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Medic from Miami protests dies
Jordan, the medic who came down with meningitis on his way north after he left Miami, died last night in North Carolina at 2am.
People who were in Miami should check the meningitis websites such as musa.org so they can know what the symptoms are.
">All activists who were in Miami this weekend should be very careful with their
health. Since Jordan was a medic there is the possibility that the Meningitis could
have spread. If people develop flu-like symptoms and were at the convergence center
and/or were treated by medics, they should go to a doctor immediately. It is
important that you get treated as soon as possible. Folks who were in contact
should get Cipro or similar medication to be sure."
Also check in with ftaaimc.org for more info...
People who were in Miami should check the meningitis websites such as musa.org so they can know what the symptoms are.
">All activists who were in Miami this weekend should be very careful with their
health. Since Jordan was a medic there is the possibility that the Meningitis could
have spread. If people develop flu-like symptoms and were at the convergence center
and/or were treated by medics, they should go to a doctor immediately. It is
important that you get treated as soon as possible. Folks who were in contact
should get Cipro or similar medication to be sure."
Also check in with ftaaimc.org for more info...
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TAKE A DEEP BREATH 26.Nov.2003 11:06
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Black Cross Health Collective and MASHH CLINIC Collective info@blackcross collective.org or mashh [at] wildrockies.org
please y'all, don't overreact! The statement that bacterial meninigits is "very contagious" is FALSE. Transmission of the organism occurs by exchange of respiratory secretions; thus close contact is believed to be important in the spread of the disease. To infer that someone who was in Miami recently and has flu-like symptoms should immediately check into an ER is a dangerous overreaction. Most people exposed do not get bacterial meningitis. The last two people who acquired the disease in Oregon were teenagers in a mosh pit at a metal concert in Salem. Everyone who over indulges tomorrow is going to have "flu-like" symptoms. Panic not. The presenting symptoms are: 1. Distinctly the WORST HEADACHE you've EVER had in your life. 2. Stiff, and we mean STIFF (not sore!) NECK. 3. HIGH FEVER (above 102 in an adult) 4. Then the symptoms get worse and by then the patient has surely been ushered to an ER.
The conditions that cause one person to become clinically ill while another carrier remains well are not well understood. The organism, Neisseria meningitidis, remains sensitive to a large number of antibiotics. (If that notion placates you in any way.) Check your attitude, stay positive, drink plenty of pure water, eat well and sleep. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE EATING OR PICKING YOUR NOSE!
from your friendly neighborhood medics
REF: "Wilderness Medicine" by Paul S. Auerbach ,Third Ed.
http://www.blackcrosscollective.org
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Black Cross Health Collective and MASHH CLINIC Collective info@blackcross collective.org or mashh [at] wildrockies.org
please y'all, don't overreact! The statement that bacterial meninigits is "very contagious" is FALSE. Transmission of the organism occurs by exchange of respiratory secretions; thus close contact is believed to be important in the spread of the disease. To infer that someone who was in Miami recently and has flu-like symptoms should immediately check into an ER is a dangerous overreaction. Most people exposed do not get bacterial meningitis. The last two people who acquired the disease in Oregon were teenagers in a mosh pit at a metal concert in Salem. Everyone who over indulges tomorrow is going to have "flu-like" symptoms. Panic not. The presenting symptoms are: 1. Distinctly the WORST HEADACHE you've EVER had in your life. 2. Stiff, and we mean STIFF (not sore!) NECK. 3. HIGH FEVER (above 102 in an adult) 4. Then the symptoms get worse and by then the patient has surely been ushered to an ER.
The conditions that cause one person to become clinically ill while another carrier remains well are not well understood. The organism, Neisseria meningitidis, remains sensitive to a large number of antibiotics. (If that notion placates you in any way.) Check your attitude, stay positive, drink plenty of pure water, eat well and sleep. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE EATING OR PICKING YOUR NOSE!
from your friendly neighborhood medics
REF: "Wilderness Medicine" by Paul S. Auerbach ,Third Ed.
http://www.blackcrosscollective.org
The incubation period for menengicoccal, or bacterial, menengitis is 5-10 days. Doctors at the hospital who treated the person who contracted menengitis state that the person incubated the illness for 7-10 days. The doctors believe the person DID NOT contract the illness in Miami, due to the incubation period determined from blood tests and the time the person left for Miami from home.
Others who were in close extended contact have thus far NOT manifested any symptoms of menengitis. Precautionary measures were taken, including administration of rosepheryn antibiotic shots. Symptoms include a high fever (101+), back and neck pain, severe headaches, photophobia or light sensitivity, chills, tingling or numbness in hands and feet and a rash. Again, THERE ARE NO OTHER CONFIRMED CASES. This is not an epidemic, but a very serious, isolated case.
Menengitis is not an airborn illness. To contract menengitis from a carrier, bodily fluids (saliva, mucus, etc.) would have to be passed from one person to another.
Others who were in close extended contact have thus far NOT manifested any symptoms of menengitis. Precautionary measures were taken, including administration of rosepheryn antibiotic shots. Symptoms include a high fever (101+), back and neck pain, severe headaches, photophobia or light sensitivity, chills, tingling or numbness in hands and feet and a rash. Again, THERE ARE NO OTHER CONFIRMED CASES. This is not an epidemic, but a very serious, isolated case.
Menengitis is not an airborn illness. To contract menengitis from a carrier, bodily fluids (saliva, mucus, etc.) would have to be passed from one person to another.
Miami Herald links to IMC Re: Meningitis
Taken from http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/7357089.htm
CORALIE CARLSON , 11.26.2003 20:00
The first internet link listed is to FTAAIMC - Acknowledgement of where the real news can be found!
Posted on Wed, Nov. 26, 2003
FTAA protester's death sparks meningitis outbreak concerns
CORALIE CARLSON
Associated Press
MIAMI - A volunteer medic who treated injured demonstrators at the Free Trade Area of the Americas meeting last week died Wednesday of a strain of bacterial meningitis, sparking a health investigation to determine whether others were exposed.
The 23-year-old New Jersey man, whose name was not released by officials, died in a Raleigh, N.C., hospital, said Dr. Jean-Marie Maillard, an epidemiologist for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. He had been hospitalized since Monday.
The victim was identified by demonstration organizers as Jordan Feder. He left the protest early and became ill on his way home, said his friend, Patrick McKale.
He was an activist and a volunteer medic for demonstrators at the trade talks who treated protesters that had been sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray on Thursday night and Friday, McKale said.
"He was a loving and compassionate person that just wanted to change the world for the better," McKale said.
The victim lived in Monmouth County, N.J., said Dr. Eddy Bresnizt, the New Jersey State epidemiologist.
No other cases have been confirmed in New Jersey, North Carolina or Florida, health officials said.
"There are some rumors and CDC is working to identify whether there are any other case or cases," Maillard said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only knew of one case - the New Jersey man - Wednesday afternoon, said spokesman Llelwyn Grant. The CDC identified about 40 to 45 people who had close contact with the victim, including those who traveled with him and lived with him, and gave them antibiotics, he said.
"We just don't know at this time how far reaching this will be," Grant said.
The victim had Neisseria meningitis, which is transmitted by respiratory droplets, Maillard said. It can be fatal in up to 20 percent of all untreated cases.
Grant said it would not likely be spread in a crowd simply through breathing.
Symptoms, which usually appear within four days of being infected, can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a stiff neck, rash, confusion, sleepiness and discomfort while looking into bright light.
"The Florida Department of Health is working with local county health departments and the CDC to investigate a possible group exposure to Neisseria meningitis," said Rob Hayes, spokesman for the Florida Department of Health.
Maillard said it was not clear whether the victim was infected in Florida or earlier because the disease has an incubation period of up to 10 days.
"At this early stage, it does look as though we need to look at folks who attended a specific rally in South Florida last week," Hayes said.
He did not say how many people were potentially affected, but thousands of people came to Miami for the demonstrations.
The Independent Media Center posted a message on its Web site Wednesday urging those who were treated by the victim in Miami to seek medical attention.
ON THE NET
Independent Media Center: http://ftaaimc.org
Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov
Florida Department of Health: http://www.doh.state.fl.us
http://www.ftaaimc.org/en/2003/11/2427.shtml
Taken from http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/7357089.htm
CORALIE CARLSON , 11.26.2003 20:00
The first internet link listed is to FTAAIMC - Acknowledgement of where the real news can be found!
Posted on Wed, Nov. 26, 2003
FTAA protester's death sparks meningitis outbreak concerns
CORALIE CARLSON
Associated Press
MIAMI - A volunteer medic who treated injured demonstrators at the Free Trade Area of the Americas meeting last week died Wednesday of a strain of bacterial meningitis, sparking a health investigation to determine whether others were exposed.
The 23-year-old New Jersey man, whose name was not released by officials, died in a Raleigh, N.C., hospital, said Dr. Jean-Marie Maillard, an epidemiologist for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. He had been hospitalized since Monday.
The victim was identified by demonstration organizers as Jordan Feder. He left the protest early and became ill on his way home, said his friend, Patrick McKale.
He was an activist and a volunteer medic for demonstrators at the trade talks who treated protesters that had been sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray on Thursday night and Friday, McKale said.
"He was a loving and compassionate person that just wanted to change the world for the better," McKale said.
The victim lived in Monmouth County, N.J., said Dr. Eddy Bresnizt, the New Jersey State epidemiologist.
No other cases have been confirmed in New Jersey, North Carolina or Florida, health officials said.
"There are some rumors and CDC is working to identify whether there are any other case or cases," Maillard said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only knew of one case - the New Jersey man - Wednesday afternoon, said spokesman Llelwyn Grant. The CDC identified about 40 to 45 people who had close contact with the victim, including those who traveled with him and lived with him, and gave them antibiotics, he said.
"We just don't know at this time how far reaching this will be," Grant said.
The victim had Neisseria meningitis, which is transmitted by respiratory droplets, Maillard said. It can be fatal in up to 20 percent of all untreated cases.
Grant said it would not likely be spread in a crowd simply through breathing.
Symptoms, which usually appear within four days of being infected, can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a stiff neck, rash, confusion, sleepiness and discomfort while looking into bright light.
"The Florida Department of Health is working with local county health departments and the CDC to investigate a possible group exposure to Neisseria meningitis," said Rob Hayes, spokesman for the Florida Department of Health.
Maillard said it was not clear whether the victim was infected in Florida or earlier because the disease has an incubation period of up to 10 days.
"At this early stage, it does look as though we need to look at folks who attended a specific rally in South Florida last week," Hayes said.
He did not say how many people were potentially affected, but thousands of people came to Miami for the demonstrations.
The Independent Media Center posted a message on its Web site Wednesday urging those who were treated by the victim in Miami to seek medical attention.
ON THE NET
Independent Media Center: http://ftaaimc.org
Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov
Florida Department of Health: http://www.doh.state.fl.us
http://www.ftaaimc.org/en/2003/11/2427.shtml
lots of protesters at the Seattle WTO protest came home with the Seattle Flu, which then spread all over the US. After using military chemical weapons that went beyond conventional mace and pepperspray, and knowing of our governments history of testing bio/chemical weapons on the people of the US , I found this quite suspicious
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