Why, yes, I actually DO think this is being overhyped. And I DON'T think it's some wild right or left wing conspiracy to make gazillions off vaccines or pass health care bills. I think, by and large, it's all accurate information that the media runs with because it's news. There is a vaccine. Get it. Take care of yourself, if you get sick, stay home and rest. But at the end of the day, it is still the flu and this is not 1919.

Some of you people would rather play ignorant then face some realities. Yes, of course thousands die from the flu each year- but HELLO- wakie- wakie!! Do you think all the hype about this is bunk or what? No- its not, what the heck do you think the medical professionals have been trying to gear us up for?? This is not a "normal" flu you fools, its has the potential to kill millions. Wake up, we are not immune to a world wide sickness that could wipe out millions.

4,000 people today have lost their health insurance. 4,000 more will lose it tomorrow. That's old news, I know. But seriously when are you people going to want to change it? When you lose your insurance too? Don't be fooled into this public option. Only take what will work and stabilize our economy, Support HR 676 find out some facts at www.singlepayeraction.org it's universal health care, putting people before profit.

Why does it matter to the general public who specifically this person was? What difference does it make? Tens of thousands if people die of the flu every year, including (yes!) right here in Janesville, and these people are not identified by name and address on the front page followed by "died of the flu". As far as underlying health conditions, best bets include asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, etc.....any organ system already under stress that would be MORE stressed if you got the flu. Cut the Health Dept. some slack. H1N1 is out there. It's going to be associated with deaths this winter, as will the "regular" flu. Get a grip and quit with the paranoia.

I seem to remember a story a few months ago about a couple of nurses that were fired for talking about a patients x-rays. They also did NOT use the persons name, but they were fired. Now the health department makes an official statement about somebodys death and its suddenly OK? Why is this OK if the other was not?

Oh - Rock County Health Department - Rock County Human Services (Ms. Klyve)upper corruption and bonus pay for leaving. (Ms. Kaner) Rock County Human Resources (John Becker) What's with all the secrets. Why doesn't the COUNTY report accurate numbers for an illness sweeping the country - accurate information will help people understand - why doesn't the COUNTY hold Ms. Klyve responsible for her actions - the evidence is there - why does the COUNTY announce recruitment for a new Human Resources manager - do we know why Mr. Becker AND the previous HR person were hired and fired???? AND get a bonus month's pay. Could it be for the same reason. And who is this Linda Graf - even though things were brought to light - the last article shows a vindictive agenda because she seems to be the bully who didn't get her way. I'm glad I don't work there, but County Board meetings are interesting.

Give the family the time to cope - It doesn't matter who he/she is - other health problems were involved. Any "flu" going around right now is the "Swine" flu - it is just a different strain of the flu - very aggressive - but just another strain - I work with people who have had it - it is in the schools - places you shop everyday have people out sick. The Rock County Health Dept. in all their wisdom has told doctors not to submit samples so actual numbers aren't reported.

It would be very nice to hear news about false-negative test results for H1N1. I went to urgent care with all the symptoms. Was diagnosed with pharyngitis, sore throat, and flu. Was put on Augmenton. Five days later, I was still sick, and went to my doctor. Was diagnosed with bronchidus and was put on prednisone and the z-pack. Went back to urgent care 5 days after that because I was still sick, and having trouble breathing. Ended up having high doses of IV antibiotics and steroids, and nebulizer treatments. My white cell count was 24.2 and that is extremely high. Came home with an IV port in my hand and then returned the next day with another round of antibiotics and steroids. Was prescribed a nebulizer and strong antibiotics. The final diagnosis was acute bacterial pneumonia. The doctor who treated me is sure that I had H1N1. Was tested for it and the test was negative. No one I've been around has gotton ill. Have never been that sick in my life and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Missed nine days of work and we're struggling to catch up, but I'm alive and thank God for it.

Silence is the most frightening thing of the way this is being handled. Imagine, you get the swine flu, die and disappear-- outside of your family, society will not even acknowledge that you are gone...as your sickness is tucked out of sight, buried in an unmarked grave. I don't believe that it's to protect the family either--I'm sure in their pain that these details of disclosure are meaningless. The government just wants to keep us out consuming and so it keeps the bread and circus coming.

The way the public health system works is that they will be in contact with people believed to be at elevated risk. The risk concern for almost anyone else in Rock County is going to be identical. If someone has been exposed, they are already on the way to being sick, because the incubation period of the flu is quite short. There is no compelling reason to violate privacy laws.

“Out of respect for the family during this difficult time and due to patient confidentiality laws," the public at large can just guess if they might have been exposed or are at greater risk!

The problem with the state of this country summed up in one sentence -- the "rights" of one completely outweigh any responsibility to society as a whole. An ant farm couldn't successfully maintain it's existence under that lack of a social contract!

The point is simply that this virus is spreading and people should take appropriate precautions, especially if they are in a high-risk group or in regular contact with someone who is. The most effective defense is to get vaccinated as soon as it's available. While the benefit of hand-washing is debatable, it is still recommended by almost all health providers as part of a series of defense measures people can take themselves.

I thought we were no longer calling this the swine flu. Something about not trying to destroy the pork farmers with the name, "Swine Flu."

I sure wish they would list the age of the person who lost their life as well as their underlying medical condition .
This would be a big help to a lot of people .

Hand washing is supposedly not very effective against the transmission of this virus.

This is news because why? People die of the flu everyday in the U.S.

*How many people died this year of other deseases and other health issues?*

Uh-huh, but how many of those deaths were from a virus easily transmitted through the air?

14? Interesting #. Probably more like 22,500,000 using current US death rate and estimated census.

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