- I suggest all of us avoid public gatherings. Outdoor activities are not as likely to lead to infection. It is contained areas and close contact that are the biggest risk.

- Tamiflu is running out. There is a national stockpile, but it will have to be carefully managed for law enforcement and first responders as it is not enough to treat the likely number of infections when this is full-blown. I don't think there is a big supply of Relenza, but I do not know those numbers. If I had to choose, I would take Relenza, as I think it gets more drug to the affected tissue than Tamiflu.

- You should avoid going to the ER if you think you have been exposed or are symptomatic. ER's south of here are becoming overwhelmed today-- and I mean that -- already. It is coming in waves, but the waves are getting bigger.

- It appears that this flu produces a distinctive "hoarseness" in many victims. The symptoms, in general, match other flu's; namely, sore throat, body aches, headache, cough, and fever. What is not too common in regular flu cycles is vomiting and diarrhea which seems to be associated with this, further dehydrating victims. Some have all these symptoms, while others may have only one or two.

- N-Acetyl-Cysteine -- a nutritional supplement available at the health food store or Wimberley Pharmacy, has been shown to prevent or lessen the severity of influenza. I suggest 1200mg, twice a day for adults, and 600mg twice a day in kids over 12. It would be hard to get kids under 12 to take it, but you could try opening the capsules and putting it on yogurt. For 40 pounds and up, 300-600 mg twice a day, for less than 40 pounds, half that.

- Oscillococinum, a homeopathic remedy, has been vindicated as quite effective in a large clinical trial in Europe, with an H1N1 variant. You can buy this at Hill Country Natural Foods, or the Wimberley Pharmacy.

If any of my patients become ill, or suspect infection, call the office, do not come without calling and DO NOT go to the ER. If one member in a family is identified all would be given the Tamiflu or Relenza (that is normal course of action) if there is enough distributed to fill prescriptions. Public health stated that one family member identified or suspected to have contracted the flu it will require the whole family to be ‘quarantined’ in their own home until enough time has passed for the remaining household to have contracted it or be considered infection free ( 7 to 10 days per person). As another suggestion, if any member of the family is on routine medication- fill those prescriptions now. Have plenty fluids, Motrin, soups, etc available and make contingency plans in case your family is affected.

Dr. Marcus Gitterle
New Braunfels, TX



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[edit on 4/29/2009 by Champagne]

Not trying to make people panic here....just trying to inform is all. If anyone doubts the fact this was really sent out by a doctor, just u2u me with your email address & I will gladly forward it to you.








[edit on 4/29/2009 by Champagne]

Pretty dang interesting.

For the WHO to keep upping the level, there is bound to be more than what they are telling us.

Wonder how long before more information starts leaking out.

Err nm didnt see it was an email. Well seeing how we only have your word Ill read this and take it with a grain of salt.

[edit on 29-4-2009 by Memysabu]

Err nm didnt see it was an email. Well seeing how we only have your word Ill read this and take it with a grain of salt.

Not to be rude or uncaring, but I could really care less what you do with this information!! I posted it because it came in my email today from one of the few people on the face of this planet that I TRUST - and, if you knew me, that is saying alot!!

Anyone who would like this email forwarded to them.....by all means just u2u me and give your address and I will gladly forward it to you! I am not here to make a decision on what is really happening right now. I am looking for FACTS!! This, IMHO, is definitely factual......



[edit on 4/29/2009 by Champagne]

dont know why, but I beleive you and this email.
thanks heaps!

Well I do volunteer services at my local hospital, so far our state doesn't have any know case of swain flu, the hospital is business as usual and not particularly anything strange or out of the ordinary yet.

So, I guess it depends the states closes to the borders.

No plans in Florida to close any public gatherings including proms or graduations. Schools and tourist attractions are operating at full speed despite disclosure two days ago a Mexican tourist at Disney has it---which was immediately retracted but is believed widely to be true. There have been a lot of people complaining about stomach and respiratory ailments here at since mid February, I would not be surprised if it is already spreading though most people here are not getting scared at all, no one seems to care except for the usual hypochondriacs and this a region with a very high number of young kids and elderly people who are most at risk. No run on preventive supplies, medications or masks either, I checked today.

Texas is in the line of fire though, it would not surprise me if the environment there is terse. Bad combination of border proximity and hot weather which makes the state a big petri dish. Of course, they do things big in the United States of Texas so don't be surprised if they just up and seal the state off to keep them Yankee cooties out!

well someone i know that is very close to me is a doctor and told me that this morning he was asking one of the scientists he knows about this swine flu and he said this is all just a big lie (i live in sydney australia)

can anyone shed any light on this?

Im not saying I dont believe you, Im saying we all need to be careful what information we believe 100%. I cant confirm this email, I dont have a source etc. We need to be careful right now. I said 24 hours ago what is in this email so I dont doubt that is happening, I however cannot confirm the source of the email. Thanks for posting.

Calm down man, we are all jumpy right now, those that know whats actually going on anyhow.

[edit on 29-4-2009 by Memysabu]

Very close friend of mine Mother is a VP at one of the largest Hospitals in California and they have yet to see one case of Swine Flu.

The INTERNET is breeding ground for sensationalism specially when it comes to betting on human gullibility, it happens all the time and now is prime time for chain letters and misguided information.

- They are advising President Obama to declare an emergency sometime in the next 72-96 hours. This may not happen, but if it doesn't, I will be surprised. When this happens, all public gathering will be cancelled for 10 days minimum.

Seems to me this is spreading quickly across the country. 24-36 hours ago I became aware of possible cases in the Dallas area. Today they are closing all Ft. Worth (DFW) schools??

Alot could happen in the next 2-4 days, IMHO. And, I do not beblieve the media is telling us everything as the jump from 4 to 5 level was prompted by something!!

Just take precautions, folks. Go to the store & stock up on some things, if you have not already. What harm could it do? Just saying............








[edit on 4/29/2009 by Champagne]

Originally posted by Anonymous Avatar
Very close friend of mine Mother is a VP at one of the largest Hospitals in California and they have yet to see one case of Swine Flu.

Youre right we are all just imagining this. Go about your daily routine forget we exist.

Alex Jones read this very email on his radio show today ....

also ... INFOWARS.com was hacked today ... and he supposedly received calls from the feds ...

says to me he touched a nerve.....

but still ... this info with a grain of salt for me also .....

Originally posted by Champagne

- They are advising President Obama to declare an emergency sometime in the next 72-96 hours. This may not happen, but if it doesn't, I will be surprised. When this happens, all public gathering will be cancelled for 10 days minimum.

Seems to me this is spreading quickly across the country. 24-36 hours ago I became aware of possible cases in the Dallas area. Today they are closing all Ft. Worth (DFW) schools??

Alot could happen in the next 2-4 days, IMHO. And, I do not beblieve the media is telling us everything as the jump from 4 to 5 level was prompted by something!!

Just take precautions, folks. Go to the store & stock up on some things, if you have not already. What harm could it do? Just saying............








[edit on 4/29/2009 by Champagne]

Hey I sent you a u2u. And I think I believe you too.. it is odd that in the past week barely... we went from a 3 to a 4 and then a 4 to a 5 only 2 days after a 4 was declared!