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A laboratory study by University of Maryland researchers suggests that some of the worst fears about a virulent H1N1 pandemic flu season may not be realized this year, but does demonstrate the heightened communicability of the virus.
Using ferrets exposed to three different viruses, the Maryland researchers found no evidence that the H1N1 pandemic variety, responsible for the so-called swine flu, combines in a lab setting with other flu strains to form a more virulent 'superbug.' Rather, the pandemic virus prevailed and out-competed the other strains, reproducing in the ferrets, on average, twice as much.
Originally posted by warrenb
The Army National Guard are being trained to protect swine flu vaccination centers...
Important Questions
- Why would they need to protect these vaccination centers?
- Do they think people will swarm them wanting the flu shot?
- Or is it that people will be trying to escape and revolt getting the flu shot by force?
[edit on 6-9-2009 by warrenb]
Originally posted by liveandlearn
reply to post by Anonymous Avatar
Hi All, just wanted to confirm what AA is saying. This is from Infection Control Today
A laboratory study by University of Maryland researchers suggests that some of the worst fears about a virulent H1N1 pandemic flu season may not be realized this year, but does demonstrate the heightened communicability of the virus.
Using ferrets exposed to three different viruses, the Maryland researchers found no evidence that the H1N1 pandemic variety, responsible for the so-called swine flu, combines in a lab setting with other flu strains to form a more virulent 'superbug.' Rather, the pandemic virus prevailed and out-competed the other strains, reproducing in the ferrets, on average, twice as much.
So while it may be more contagious, it is not prone to become lethal (except as the usual flu).
I will second your notion... with an addition...
What if the "H1N1" has preplanned variants, or is activated, or worse?
What if the H1N1 is a primary infection, making one more prone to infection by a more lethal form?
Not fear mongering... I know how "they" can work...
After all, this is a conspiracy site.