Comments on: Guyana acquires H1N1 testing equipment

By: Kyattman

Kyattman — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:31:35 +0000

Folks:
There are a bunch of ignorant people here, please educate yourself and stay with the topic especially Bismattie (duh)! Below is a guide. H1N1 has arrived!

Please pass this on to family and friends. Especially people with children!
H1N1 flu is about to be upon us and we need to be on top of information regarding it. Here is a comparison to the normal cold symptoms .
Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms:
Symptom Cold H1N1 Flu
Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
Stuffy Nose Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.

The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.

By: Quibian

Quibian — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:24:57 +0000

YESTERDAY ABC NEWS REPORTS: US DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH SWINE FLU VACCINES TO GO AROUND. REPORTS OF PEOPLE DYING FROM SWINE FLU AROUND THE US. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

By: dubaiciti

dubaiciti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:35:56 +0000

WHEN I SEE IT, I AM GOING TO BELIEVE IT. I SIMPLY DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING THE POLITICIANS IN GUYANA SAY. WHILE THE GOVERNMENT CLAIM TO BE “IMPROVING”, THEY ARE STILL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL. MR MINISTER, YOU DO REALIZE THAT ELECTRICITY IS NEEDED HERE, DON’T YOU?

By: SKY

SKY — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:51:27 +0000

Just remember no touching, no handshaking not even chest bumping, nothing. I think I am going to stop taking communion in church.

By: SKY

SKY — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:49:35 +0000

How does the minister feel about the change in the extradition law?

By: Bismattie Ramsawak

Bismattie Ramsawak — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:09 +0000

It is so hard to listen to anything coming out of the mouth of Minister Ramsammy. The media has given this man a pass in light of the surfaced paper trail that links him to illicit involvement with the Roger Khan affair.

By: Indian

Indian — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:23:10 +0000

Provisions for a better quality of life/care of our people is what good governance is all about. This development is good even though it is so long after the initial cycle of the virus.
I will be more satisfied when our professionals are empowered to be at the cutting edge of research and practice of both traditional and alternative medicine.This will only be achieved with tangible support for UG and incentives for research work by practitioners throughout health sector.

By: BORAPORK: VINDICTIVENESS IS EVIL

BORAPORK: VINDICTIVENESS IS EVIL — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:35:49 +0000

With the filth and general unhygienic conditions prevalent in Guyana the populace most likely has acquired a robust immune system to ward off the ravages of this disease. This is one case of the government profiting from the dire situation the country faces. The government must be congratulated for its advanced thinking and projections.

By: Reddy

Reddy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:17:06 +0000

A good story. Keep up the good work, Minister Ramsammy.Barbados, where there have been several reported deaths from the virus, have long had to send blood overseas for testing , though the authorities in the island are also doing an excellent job in getting a handle on this health problem……