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Jonathan Serrie

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Vaccines, Filters and Cleaners Target H1N1

September 16, 2009 - 2:21 PM | by: Jonathan Serrie

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of an H1N1 vaccine clears the way for a wide-scale immunization program. The first 45 million to 52 million doses are expected to be distributed by mid-October.

Human trials suggest a single 15 microgram dose will be enough to protect adults against the virus. That means those doses will cover more people than originally expected. Researchers initially thought most people would require two separate doses of as much as 30 micrograms each to produce immunity. Studies for the proper dosage in children are still underway.

Meanwhile, there is news from the transportation sector about measures to cut down on the spread of H1N1 and disease in general.

The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority has announced its using an "environmentally friendly disinfectant" to clean contact surfaces -- such as fare boxes, seats, grab bars and poles -- in its buses and trains to prevent the spread of influenza. Workers are doing this on a weekly basis. But transit officials say the cleanings may become more frequent if necessary. An estimated 1 million people ride D.C. Metro vehicles each day.

Meanwhile, two British companies -- BAE Systems and Quest International UK -- have announced new technology to inhibit the spread of H1N1 and other pathogens on board jetliners. Developers of AirManger say their filtration system eliminates virtually all airborne viruses and bacteria. For more on this device, see my On the Scene Blog.

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Jan Beck

I am a 44-year-old female and have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since I was 23. I am currently on Riruxan infusions evey 6 months to try to control my joint degeneration. I have had both knees, both hips and one shoulder replaced, as well as recent foot surgery. I was in today to see my rheumatoligist, and got a seasonal flu shot. Due to the fact that, with RA, I have a compromised immune system, she DID recommend that I get the H1N1 immunization. The only problem is, she couldn't tell me where I could get it, pending the CDC release of the vaccine. I have NO PROBLEM whatsoever of the target groups getting it first, but how will I know, as a resident of the state of Illinois, where and when I will be able to receive it (and, God help me, I ended this sentence in a preposition!!!) Add to the fact that I'm a Medicare recipient due to disability...God bless you all! Thanks for the input; all my FOX FRIENDS!!!!

September 17, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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Jenah Rose

Yes, you are right. Just use any search engine for man made virus's and add h1n1 to your search and it is out there. I do not trust the vaccine either!

September 17, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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tara rollings

no way would I or my family ever take such a new and untested vaccine unless everyone was dying around usus and obama and his crnies were not in charge of my health.I and my family do not trust this administration at all!!!!!!!

September 17, 2009 at 12:12 AM
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Foxfan

Great article!

September 16, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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[...] Meanwhile, on the ground, the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority has begun weekly cleaning of common areas to reduce the spread of flu among its estimated 1 million daily passengers. For more on that, and other H1N1-related information, see my LiveShots Blog. [...]

September 16, 2009 at 2:40 PM
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