H1N1 ok but dying from H1N1 not ok

I really shake my head in disbelieve to hear that ‘hotspots’ for H1N1 might be announced. This is a typical third world thinking mentality. I wonder why in other developed nations, qualified medical doctors are the ones giving announcement and details about H1N1 but in our countries, politicians are the ones making the announcement. Sometimes I wonder if they even know what they are dealing with.

I have a son who is only 5 and he is a chronic bronchitis sufferer. We live in Kota Kemuning and we experience hazy conditions EVERYDAY. My son’s like is at stake! And so are many other asthmatic patients, chronic bronchitis patients, young children with low immune system etc.

Each day I will search all papers hoping to get some leads as to how I can build as many defence mechanisms as I can for my son…. And all I get is the feeling like I am searching for answers in a dark room, totally helpless and in despair.

Then, one good Samaritan gave me a very important lead which might perhaps save my son’s live and I am sharing this with as many people as I can.

Not all who gets H1N1 gets pneumonia BUT all who died of H1N1 gets pneumonia.

So, we should focus on how we can prevent pneumonia if we get H1N1….. not how to prevent H1N1.

For those high risk group, getting pneumococcal vaccination is one of the defense mechanism we could use against dying from H1N1. You might still get H1N1 but at least you have a 30% lower risk of dying from H1N1.

Studies have shown here (http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-sci-pneumonia4-2009aug04,0,6872284.story ) that 30% of h1N1 pneumonia related deaths are due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. Getting yourself vaccinated means you have eliminated 30% of the possible risk of dying from H1N1 pneumonia.

Of course, that does not mean you will not get H1N1 but at least you will not die of it… that’s what everyone would prefers. It’s really not about afraid of getting H1N1, it’s more about dying from it……..

So if the government is serious in preventing H1N1 deaths, all those in the high risk group should get pneumococcal vaccination. Also, please ensure that all clinics are able to administer this vaccination to adults as well and not only to the children….

Open Burning in Jalan Kebun and Johan Setia

A group of residents living in Kota Kemuning, Bandar Puteri Klang, Putra Heights, Kemuning Utama, Bukit Rimau, Bandar Botanic etc have set up a newsgroup to update those affected by the constant open burning in Johan Setia and Jalan Kebun.

For the last ten years, residents living around JS and JK have been experiencing acrid burning smell and constant respiratory related health issues.Please inform your friends or relatives living in these areas to be a member of the newsgroup to be keep informed of what has been done the past year since the change of state government.

Much progress has been made and and these residents have been working hand in hand with the state representative, YB Elizabeth Wong, to relay frequent updates regarding this matter.

Here's the link to the newsgroup:-http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/Open- Burning-in- JOHAN-SETIA/

For those interested, please read the past postings to keep abreast of the latest development. .....http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/Open- Burning-in- JOHAN-SETIA/ messages

Also, MPK (Majlis Perbandaran Klang) has dedicated a site to keep all updated about the daily monitorings done by their Fire department.Here's the link:-http://www.mpklang.gov.my/home , go to pembakaran terbuka in the middle of the main page.