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msgrizzle
15-01-09, 02:22 PM
Giving the credit to the vaccine and fewer strains:

http://www.fox61.com/pages/landing_news/?-Conn-flu-cases-drop-to-new-low-=1&blockID=185291&feedID=341


Conn. flu cases drop to new low

The Associated Press
January 14, 2009

GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut health officials say the number of flu cases in the state is at the lowest level they've seen since they began collecting data in 2003.
The Public Health Department says there were only 58 confirmed cases in Connecticut as of Dec. 27 in the flu season that began in October. Officials say there were about 150 cases at the same time last year.
State Epidemiologist Alan Siniscalchi says there appear to be fewer strains of the flu this season, and vaccines are more effective.
Connecticut saw a record flu season last year, with thousands of cases being reported.
Federal officials responded to the high number of cases nationwide last year by changing all three strains of flu virus in the vaccine.
Officials say peak flu season usually begins this time of year.
Momtezuma Tuatara
15-01-09, 02:27 PM
Do you think though, that maybe people are taking the vitamin D warnings issues by Cannell, seriously? I know a lot who are...

But no, silly me. It must be the vaccine.
cartersmom
16-01-09, 05:49 AM
Hilary....

This is funny you post this as this is where I live!! and Yes I know Ive been taking my vitamin D! I don't see how they can give credit to the vaccine when they have already admitted they totally missed the boat with the strain matching this year
Momtezuma Tuatara
16-01-09, 06:21 PM
No, they only missed half the boat. The B-strain boat. They say that they matched the A strains quite well :p
cartersmom
17-01-09, 07:55 AM
No, they only missed half the boat. The B-strain boat. They say that they matched the A strains quite well :p


well geez...I had better run out and get it then shouldn't I??? :D
Momtezuma Tuatara
17-01-09, 08:55 AM
I don't know how to find a half boat :p
MinorityView
17-01-09, 02:08 PM
You find a boat and a saw and then you cut the boat in half.

The difficult part is trying to float the boat. After you halve it.

Is there any connection here with the plan to dilute the influenza vaccine into 1/2 doses?
Momtezuma Tuatara
17-01-09, 06:48 PM
Well, you never know, MV. Could be, could be :rolleyes: