| Swine flu or swine influenza was first detected in the | | | | survival kits.So, to prepare for swine influenza |
| United States in April 2009. Since then, the virus has | | | | exposure, you can and should raise and sustain your |
| gone from epidemic to pandemic status. What is it? | | | | glutathione levels every day. You should also avoid |
| It is a virus that has two genes from flu viruses that | | | | acetaminophen, as it lowers your glutathione levels. |
| normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia, bird | | | | Check and read labels carefully, as Tylenol is not the |
| (avian) genes, and human genes. Scientists are calling | | | | only medication that contains acetaminophen. This will |
| it a "quadruple reassortant virus". Many are aware | | | | build your immune system to mount a defense |
| that the Swine Flu has now reached pandemic status, | | | | against any and all threats you may encounter on a |
| and The World Health Organization is still warning that | | | | daily basis. |
| the H1N1 Flu has the potential to afflict more people | | | | OK. So now you know what you shouldn't have in |
| than we could imagine. The spread of the h1n1 virus | | | | your swine flu survival kit. If you decide to prepare a |
| to all countries, worldwide, is considered inevitable. | | | | Swine Flu Survival Kit, what should it have? Your |
| Many logically want to know, how can I optimize my | | | | Swine Flu Survival Kit Should Have: |
| immune system so I don't get sick with swine flu? | | | | - A clinically proven glutathione enhancer, such as |
| There are the usual precautions that are listed at the | | | | Immunocal. Since it is not a drug, this is safe for |
| CDC's website. These fall under the heading of | | | | babies and small children as well as adults. You will |
| common sense. In addition to these guidelines, is | | | | need to re-hydrate it with water from your kit. |
| there something else you can do? | | | | - Zinc lozenges. Zinc has been shown to clinically |
| Some are looking to a Swine Flu vaccine to immunize | | | | decrease the duration of a cold. May have found that |
| themselves against the Swine Flu. As of September | | | | this helps before the onset to prevent a cold in the |
| 2009, there is now a vaccine available for H1N1 | | | | first place, and is excellent for a sore throat. |
| influenza. It is called the "Sanofi-Pasteur Influenza A | | | | Interestingly, zinc is also one of the co-factors of |
| H1N1 2009 Monovalent Vaccine". There is much | | | | glutathione. This means you need to make sure you |
| controversy surrounding the safety and efficacy of | | | | are taking in zinc along with your glutathione enhancer |
| this vaccine, but for the facts on this H1N1 vaccine, | | | | to raise your levels of glutathione. |
| or Swine Flu vaccine, please consult the FDA's | | | | - A supply of Brazil Nuts. Each nut is packed with 100 |
| website. Please note on page 4 of the vaccine insert, | | | | mcg of Selenium. You need 200 mcg or 2 nuts a day |
| that the multi-use vials prepared as a Swine Flu | | | | to help boost your glutathione with this second |
| vaccine have been prepared with mercury. Here is | | | | essential co-factor. |
| the quote from page 4: | | | | - A two week supply of food for the family. |
| "Multi-dose vial, 5 mL, for 6 months of age and older, | | | | Emergency kits are available online, and they can be |
| contains thimerosal, a mercury derivative, added as a | | | | grabbed quickly in the event of a disaster. We keep |
| preservative. Each 0.5 mL dose contains 25 | | | | one in our garage for general disaster preparedness. |
| micrograms (mcg) mercury." | | | | - A two week supply of drinkable water for each |
| If you or your children of 6 months of age or older | | | | person in your home. Remember, water will not |
| are considering getting the H1N1 vaccine or swine flu | | | | maintain its freshness. It only has a shelf life of about |
| vaccine and do not want to expose yourself or your | | | | 3-6 months. So make sure to cycle any stored cases |
| children to mercury, make sure to ask if you are | | | | of water you may have. |
| getting the vaccine from a single use vial or are | | | | - Electrolyte drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, |
| receiving an vaccination from a multi use vial. | | | | to keep you hydrated. |
| According to this report, the single use vials do not | | | | - A hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol (If |
| have thimerosal in them. Besides these well-publicized | | | | water and soap are not available). |
| precautions, is there something else you can do in | | | | - Surgical masks (FDA rating of at least N-95) to help |
| the meantime? | | | | prevent spreading the flu. Masks need to be disposed |
| There is one very important way to prevent getting | | | | after each use, and should be changed often. |
| sick with the swine influenza that many people are | | | | - Because healthy or fresh food may not be |
| now giving attention to: Strengthening your immune | | | | available, supplements like multi-vitamins, vitamin C, |
| system naturally. Published immune system research | | | | Calcium, Omega 3 Fish Oil, and any other supplements |
| has proven the beneficial effect of optimized | | | | that you would routinely take should be included. |
| glutathione levels on your immune system. And since | | | | Make sure the supplements are fresh and rotated in |
| the last pandemic of HIV involved a compromised | | | | your kit. |
| immune system, might this be a very important | | | | - Canned fish, like salmon or sardines. These are rich |
| aspect to give consideration to? | | | | in antioxidant omega oils. |
| Glutathione boosts the production of white blood | | | | If you make up this Swine Flu Survival Kit today, you |
| cells, and specifically T-Cells, a special kind of white | | | | can set it and forget it. You can your family can take |
| blood cell or lymphocyte that is responsible for | | | | comfort knowing that you are doing all you can to |
| fighting infection in your body. Boosting your | | | | protect yourselves right now. |
| glutathione (GSH) is an excellent way to prepare | | | | In conclusion, what do you need to know about the |
| yourself for possible H1N1 exposure. | | | | Swine Flu? Know the symptoms and take the |
| There are some respiratory medicines available for | | | | published precautions. Additionally, boost your immune |
| those suffering from cystic fibrosis and other lung | | | | system so you will have a fighting chance if you and |
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| The list from the CDC recommends you stay home | | | | the time come when you are told to stay in your |
| if you have swine flu symptoms of think you may be | | | | home because you have swine flu symptoms, or are |
| infected with h1n1. You may have to stay home, or | | | | infected with h1n1, in order to contain exposure, you |
| you may need to stay home to care for a loved one | | | | will have what you need. |
| that is infected with swine influenza. What should you | | | | Taking these precautionary steps ahead of time can |
| have on hand in a "swine flu survival kit", so that | | | | do much to alleviate fear and panic that may affect |
| when you need to stay home, you have what you | | | | others who are concerned about exposure to the |
| need? | | | | swine flu for themselves and their loved ones. You |
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