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One quarter of dentists (24%) have responded to H1N1 flu by making changes – twice as many as last April, when the CDC declared swine flu a health emergency.
We also found that 10% of dentists say one or more of their team members have had H1N1. When it comes to the swine flu vaccine, 10% of dentists have gotten vaccinated, 48% would like to get the H1N1 vaccine, and 43% do not plan to get the vaccine.
Here are some comments from dentists:
- “We ask all our patients to either wash their hands or use the hand sanitizer upon entering the waiting room. So far, we've had 100% positive feedback and many thanks."
- “Just keeping a better picture on patients who want appointments earlier or at a specific time or date. If a patient is ill, we can attempt to move another patient into that date/time they have initially requested.” (Maryland dentist)
- “Using universal precautions there should be no changes needed. If so I wouldn't go to that office.” (Pennsylvania dentist)
- “I'm concerned about the swine flu in general, but I don't think it poses an increased risk in the dental office.” (West Virginia dentist)
- “The vaccine is in short supply, so I will save it for higher risk people.” (Texas dentist)
- "I placed a reception room notice for patients to inform us about their current status of flu symptoms, i.e. elevated temperature, onset of breathing problems.” (Wyoming dentist)
- “Patient screening: postponing appointments for patients with flu and flu-like symptoms.” (California dentist)
- “Usually we accept patients that are sick as long as not coughing. We will no longer treat patients with a fever.” (Florida dentist)
- “Patients with fever are rescheduled. Patients with confirmed swine flu are rescheduled 10 days after the confirmation."
Read more: H1N1 Flu Leads To Some Changes for Dentists, Dental Practices
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November 25th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I’m betting time will prove this was a gigantic hoax perpetrated by vaccine companies in collusion with the FDA and CDC. There’s a lot on my blog to verify these facts. I don’t want to sound like a weirdo, but it has gotten to a point where you can’t trust government, and their pay to play relationships with Big Pharma. Look at the H1N1 info on my blog at http://www.smilesouthjersey.com
November 25th, 2009 at 8:00 am
It WAS a giant hoax – watch the CBS investigative report by Sharyl Attkinsson – in some states less only about 1% of cases that were thought to be swine flu turned out to be H1N1 once tested. (There is an interview with her by Dr. Mercola on mercola.com)
A good week – between H1N1 and global warming, we have had 2 hoaxes debunked this week
November 25th, 2009 at 11:50 am
Seems like you are a true professional. Did ya study about the subject? hehe
November 26th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I suggest everyone with any doubts about H1N1 contact Dr. John Molinari, now with The Dental Advisor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His telephone number is 1-800-347-1330 x110. You’ll receive an independent SCIENTIFIC answer to this (and any other) situation. Dr. Molinari is a world expert. This is not a time for emotion and wild assertions based on feelings, etc. to cloud our thinking. Evidence-based is the term we use today to describe the way we approach things and Dr. Molinari fits that definition exactly.
November 30th, 2009 at 11:20 am
It seems like business is still getting hit hard. Is anybody seeing an upswing in their respective niches? Health reform seems like a mess. I generate long term care insurance leads and annuity leads for the insurance industry, but volume has been terrible in the last two months. I am afraid the worst is yet to come, but maybe it is just my attitude.