swine flu” because laboratory testing showed that
many of the genes in this new virus were very similar to influenza viruses that normally occur
in pigs (swine) in North America. But further study has shown that this new virus is very
different from what normally circulates in North American pigs. It has two genes from flu
viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia and bird (avian) genes and human
genes. Scientists call this a "quadruple reassortant" virus.

Novel H1N1 Flu in Humans
Are there human infections with novel H1N1 virus in the U.S.?Yes. Human infections with the new H1N1 virus are ongoing in the United States. Most
people who have become ill with this new virus have recovered without requiring medical
treatment. CDC routinely works with states to collect, compile and analyze information about influenza,
and has done the same for the new H1N1 virus since the beginning of the outbreak. This
information is presented in a weekly report, called FluView.
Is novel H1N1 virus contagious?CDC has determined that novel H1N1 virus is contagious and is spreading from human to
human.
How does novel H1N1 virus spread? Spread of novel H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads.
Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by
people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something –
such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or
stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who
have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. Severe illnesses
and death has occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
How severe is illness associated with novel H1N1 flu virus?Illness with the new H1N1 virus has ranged from mild to severe. While most people who have
been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths
from infection with this virus have occurred.
In seasonal flu, certain people are at “high risk” of serious complications. This includes
people 65 years and older, children younger than five years old, pregnant women, and people
of any age with certain chronic medical conditions. About 70 percent of people who have
been hospitalized with this novel H1N1 virus have had one or more medical conditions
previously recognized as placing people at “high risk” of serious seasonal flu-related
complications. This includes pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and kidney disease.
One thing that appears to be different from seasonal influenza is that adults older than 64
years do not yet appear to be at increased risk of novel H1N1-related complications thus far.
CDC laboratory studies have shown that children and few adults younger than 60 years old
do not have existing antibody to novel H1N1 flu virus; however, about one-third of adults
older than 60 may have antibodies against this virus. It is unknown how much, if any,
protection may be afforded against novel H1N1 flu by any existing antibody.
How does novel H1N1 flu compare to seasonal flu in terms of its severity and infection rates?With seasonal flu, we know that seasons vary in terms of timing, duration and severity.
Seasonal influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Each
year, in the United States, on average 36,000 people die from flu-related complications and
more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related causes. Of those hospitalized,
20,000 are children younger than 5 years old. Over 90% of deaths and about 60 percent of
hospitalization occur in people older than 65.
When the novel H1N1 outbreak was first detected in mid-April 2009, CDC began working with
states to collect, compile and analyze information regarding the novel H1N1 flu outbreak,
including the numbers of confirmed and probable cases and the ages of these people. The
information analyzed by CDC supports the conclusion that novel H1N1 flu has caused
greater disease burden in people younger than 25 years of age than older people. At this
time, there are few cases and few deaths reported in people older than 64 years old, which is
unusual when compared with seasonal flu. However, pregnancy and other previously
recognized high risk medical conditions from seasonal influenza appear to be associated
with increased risk of complications from this novel H1N1. These underlying conditions
include asthma, diabetes, suppressed immune systems, heart disease, kidney disease,
neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders and pregnancy.
How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?People infected with seasonal and novel H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others
from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. This can be longer in some people,
especially children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with
the new H1N1 virus.
Prevention & Treatment
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?There is no vaccine available right now to protect against novel H1N1 virus. However, a
novel H1N1 vaccine is currently in production and may be ready for the public in the fall. As
always, a vaccine will be available to protect against seasonal influenza There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory
illnesses like influenza.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the
trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners* are also effective. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours
after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should
be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as
possible to keep from making others sick. Other important actions that you can take are:
Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social
distancing measures. Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home for a week or so; a supply of
over-the-counter medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs,* tissues and other related items might
could be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public while you are sick and
contagious What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours
after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should
be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
coughing or sneezing. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Then, clean your hands, and
do so every time you cough or sneeze.
If I have a family member at home who is sick with novel H1N1 flu, should I go to work?Employees who are well but who have an ill family member at home with novel H1N1 flu can
go to work as usual. These employees should monitor their health every day, and take
everyday precautions including washing their hands often with soap and water, especially
after they cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.* If they become
ill, they should notify their supervisor and stay home. Employees who have an underlying
medical condition or who are pregnant should call their health care provider for advice,
because they might need to receive influenza antiviral drugs to prevent illness. For more
information please see General Business and Workplace Guidance for the Prevention of
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Flu in Workers.
What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or
clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner*. CDC recommends that when you wash your hands
-- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are
not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can
find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is
dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.
What should I do if I get sick?If you live in areas where people have been identified with novel H1N1 flu and become ill with
influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat,
nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people.
CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to
get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a
fever-reducing medicine.) Stay away from others as much as possible to keep from making
others sick.Staying at home means that you should not leave your home except to seek
medical care. This means avoiding normal activities, including work, school, travel, shopping,
social events, and public gatherings.
If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health
care provider or seek medical care. Your health care provider will determine whether flu
testing or treatment is needed.
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical
care.
In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish or gray skin color Not drinking enough fluids Severe or persistent vomiting Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough Are there medicines to treat novel H1N1 infection?Yes. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or
prevention of infection with novel H1N1 flu virus. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines
(pills, liquid or an inhaled powder) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from
reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and
make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. During the
current pandemic, the priority use for influenza antiviral drugs during is to treat severe
influenza illness (for example hospitalized patients) and people who are sick who have a
condition that places them at high risk for serious flu-related complications.
What is CDC’s recommendation regarding "swine flu parties"?"Swine flu parties" are gatherings during which people have close contact with a person who
has novel H1N1 flu in order to become infected with the virus. The intent of these parties is
for a person to become infected with what for many people has been a mild disease, in the
hope of having natural immunity novel H1N1 flu virus that might circulate later and cause
more severe disease.
CDC does not recommend "swine flu parties" as a way to protect against novel H1N1 flu in
the future. While the disease seen in the current novel H1N1 flu outbreak has been mild for
many people, it has been severe and even fatal for others. There is no way to predict with
certainty what the outcome will be for an individual or, equally important, for others to whom
the intentionally infected person may spread the virus.
CDC recommends that people with novel H1N1 flu avoid contact with others as much as
possible. If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least
24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your
fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Stay away from others as
much as possible to keep from making others sick.

Contamination & Cleaning
How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can
infect a person for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
What kills influenza virus?Influenza virus is destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical
germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors
(iodine-based antiseptics), and alcohols are effective against human influenza viruses if used
in proper concentration for a sufficient length of time. For example, wipes or gels with alcohol
in them can be used to clean hands. The gels should be rubbed into hands until they are dry.
*What if soap and water are not available and alcohol-based products are not allowed in my
facility?Though the scientific evidence is not as extensive as that on hand washing and
alcohol-based sanitizers, other hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol may be useful for
killing flu germs on hands.
What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination? Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs
and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an
infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches
respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk, for example, and then
touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.
How should waste disposal be handled to prevent the spread of influenza virus?To prevent the spread of influenza virus, it is recommended that tissues and other disposable
items used by an infected person be thrown in the trash. Additionally, persons should wash
their hands with soap and water after touching used tissues and similar waste.
What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?To prevent the spread of influenza virus it is important to keep surfaces (especially bedside
tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen counters and toys for children) clean by wiping
them down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.
How should linens, eating utensils and dishes of persons infected with influenza virus be
handled?Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick do not need to be
cleaned separately, but importantly these items should not be shared without washing
thoroughly first. Linens (such as bed sheets and towels) should be washed by using household laundry soap
and tumbled dry on a hot setting. Individuals should avoid “hugging” laundry prior to
washing it to prevent contaminating themselves. Individuals should wash their hands with
soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub immediately after handling dirty laundry.
Eating utensils should be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with water and soap.
Exposures Not Thought to Spread Novel H1N1 Flu
Can I get infected with novel H1N1 virus from eating or preparing pork?No. Novel H1N1 viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get infected with novel HIN1
virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products
is safe.
Is there a risk from drinking water?Tap water that has been treated by conventional disinfection processes does not likely pose
a risk for transmission of influenza viruses. Current drinking water treatment regulations
provide a high degree of protection from viruses. No research has been completed on the
susceptibility of novel H1N1 flu virus to conventional drinking water treatment processes.
However, recent studies have demonstrated that free chlorine levels typically used in
drinking water treatment are adequate to inactivate highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. It
is likely that other influenza viruses such as novel H1N1 would also be similarly inactivated
by chlorination. To date, there have been no documented human cases of influenza caused
by exposure to influenza-contaminated drinking water.
Can novel H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks,
interactive fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?Influenza viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract. There has never been a
documented case of influenza virus infection associated with water exposure. Recreational
water that has been treated at CDC recommended disinfectant levels does not likely pose a
risk for transmission of influenza viruses. No research has been completed on the
susceptibility of novel H1N1 influenza virus to chlorine and other disinfectants used in
swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational
venues. However, recent studies have demonstrated that free chlorine levels recommended
by CDC (1–3 parts per million [ppm or mg/L] for pools and 2–5 ppm for spas) are adequate to
disinfect avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. It is likely that other influenza viruses such as novel
H1N1 virus would also be similarly disinfected by chlorine.
Can novel H1N1 influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?
Yes, recreational water venues are no different than any other group setting. The spread of
this novel H1N1 flu is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu
viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people
with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu
viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Depending upon the symptoms we can think of Baptisia, Gelsemium, Bryonia in 30 potency 4 hourly repeatedly. Look at the physical generals, thirst, tongue and concomittants of fever, the onset, duration and progress like in bryonia and gelsemium onset is gradual, baptisia tongue is characteristic, thirstless gelsemium, thirsty bryonia, delirium of baptisia etc etc
we can also think of influenzinum 30 4 hourly as a preventive in swine flue