1. Ann Marie Health
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2. 2009 H1N1 Flu
What is 2009 H1N1 (swine flu)?
2009 H1N1 (sometimes called “ swine flu” )
is a new influenza virus causing illness in
people. This new virus was first detected in
people in the United States in April 2009.
This virus is spreading from person-to-
person worldwide, probably in much the
same way that regular seasonal influenza
viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World
Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a
pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.

3. What is a virus
 Virus- ultramicro sco pic infe ctio us ag e nt that
re plicate s itse lf o nly within ce lls o f living
ho sts. Spe cific ag e nt o f an infe ctio us dise ase
nature .
Some viruses even have the ability to stitch
their own genes into those of the cells they
infect, which means studying their ancestry
requires untangling it from the history of
their hosts and other organisms. What makes
the process even more complicated is that
viruses don't just infect humans; they can
infect basically any organism—from
bacteria to horses; seaweed to people.

4. What is H1N1 (swine flu)?
 This is a “ new” influenza virus
 First detected in US April 2009
 Found in other countries including Mexico &
Canada (May have not started in Mexico) [H1 &
N1 were first found and present in the year
2000]
This flu virus g o t name be cause labo rato ry
te sting sho we d the g e ne s o f this flu virus to be
similar to flu viruse s fo und in pig s.

5. How does H1N1 Spread and how can we protect
ourselves
Transmission
 H1N1 spreads just like the seasonal flu person-to- person
 Touching surfaces that are infected with flu virus
 Tap water does not pose a risk but swimming pools, spas and recreational water
parks do pose a risk of exposure
Prevention
 Always wash your hands (Use hand sanitizers)
 Covering nose and mouth when sneezing (dispose of tissue)
 Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth
 Please “ STAY” home if you are sick (until 7days after the flu symptoms) because
you contagious)

6. What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1
Remember the symptoms
because they are similar to those
of the seasonal flu:
 Fever
 Cough
 Sore throat
 Runnyor stuffynose
 Bodyaches
 Headaches
 Chills
 Fatigue
 Som m have diarrhea
e ay
and even vomiting

7. Watch for emergency complications with the flu.
Children: Adults:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing • Difficulty breathing or shortness of
• Bluish or gray skin color breath
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Pain or pressure in the chest or
• Severe or persistent vomiting
abdomen
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Irritable, the child does not want to be • Sudden dizziness
held • Confusion
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then • Severe or persistent vomiting
return with fever and worse cough
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then
return with fever and worse cough

8. How does the influenza affect us?
 In healthy young people and children alike the
influenza virus will put their immune system
on over drive, which will completely deplete
their body’ s of glutathione.
 In the elderly the influenza virus easily
invades their body’ s immune system because
due to age their glutathione levels are very
low.
 In unhealthy or those of us with underlying
health conditions the influenza virus can
attack the body’ s immune system because of
their low glutathione levels.
W hat is glutathione a naturally occurring substance in our bodies that acts as an
antioxidant, an immune system booster, and a detoxifier.

9. What else can I do if after following all these
precautions and I still do not want to take flu shot.
As we see this influenza shot has been rushed to market without much testing. Therefore many of us
are concerned about the safety of this influenza shot. Also the manufacturers of these influenza shots
have been granted “full” immunity against any side effects produced by their influenza shot. Our
bodies can fight off “ viruses” naturally if your immune system working optimally.
With an “ accidental finding” --a discovery by Dr. Gustavo Bounous, who worked for over 25 years for
the Canadian Medical Research Council. As a surgeon, Dr. Bounous was initially looking for a
protein that would help people recover from surgery faster.
He ended up unlocking one of nature’ s powerful secrets for improving our natural defenses against
disease by showing how to strengthen our in-built master antioxidant and immune regulator.
People are using this discovery to recover from “ incurable” diseases as well as protecting themselves
against every day colds and the flu.
It was not for many years, after further research with immunologists such as Dr Patricia Kongshavn at
McGill University in Montreal, that they realized what they had discovered, and why this nutritional
discovery was so exciting...
... that they had found HOW T IM ROVE the body's OW M CH
O P N E ANISM that REGUL E the
AT S
immune system and is also our MAST R antioxidant and primary DE OXIF R.
E T IE

10. IMMUNOCAL
A Protein Dietary Supplement - Only Better
Immunocal is a bonded cysteine dietary supplement. What is bonded cysteine, exactly? It's simply the
name of elements with unique benefits, which are found in certain special proteins. Immunocal is a protein
supplement whose benefits reach far beyond nutrition, by virtue of the high amount of bonded cysteine it
contains. In fact, Immunocal is considered a "nutraceutical" and is different from other protein supplements
in its ability to support the immune system.
Glutathione has three major roles in the immune system: Antioxidant, Immune booster and Detoxifier.
Scientists have known for decades about the negative impact of glutathione deficiency on our health.
Although the scientific evidence was staggering, it took many more years to develop a proven, effective
means of raising glutathione levels in the body.
Immunocal from Immunotec is clinically proven and guaranteed to do just that. It is the result of many
years of rigorous research by leading scientist Dr. Gustavo Bounous, conducted while he was a researcher at
the world-renowned McGill University. The evidence supporting Immunocal's efficacy is so strong that the
product is protected by numerous North American and international patents—a feat unparalleled by
any other nutritional supplement.
Referenced in the Physician’ s Desk, Reference, FDA site and Pharmacist’ s RE B
D OOK

11. Why take Immunocal?
Many people today are justifiably concerned about the H1N1 Flu, as well as the
possibility that deadly strains of HIV may become as contagious as the common cold.
Regardless of how you look at it, the stronger your immune system is, the better prepared
you will be to stave off all kinds of infections.
While many individuals take Immunocal to boost immune system health, it can also be
used for a number of other purposes. Chances are, you know that anti-oxidants are
extremely important. In a world where nuclear radiation may have released billions of
oxidants, it is even more important to make use of anti-oxidants. In particular, you will
find that hydrogen peroxide causes some of the most severe damage to your cells. At the
same time, glutathione is one of the few anti-oxidants that can neutralize it.