Quote: "We're not talking about 40,000 or 50,000 people. We're talking about hundreds of thousands of injections" BOTOX vials come with enough product to treat 2 to 5 people or more, however the vial is only sterile for ONE use. The problem stems from the fact that medical professionals administering the drug cannot charge as much as the vial cost them. The result is that they feel forced to contaminate the vial to treat the next person in line for a dose. The risk for Hep C, Hep B and HIV is massive.
How BOTOX application facilities adjust:
Action: Take up to five syringes, pull one treatment into each syringe and treat multiple people from one vial.
Problem: This is an illegal practice. This is not a controlled or approved medical practice and mistakes can easily be made.
Action: One syringe is used to draw from the same vial more than once on one patient. The contents of that vial are now fully contaminated. The next patient comes in. A new needle is used to draw from the contaminated vial. This has become almost a common malpractice among medical facilities (source: http://67.228.183.132/~hardtime/HONOR/occurrences.html)
Problem: The danger not easily seen is because a new syringe is being used yet the VIAL is contaminated.
Action: The same syringe is used on each patient.
Problem: The syringe is contaminated the moment it is used the first time.
The most proactive action you, as the consumer or patient, can do is to insist on seeing the syringe removed from its packaging and also to insist to see the seal broken on the vial…any vial.
Here, again is the link to the article this blog was born from: http://www.lvrj.com/news/botox-lawsuit-raises-issues-on-injections-64690212.html
What you will further read in this article is that there has been a federal lawsuit filed in California. It is accused that the sales people for the makers of BOTOX routinely urge medical professionals to make the single use vial a multi-use vial. This accusation is widely supported by application facilities.
We will be monitoring the outcome. In the interim the call for infectious testing stands. Do not wait to be tested.
Why is this practice such a massive issue to the greater public health? Because the largest ways the HCV, HBV and HIV blood born viruses are passed along is through multiple syringe use and through infected blood products. We have both being discussed here (contaminated vial and used syringe possibilities)
Three tests (HCV, HBV, HIV) for infection are needed due to this malpractice by Medical professionals. Why is the risk higher for HCV than for HIV or HBV? Here are some reasons:
**Because in one drop of blood you may find 5 particles of the HIVirus while in one drop of HCV infected blood you can find upwards past 100,000 (one hundred thousand) particles of this virus. Yale is just one confirming source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNLVp1tVECM
**As well the HCV virus is very determined in its bid to infect human cells. Same source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNLVp1tVECM
**HCV has no symptoms. 80% of the time the victim does not know they have become infected (for up to 20 years), therefore does not know not they are infecting others. People from ALL walks of life have Hep C and do not know it.
**60% (3 million people) have Hep C and do not know they carry the virus in the US
**People infected with HCV outnumber people infected with HIV in the US by over 5 to 1 (5 million HCV infected / 1 million HIV infected) HBV infects 1.4 million here in the US.
In closing, the article states that Medical professionals seem to be flaunting their illegal actions saying with conviction they understand how to keep the public safe by ignoring safety practices. This serious infectious practice requires your action.
1) Be tested
2) Pass this information along.
CinDragonFounder of ClubMysticIBIC's blog: "HEPATITIS C VIRUS"
created on 05/31/2008 | http://fubar.com/hepatitis-c-virus/b219946
posted on 11/14/2009 @ 12:11 pm
H.R.3974 Congress Bill ( HCV)
H.R.3974
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.3974:
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posted on 11/14/2009 @ 12:11 pm
Debbullan's 4 Announcements For Nov,09 and New Year 2010 (ty Ms. Desa)
Dear Supporters of Debbullan Inc.:
For your good information, please find 4 important announcements listed below:
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Debbullan Inc. is calling for mass testing for Hepatitis C (HIV and Hepatitis B) if you have ever received a Botox injection from any facility or shared vial at a "Botox Party". There is a lawsuit pending regarding contamination and risk of disease due to the continuous and widespread reuse of "one use" vials.
We see no reason to wait upon the outcome the lawsuit due to the following statements regarding the alleged multiple use of the product:
[The Botox business model "created an unacceptable and unreasonable risk of serious and debilitating injuries and illnesses, including HIV and Hepatitis B and C," states the lawsuit, filed Sept. 29 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.]
["The possibilities of infection, given what is going on when it comes to injecting Botox by whomever, are terrifying," Garcia said.
"We're not talking about 40,000 or 50,000 people. We're talking about hundreds of thousands of injections" in Southern Nevada.]
[The Review-Journal had little trouble finding medical providers who said they and their companies knowingly broke state and federal regulations.]
Please pass this call to test along to your family, friends and coworkers in order to reach as many people as possible.
Aside from asking your General Medical Practitioner (GP) for the test
, Debbullan Inc. has various suggestions for free and paid testing options for Hepatitis C (HIV and Hep B) at this webpage: http://www.debbullan.org/HCV_Testing.htm of course we suggest you effect an intensive search as well. We would be grateful for any new information you think would be helpful to include on our webpage.
Should anyone be found to test positive for Hepatitis C the most important thing you can do is to get educated regarding ":Treat" / "Don't Treat" There is normally time to make an educated choice (HCV -- Asked Often Answered Here). The most urgent subject is how to keep the virus contained by taking good responsibility about having to live with carrying the virus. Debbullan Inc. exists to help raise positive awareness as well as promote personal education. We are here to answer questions or refer questioners to specific professionals.
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H.R. 3974 - Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 -- This legislation can be read through this URL: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c111:./temp/~c111M3g57t -- The directors of Debbullan Inc. are in the process of reading this legislation in order to form a well educated opinion of it's benefits (or lack there-of) to our constituency. Your opinion and comments are always welcome.
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, Debbullan Inc. has various suggestions for free and paid testing options for Hepatitis C (HIV and Hep B) at this webpage: http://www.debbullan.org/HCV_Testing.htm of course we suggest you effect an intensive search as well. We would be grateful for any new information you think would be helpful to include on our webpage.
Should anyone be found to test positive for Hepatitis C the most important thing you can do is to get educated regarding ":Treat" / "Don't Treat" There is normally time to make an educated choice (HCV -- Asked Often Answered Here). The most urgent subject is how to keep the virus contained by taking good responsibility about having to live with carrying the virus. Debbullan Inc. exists to help raise positive awareness as well as promote personal education. We are here to answer questions or refer questioners to specific professionals.
* * *
H.R. 3974 - Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 -- This legislation can be read through this URL: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c111:./temp/~c111M3g57t -- The directors of Debbullan Inc. are in the process of reading this legislation in order to form a well educated opinion of it's benefits (or lack there-of) to our constituency. Your opinion and comments are always welcome.
* * *
Add the Debbullan toolbar to IE and Firefox. When you add the Debbullan toolbar to IE and Firefox, each google type search you do on the internet results in a donation to us of about a penny per search. Add the tool bar to add to the over 3,000 searches already done! Also, each time you shop at one of the more than 1,300 participating stores, the tool bar button lights up showing you what percentage of what you spend will be donated to us at no extra cost to you. (You could even save money as the toolbar provides hundreds of great coupons and deals.). No registration is required! http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/debbullan.aspx
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posted on 11/14/2009 @ 12:11 pm
Bi-Partisan Bill to End Hepatitis Epidemic in America ( ty to MsDesa!!!)
Rep Honda Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to End Hepatitis Epidemic in America
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Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA), chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, introduced the bi-partisan Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009, to address a national Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C epidemic impacting America. The bill incorporates the monitoring, testing and research and education provisions contained in the Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C bills from the 110th Congress. Rep Honda’s bi-partisan legislation was drafted in strong partnership with Reps. Charles Dent (R-PA), Edolphus Towns (D-NY), William Cassidy (R-LA), David Wu (D-OR) and Anh “Joseph” Cao (R-LA). They are joined as original co-sponsors by Reps. Todd Platts (D-PA), Delegate Donna M. Christensen (D-VI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Bobby Rush (D-IL), Judy Chu (D-CA), and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC).
Rep Honda, chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, said, “Chronic Hepatitis B and C are silent killers, poised to strike millions of Americans and it is time for Congress to act in a concerted effort to educate particularly vulnerable communities as well as the general public. For example, due to a number of factors, Asian American & Pacific Islanders have a much higher prevalence rate of hepatitis B and develop liver cancer at a much higher rate than other ethnic groups. However, few in the AAPI community are aware of their risk factors or about how to manage or treat the disease. This bipartisan bill judiciously invests federal money in a balanced, comprehensive approach to viral hepatitis education, prevention, treatment, and management and I look forward to working to pass this legislation.”
The Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 brings together the common concerns of the diverse viral hepatitis community to create a surveillance system to track chronic Hepatitis B and C infections; support activities to promote early detection and education, particularly in vulnerable populations, and incorporate them into existing clinical programs at the state, federal, and tribal level; and conduct research on improved treatments and vaccines; and meet other needs of the Hepatitis community as identified by advocacy groups.
Rep Dent: “Hepatitis B and C are treatable diseases when detected early and properly managed. Without detection and intervention, this silent disease develops into chronic viral hepatitis which is costly at best and deadly at worst. This bill makes a wise investment by focusing federal efforts to heighten awareness, promote prevention, enhance coordination, and increase research. I am proud to join this effort which demonstrates Congress's commitment to the elimination of chronic viral hepatitis.”
Rep Towns: “Viral hepatitis is a critical health issue that needs the nation’s attention. I am deeply committed to raising awareness about viral hepatitis which disproportionately infects underserved and underrepresented minorities, and often goes undetected. Therefore, I am proud to support this legislation that will be helpful in the ongoing effort to treat and prevent this condition.”
Rep Wu: “This bill establishes a comprehensive, coordinated strategy for hepatitis prevention, education, research, and medical management programs by federal agencies in order to bring the full horse-power of the government to bear on this important public health issue. Hepatitis infections disproportionately affect Asians and Pacific Islanders, African Americans, and Hispanic populations in the United States. For example, although they represent only four percent of the U.S. population, Asian and Pacific Islanders account for over half of the 1.4 million chronic hepatitis B cases. It is vital that minority populations received the care they need in an appropriate and effective manner, and this legislation will help make sure that happens.”
Rep Cao: “Unfortunately, Chronic Viral Hepatitis disproportionately affects certain populations, such as lower income, Asian-Pacific, and African American populations. As a Vietnamese-American and the representative of Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, I have seen the faces and know the names behind these statistics of high incidence and mortality rates in the demographics I represent, especially given limited access to and availability of resources. Fortunately, Chronic Viral Hepatitis is treatable when detected early and properly managed, and I am glad this bill is comprehensive in its approach to educating about, detecting, and treating Chronic Viral Hepatitis.”
Rep Cassidy: “The lack of awareness for Hepatitis B and C leads to under diagnosis. Those infected risk liver failure which leads to liver transplant or death. As a Hepatologist, I have witnessed firsthand the consequences hepatitis can inflict on a patient’s health, their families and the nation’s health care budget.”
“We have a wave of chronic liver disease that will crash like a tsunami on the United States healthcare system if we do not address this problem now,” said Lorren Sandt, Chair of NVHR. “This simple legislation will help identify the people who are chronically infected and get them into treatment, which can save millions in future healthcare costs.”
About Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are highly contagious blood borne viruses that cause liver disease, liver cancer, and premature death. Chronic hepatitis B is treatable when detected early and properly managed. In about 50% of the cases, chronic hepatitis C can be cured.
It is estimated that 2,000,000,000 people worldwide have been infected with the hepatitis B virus, 400 million chronically. Approximately 170 million people worldwide are chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus. An estimated 5.3 million people living in the United States are infected with either hepatitis B or hepatitis C; tragically more than half are unaware of their status.
About the Bill
The Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control Act would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C virus infection. The bill, with a price tag of 90 million in 2011 will increase the ability of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support state health departments in their prevention, immunization and surveillance efforts. The CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis has been underfunded in comparison with other CDC programs within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. The following numbers show the dramatic difference in funding levels.
HIV: $297 million to state and local health departments for prevention programs; $55.6 million to state and local health departments for surveillance; $692 million total (FY’09)
STD: $115 million to state and local health departments for Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems; $152.3 million total (FY’09)
TB: $85 million to state and local health departments for Prevention and Control; $7.6 million to state and local health departments for Laboratories; $143.8 million total (FY’09)
Hepatitis: $5 million to state and local health departments; $18.3 million total (FY ’09)
posted on 11/05/2009 @ 06:11 pm
H.R.3974 Congress Bill (HCV) Please share this with everyone you know.... this bill needs to be passed! ty!
H.R.3974
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009 (Introduced in House)
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.3974:
copy and paste link into Your browser...
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Please share this with everyone you know.... this bill needs to be passed! ty!
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For a letter to Representatives concerning this piece of legislation is contained in the following link:
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/community/Alert_Oct%2030_09.htm
(thanks to DevilDawg15)
one official Press release by our fellow advocates is here:
http://hepb.org/news/NVHR_10%2029%2009.htm
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http://www.hcvadvocate.org/community/Alert_Oct%2030_09.htm
Sample call/email script:
"My name is ____________ , I live in (city, state), and I care about viral hepatitis. Hepatitis is a serious health problem in the U.S., in my District, and is a very important issue to me. I urge Representative _____________ to show leadership in the fight against hepatitis and liver cancer by cosponsoring Representative Honda and Dent's Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control Act, H.R.3974. Thank you."
If there is time, tell them why this issue is important to you. You will probably only have time for 2-3 sentences. Members of Congress and their staff pay attention to their constituents. They need to hear how viral hepatitis affects you, the people you care for, your friends, family, and co-workers. Our lawmakers are unaware of viral hepatitis and how it impacts people in their Districts so they really need to hear from you!
You can reach your Representative by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 1-202-224-3121 or email Representatives directly from http:/writerep.house.gov. If you don't know who your Representative is, go to www.congress.org http://www.congress.org and enter your zip code in the upper right corner. If your representative is already a sponsor, thank him for his sponsorship and offer to provide your experience/expertise in this issue as needed. Use your social and professional networks to get more people like you to call their representatives! Forward this email widely!
(ty Desa!)
posted on 09/30/2009 @ 06:09 pm
HEPATITIS C AWARENESS BULLETIN POSTED BY TRICKY DICK (TY)
My mom was diagnosed with this disease 7 years ago. I found out an hour ago my brother tested positive as well.It's was bad enough 7 years ago when the doctor came out of surgery and told me there was "complications".
He asked if my mom used heavy drugs or drank heavily she does nothing.
She's the nurse who smiles at you and warms your worst day.
She's the angel when your world crashes. She is part of my everything.
One stupid prick of a needle, now she dies a little more each day.
She was also who took the call from this next person.
This is my brother, my true best friend, the one man I know I can depend on. The one guy who will jump in a fight even if his life might be at stake. Here I sit hopelessly helpless. He's about to be taken away. Unlike my mother it's his fault he's addicted to heroine sad thing about he he knew the precautions. Can get clean needles he just thought it wouldn't happen to him.
This is his daughter. How do I handle her when she asks me when her daddy is coming back or why did daddy die? How do you tell a child that drugs was more important than spending the most time allowed by god with them cause you just wanted to get high?
Hepatitis C Awareness ד®ÎÇk¥ÐÏÇK™
I'm one of the lucky ex-heroine users I never used after anyone. I needed the stuff but, didn't Want to die getting it! I've tested negative 20 times ..still some days like today I wonder if it lays their dormant...
What is hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a liver disease. Hepatitis * means inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is the painful, red swelling that results when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can cause organs to not work properly.
What causes hepatitis C?
The hepatitis C virus causes hepatitis C. Viruses are germs that can cause sickness. For example, the flu is caused by a virus. People can pass viruses to each other.
Who gets hepatitis C?
Anyone can get hepatitis C, but some people are at higher risk, including
* people who were born to a mother with hepatitis C
* people who have had more than one sex partner in the last 6 months or have a history of sexually transmitted disease
* people who had a blood transfusion or organ transplant before July 1992
* people with hemophilia who received blood products before 1987
* people who have used illegal injection drugs
How could I get hepatitis C?
You could get hepatitis C through contact with an infected person’s blood.
You could get hepatitis C from
* being born to a mother with hepatitis C
* having sex with an infected person
* being tattooed or pierced with unsterilized tools that were used on an infected person
* getting an accidental needle stick with a needle that was used on an infected person
* using an infected person’s razor or toothbrush
* sharing drug needles with an infected person
You could get hepatitis C by sharing drug needles with an infected person.
You cannot get hepatitis C from
* shaking hands with an infected person
* hugging an infected person
* sitting next to an infected person
Most people have no symptoms until the virus causes liver damage, which can take 10 or more years to happen. Others have one or more of the following symptoms:
* yellowish eyes and skin, called jaundice
* a longer than usual amount of time for bleeding to stop
* swollen stomach or ankles
* easy bruising
* tiredness
* upset stomach
* fever
* loss of appetite
* diarrhea
* light-colored stools
* dark yellow urine
What is chronic hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is chronic when the body can’t get rid of the hepatitis C virus. Although some people clear the virus from their bodies in a few months, most hepatitis C infections become chronic. Without treatment, chronic hepatitis C can cause scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis; liver cancer; and liver failure.
Symptoms of cirrhosis include
* yellowish eyes and skin, called jaundice
* a longer than usual amount of time for bleeding to stop
* swollen stomach or ankles
* tiredness
* nausea
* weakness
* loss of appetite
* weight loss
* spiderlike blood vessels, called spider angiomas, that develop on the skin
How is hepatitis C diagnosed?
Hepatitis C is diagnosed through blood tests, which can also show if you have chronic hepatitis C or another type of hepatitis. Your doctor may suggest getting a liver biopsy if chronic hepatitis C is suspected. A liver biopsy is a test for liver damage. The doctor uses a needle to remove a tiny piece of liver, which is then looked at with a microscope
How is hepatitis C treated?
Hepatitis C is not treated unless it becomes chronic. Chronic hepatitis C is treated with drugs that slow or stop the virus from damaging the liver.
Drugs for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
Chronic hepatitis C is most often treated with the drug combination peginterferon and ribavirin, which attacks the hepatitis C virus. Peginterferon is taken through weekly shots and ribavirin is taken daily by mouth. Treatment lasts from 24 to 48 weeks.
Liver Transplantation
A liver transplant may be necessary if chronic hepatitis C causes liver failure. Liver transplantation surgery replaces a failed liver with a healthy one from a donor. Drug treatment often must continue because hepatitis C usually comes back after surgery.
How can I avoid getting hepatitis C?
You can protect yourself and others from hepatitis C if you
* do not share drug needles
* wear gloves if you have to touch another person’s blood
* use a condom during sex
* do not borrow another person’s toothbrush, razor, or anything else that could have blood on it
* make sure any tattoos or body piercings you get are done with sterile tools
* do not donate blood or blood products if you have hepatitis C
What should I do if I think I have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus?
See your doctor and get tested if you are at higher risk of getting hepatitis C or if you think you were exposed to the hepatitis C virus. Many people do not know they are infected. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent liver damage.
Points to Remember
* Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus.
* Anyone can get hepatitis C, but some people are at higher risk.
* You could get hepatitis C through contact with an infected person’s blood.
* Hepatitis C is chronic when the body can’t get rid of the hepatitis C virus.
* Liver damage can take 10 or more years to happen and is often the first sign of hepatitis C.
* Get tested if you are at higher risk or think you may have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus. Many people do not know they are infected.
* Chronic hepatitis C is treated with drugs that slow or stop the virus from damaging the liver.
Addicted & Ready or Need Help? 1-800-390-4056
Find a meeting near you! http://www.na.org/
Hep c support groups 1(800)522-HEPC
http://www.hepc-connection.org/default.asp?page=1103
Very Real People , Very Real Situation, Very Very Important You Get Your Head Out of your ass! If you can't stay clean then at least protect yourself!
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posted on 03/17/2009 @ 10:03 pm
How does HepC "get got?" (sic)
posted on 03/17/2009 @ 10:03 pm
Shocking sh*t about HepC (ty to my HCV friends on myspace)
posted on 11/26/2008 @ 12:11 pm
PLEASE SEND THIS TO YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND/OR SENATOR
posted on 11/24/2008 @ 09:11 pm
