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In the Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt walloped Algeria in the semi-finals on Thursday and set up a finale against Ghana's youngster squad. If Egypt wins CAN it will be its seventh title, while this is Ghana's first stab at the championship in 18 years.
As a result, many of the over 47 million uninsured Americans* continue to
willingly or unwillingly move away from traditional health insurance companies
due to
1) Rising Costs
2) Inability to qualify (pre-existing) and
3)
Spending money on plans that may or may not be utilized.
As a result, millions of Americans do not move toward Discount Only Plans due to
1) Not knowing exact amount of discount when accepted
2) Having
absolutely NOINSURANCE.

Many people are wondering if the standard seasonal flu vaccine could help to protect against the H1N1 swine flu virus. Unfortunately, a study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicate there is little to no crossover protection.
CDC seasonal influenza A vaccine report
Case reports from 356 patients who contracted swine flu in May and June of 2009 were reviewed. These patients represented eight different U.S. states and were adults, ranging in age from 18 to over 50. Subjects in the study had received the seasonal influenza A vaccine from Sept 2008 through Feb 2009. This study showed no protective effect from the seasonal flu vaccine and no greater chance of contracting swine flu after receiving the seasonal flu shot.
Other studies confirm swine flu results
An Australian study showed similar lack of protection for swine flu from the seasonal flu vaccine. A study in New York that has not been published confirmed these previous results in children. Five studies from Canada show that not only does the influenza A vaccine not protect from swine flu, it may actually increase risk of contracting swine flu.
Swine flu and seasonal flu are different viruses
These results are not entirely surprising. Seasonal flu virus and the H1N1 virus are different enough that one vaccine is not likely to prevent both illnesses. Specific vaccines remain necessary at this time. People wanting protection from swine flu should contact their healthcare provider regarding availability of the vaccine. The American Lung Association is offering a Flu Clinic Locator to assist the public in finding places where the vaccines are being given.
Walk-in swine flu vaccine clinics have been scheduled for Friday in Gilbertsville and Saturday in Plymouth Meeting, the Montgomery County Health Department said yesterday. Both are free but limited to priority groups for vaccine.
Friday's clinic will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 2732 N. Charlotte St. Saturday's will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Montco Technical High School, 821 Plymouth Rd. Information: 610-278-5117.
Several clinics have experienced lines; early arrival is advised. Details on these and other public clinics are posted at http://go.philly.com/flu/
Currently scheduled around the region:
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is sponsoring swine flu vaccine clinics Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 18 locations around the state, including Boothwyn in Delaware County; Manheim, Lancaster County; Reading, Berks County; and Allentown, Lehigh County. Appointments are required and may be made online or by calling 1-877-724-3258.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has 28 walk-in vaccine clinics around the city. Go online or call 215-685-6458 for details.
Priority groups for all the above are: pregnant women; household contacts and caregivers for infants under 6 months; health-care and emergency-medical-services workers; all people 6 months through 24 years old; people 25 through 64 who have underlying medical conditions that put them at risk of complications from influenza. - Don Sapatkin