Mysterious U.S. Swine Flu Probe Widens as Mexico Finds Swine Flu *updated*

Texas Doctor Claims Swine Flu Cases Far Worse Than Reported, Level 6 Pandemic In Effect
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Up to 25 times more victims than official figure, hospitals overwhelmed, virus already at level 6 pandemic phase
Thursday, April 30, 2009

A doctor in Texas claims that swine flu cases are at least ten times worse than officials are letting on, and that hospitals are becoming overwhelmed as the virus has already crossed the threshold to be considered a phase 6 global pandemic.

Dr. Marcus Gitterle, an emergency medicine physician based out of New Braunfels, Texas, sent out an internal alert which contains several stunning claims about swine flu that, if true, officials have presumably sought to keep from the public.

“After I returned from a public health meeting yesterday with community leaders and school officials in Comal County and Hays County, (name removed) suggested I send an update to my patients in the area, because what we are hearing privately from the CDC and Health Department is different from what you are hearing in the media,” writes Gitterle.

The doctor claims that the actual number of confirmed cases of swine flu is 10 to 25 times worse than has been reported, and that people are not recovering easily, as has been claimed, but that many Americans are in fact seriously ill.

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(per cosmicpixie)

Going through the transcripts of the live chat on the Chronicle, I found this little gem.

12:32 [Comment From Galka]
We keep hearing that a regular annual "generic" flu kills about 40K people in the US. Even in Mexico where it's supposedly started, the number of *infections" is nowhere near that. Why is it considered a brink of a pandemic then?

Dr. Pedro Piedra: Galka:
You're correct that seasonal influenza causes a significant impact on our community. The swine influenza, if it turns into a pandemic, will have a significantly greater impact than seasonal influenza.

I guess the key here is IF it turns into a pandemic. There are alot of people on here just being stupid, but there is also some good information if you want to check the transcript.

Transcript

A member of the security advance team for President Obama's recent trip to Mexico is suspected of having contracted swine flu - White House.2 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
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Two suspected swine flu cases in Niagara County; one confirmed case in Chautauqua
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I actually expected Texas to have much higher numbers when all this began. As I've said before, I believe we all come in contact with recent travellers to Mexico on a regular basis. For instance, my husband works at a lab that test construction materials in Houston. He has already spoken to at least 5 people that have recently (within the last month) been to Mexico, since this broke.

I hope that things aren't as serious as the Doctor's alert says, but I am starting to believe they may be.

Originally posted by Cameoii
reply to post by burntheships

 

Awwww man....they left out hybridization of flu virus by Reptilians/NWO for population reduction (as predicted by the Mayans)....

Sorry...couldn't resist. Seriously though, until they come up with something concrete, we will continue to question the origins.

understandable...they were asking for it!

Czech Republic, Ostrava: Suspected influenza A (H1N1) case tests negative; 20 persons in isolation after travel to Mexico. #swineflu2 minutes ago from web

JohHowardH: People are RUNNING on the stores for swine flu items! I was at Sam’s a few ago and they had no wipes left and very few gloves. What's up?
less than 20 seconds ago from web ·

Japan: Passenger arriving at Narita airport from Los Angeles labeled suspected influenza A (H1N1) case tests negative. #swinefluhalf a minute ago from web

US, Michigan: CDC confirms second case of influenza A (H1N1); identified in Ottawa country. "swineflu3 minutes ago from web

17 cases of Swine Flu reported in Illinois
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starraz: 3 cases of swine flu in Maricopa county. Time to board up the windows! The looting may begin soon... watch out!
less than 20 seconds ago from TwitterFox ·

Kentucky has first confirmed case of swine flu
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Swine Flu Confirmed in Georgia
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US, Oregon: State officials confirm first probable case of influenza A (H1N1). #swineflu #H1N15 minutes ago from web

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Whoa, that Prision Planet write up! I tend to believe it!
For those who might have missed it...

The CIA and biological warfare: Good Read! If you are into conspiracy!

Many people react with incredulity when the assertion is made that the so-called swine flu outbreak in Mexico may be manufactured crisis. And yet history is replete with examples of government using biological and chemical agents for political purpose.

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Mexico Flu: Starting today, passengers of national and international flights subject to medical exam prior to boarding.1 minute ago from web

Mexico: Fear of Influenza A (H1N1) Induces Two Thai Citizens to Leave Mexico. #swineflu #H1N11 minute ago from web

AFP: Lab-confirmed death toll from swine pandemic in Mexico rises to 12; more than 170 others are suspected to have died from the disease.2 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters

RT @jbrannan: Confirmed case of swine flu in LaGrange, GA hospital2 minutes ago from TweetDeck

MsWorstNitemare: Blaaah. Swine flu is in Ontario officially...Greeeat.
half a minute ago from web

Canada, Nova Scotia: Four New Confirmed Cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Announced; Related to Case at King’s-Edgehill School in Windsor2 minutes ago from web

CNN Anchor and Guest Warn 'Pandemic' Could be Like 1918
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Flu has sole U.S. surgical mask producer scrambling
www.cnn.com...

Gibbs: White House Aide's Family Likely Has Swine Flu
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WASHINGTON -- A member of the U.S. delegation that helped prepare Energy Secretary Steven Chu's trip to Mexico City has demonstrated flu-like symptoms and his family members have tested probable for swine flu.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday that three members of an aide's family are being tested to see if they have the same strain of swine flu that is threatening to become a pandemic. The aide worked in presidential advance, which is responsible for planning and preparing trips.

Gibbs said that Secretary Chu has not experienced any symptoms. The spokesman also said that President Barack Obama also has had no symptoms of the virus and doctors see no need to conduct any tests on his health.

Now that's 2 mentions of the POTUS's staff here in the last hour...

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Mexico, Puebla: Volkswagen automobile production facility in Puebla will shut down from 1-5 May. #swineflu #H1N11 minute ago from web

Mexico: Australia, Britain, Canada, Sri Lanka Issue Travel Advisories for Mexico in Response to Influenza A (H1N1) Outbreak. #swineflu #H1N12 minutes ago from web

Mexico to re-test swine flu cases
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Swine flu confirmed in 4 UD students
www.delawareonline.com...

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30 April 2009 -- The situation continues to evolve rapidly. As of 17:00 GMT, 30 April 2009, 11 countries have officially reported 257 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

The United States Government has reported 109 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death. Mexico has reported 97 confirmed human cases of infection, including seven deaths.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Austria (1), Canada (19), Germany (3), Israel (2), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (3), Spain (13), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (8).

WHO Update 6

Originally posted by Cameoii

This made me feel better, until I realized that it would probably fall under federal law rather than state law in this case.

That's a good point. I was thinking though, what about those of us that are lucky enough to live in a constitutional free zone are we subject to federal law since we are denied our constitutional rights, or are we only subject to state laws ?

Missouri lawmaker warns children to avoid Capitol
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Mexico, Puebla: 93 Suspected Cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Under Investigation Three Cases in Isolation. #swineflu #H1N12 minutes ago from web

Health officials have confirmed the first swine flu case in San Francisco, according to KGO Newstalk Radio.2 minutes ago from TweetDeck

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Originally posted by Cameoii
reply to post by Hx3_1963

 

I actually expected Texas to have much higher numbers when all this began. As I've said before, I believe we all come in contact with recent travellers to Mexico on a regular basis. For instance, my husband works at a lab that test construction materials in Houston. He has already spoken to at least 5 people that have recently (within the last month) been to Mexico, since this broke.

I hope that things aren't as serious as the Doctor's alert says, but I am starting to believe they may be.

Sometimes I have to remind myself the news broke about this flu less than a week ago. I think numbers will start going up, I don't want to see that happen of course, but with our idiotic govt. not closing borders or flights it is bound to increase.

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Oh man....I had forgotten about that! I don't know what would hold true for us. But I guess that since we were already denied rights anyway, so this shouldn't be any different in their eyes.

White House issues advisory after Obama Mexico trip
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Belize: At Least Two Suspected Influenza A (H1N1) Cases Reported; First Suspected Cases in the Country. #swineflu #H1N1less than a minute ago from web

Scotland: Two confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) released from hospital in Airdrie. #swineflu #H1N12 minutes ago from web

Swine flu arrives in Oregon; probable Multnomah County case identified, with more possible today
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Mexico Health Secretary: "New Human Flu" virus has infected a CONFIRMED 260 people, of which 12 have died.3 minutes ago from web

US, New York: Health officials indicate Onondaga County student is probable influenza A (H1N1) case; school to close. #swineflu #H1N11 minute ago from web

US, New Hampshire: Concord hospital employee identified as probable influenza A (H1N1) case by state health officials. #swineflu #H1N13 minutes ago from web

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Swine Flu in Mexico from U.S. Ex-Pat’s Perspective
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A bit of truth from the local scene down here: Evidently, the way this whole swine flu thing started was a small epidemic in a village called La Gloria near Jalapa, Veracruz. (Jalapa, as in where the jalapeno peppers originated). A U.S.-owned multi-national company, Sheffield Foods, has an enormous pig farm there. 450 villagers got sick after complaining for some time about the contamination of the local water by the pig farm. They were diagnosed with “acute respiratory infections.” During the outbreak, Sheffield treated the locals with anti-flu vaccines but never reported it. Three infants/toddlers died. Turns out that a substantial number of the villagers work during the week in Mexico City and return home for the weekends. It wasn’t until the flu spread to Mexico City that it hit the fan, and the rest is history. The Jalapa outbreak was over a month ago, in late February, and the entire epidemic most likely could have been prevented if Sheffield had notified the World Health Organization at that time. Let’s see what happens next.

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CDC: Swine flu cases top 100 in U.S.
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Influenza A(H1N1) - update 6
www.who.int...

Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
www.cdc.gov...

Mexico: Total Confirmed Influenza A (H1N1) Case Count Reaches to 260, with 12 fatalities. #swineflu #H1N1half a minute ago from web

Scotland, Falkirk: Health Authorities “Fear” Probable Influenza A (H1N1) Case Is First “Onward Transmission’ in the UK #swineflu1 minute ago from web

France, Toulouse: Aeronautics Manufacturer, Labinal, Closes Facility After Employee Returns From Mexico with Suspected Influenza A (H1N1).2 minutes ago from web

Barbados: Two Suspected Influenza A (H1N1) Cases Reported #swineflu #H1N11 minute ago from web

Ireland: Department of Health confirms first influenza A (H1N1) case. #swineflu #H1N14 minutes ago from web

Houston has first resident with swine flu
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I hope your son is feeling better, and flu free.

Maybe you should contact the CDC and inform them of what you were told by the doctor, see what they tell you. It may be that it was a personal call on his part, he may just feel that people are becoming paranoid.

Now that human to human transmission is an issue, this doesn't represent any ongoing threat. However, it does show which places should have been more likely to be heavily infected at the beginning of all of this. Some of the top destinations correlate with the top reported illness numbers, but not all. It sure looks like there should be many more confirmed infections than we are being told, even if only a small percentage of passengers were infected.

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Wikipedia

Interim Guidance for Clinicians & Public Health Professionals
www.cdc.gov...

Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
www.cdc.gov...

Peru: Two Suspected Influenza A (H1N1) Case Dismissed, Ayachucho (1) and Cusco (1). #swineflu #H1N1less than a minute ago from web

US, Illinois: 15 new probable influenza A (H1N1) cases; some Roman Catholic churches in Chicago cease serving wine and communion. #swineflu3 minutes ago from web