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Originally posted by Dalton1

http://www.gainako.com/news/articles/swine-flu-(some-humor).html
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SWINE FLU (Some Humor)

By Yero Jallow, USA

Swine Flu

The market for the pigs (swine) is seriously affected by the emergence
of the swine flu. Here is the discussion between two -a restaurant man
(RM) and his client (CM).

CM: Good Morning!

RM: Morning, sir!

CM: I am hungry. I just stopped by to get some food to eat.

RM: Here is a menu. Can I get you the usual pork ribs or the beef
stake? Our chickens are also served with special swine blood sauce.

CM: Not today. Something wrong with that one these days.

RM: Hmmm..(silence) What's that?

CM: Any news in your area? The Swine flu is all over. If you are
cooking the pork ribs with that grill of yours, please tell me now?

RM: I watch CNN always. My favorite are Cooper 360, Larry King, John
King and Wolf.

CM: No, I don't mean politics. My favorite is Dr. Sanjay Gupta. That
is the man. If you live, you must stay healthy. That's why you must
watch Gupta's time on CNN.

RM: Oh, you mean him? Yes, Sanjay is a handsome man but he is too much
into other things.

CM: You should put your CNN channel on because he is on 60 minutes.

RM: What for?

CM: You should because you asked to serve me pork in your restaurant.

RM: Hmmm... (Silence again)

CM: I am only here to order bread...not even chicken or beef, because
the beef causes "mad cow" disease; the Chicken causes "Chicken pox"
and the pork causes "Swine flue."

RM: Oh, no! You are wrong. These foods are tested before they are
brought to this restaurant. Stop driving my clients away.

CM: Ok, bye!

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The ECOWAS Commission has urged Member States to take appropriate measures to enable them respond to the prevailing health crisis arising from the Swine Influenza A/H1N1 viral attack that has been reported in some other parts of the world.

The Commission advises citizens of the region and Member States to be on alert and undertake various preventive measures. Among them are:

1. That the sub-regional Epi-surveillance and Laboratory networks be put on alert and ensure the implementation of the ECOWAS Mechanism of Prevention and Control of Avian Influenza and other Transboundary Diseases (TADs) to keep swine influenza at bay in the ECOWAS sub-region;

2. That all relevant agencies at the national units are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of swine influenza, while encouraging farmers to exhibit high levels of animal husbandary practices and proper nutrition on their farms;

3. Member States are advised to activate their Pandemic Preparedness Plan and contact the World Food Programme Regional Office and WHO for assistance where necessary;

4. It is prudent people to delay international travels which are not necessary and those developing symptoms following international travels should seek medical attention in line with guidance from medical authorities;

5. That citizens should ensure high levels of personal hygiene for themselves and their families. Individuals are also advised to wash hands thoroughly with antiseptics, soap and water on regular basis and should seek medical attention if they develop any symptoms of influenza-like illness such as frequent sneezing, cold, flu, headaches etc;

6. Individuals are advised to have in their possession face-masks especially when going into public places;

7. Member States are advised to avoid restrictions of regular travels or closure of borders; and

8. Non-essential travel to areas with reported cases of infection should be avoided. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspected cases to the nearest medical centre for prompt action.

The ECOWAS Commission wishes to reiterate its commitment to the development of the livestock sub-sector in the sub-region but observes that the influenza event underscores the crucial importance of maintaining quality veterinary services capable of detecting relevant emerging and re-emerging pathogens that have potential public health impact. Veterinarians are advised to ensure the continued development of good governance in veterinary service delivery in compliance with international standards.

The President of the ECOWAS Commission urges citizens to remain calm and continue to go about their normal businesses and exercise maximum vigilance during this period.

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Originally posted by Dalton1

2bab,

Thanks. What are your thoughts on this pandemic? It is getting very worrying. I saw an article yesterday that motivated this little piece. In it, some one warned Africans on their travels. The funny part, the disease is not yet in Africa.

I am glad you like it. Have a great mother's day with your entire family.

D..

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