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Because my work relates to agriculture, I got the following tidbit by email this morning. Just thought I would share it. I don't understand why it's called the swine flu, but it isn't even really connected to pigs. Also - we have our first probable case of swine flu in Minnesota today - in a town about 15 minutes from me - so I hope it doesn't spread. Ug.
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National Pork Board Provides Facts about the Origin of the Flu Outbreak |
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Copyright 2009 Business Wire, Inc.
April 29, 2009
The flu virus infecting humans has not been identified in hogs in the United States or anywhere in the world.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said, "At this time, there is no evidence that this influenza subtype is present in pigs in the United States or anywhere in the pig herd in the world." The CDC has also said it has found no evidence to indicate that any of the human illnesses resulted from contact with pigs.U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has said, "We have no indication that any swine from the United States has been infected."The World Animal Health body has said, "The virus has not been isolated in animals to date."
Modern pork production practices are designed to protect both animal and human health. Animals are housed in temperature-controlled facilities that are scientifically designed to ensure the health and safety of the herd.Modern pork production practices keep the animals clean, safe and protect the animals from predators, disease and extreme weather.
Pork and pork products are safe.According to the CDC, "Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You cannot get this flu from eating pork or pork products."U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, has said, "It is important to convey the message that consuming pork or pork products will not cause and cannot cause the illnesses that we are dealing with."U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, has said, "Pork and pork products are safe and there are no basis for restricting imports. You should also know that you cannot get H1N1 from eating pork. Pork products are perfectly safe."
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Re: Swine Flu News
I havent head of any cases in GA yet...It just kinda scares me having a young one. I read this morning that Obama is saying he will do what it takes to get rid of it as soon as possible...so cross my fingers I pray he will. Right anyone who gets sick is saying they have it, so who knows how many people really do or not.