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Swine Flu
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:52 am
by schuette
The H1N1 virus, aka Swine Flu,
claims first victim in United States
http://dod.feedroom.com/?fr_story=FRdamp354729&rf=rss
this was cyg's post from the headlines thread but Im gonna give it a thread of its own
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:05 am
by schuette
I was worried about this as the first confirmed people in Scotland come from Polmont..about 3 miles from Grangemouth..Im not worried now as all the people they have come in direct contact with them have been tested and the tests came back negative...still worrying though as this weekend Falkirk has it's big open air festival 'Big in Falkirk'...it attracts 1000's of people and we go every year
I was thinking about not going but decided what the hell...the alcohol that I will be taking will pickle any virus
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:36 am
by Walkinghairball
When in doubt....................drink it away.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:28 am
by YYZ30
three words:
WASH YOUR HANDS!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:16 am
by CygnusX1
109 Reported U.S. Cases as of 1030(EST) Today:
Arizona (1)
California (14)
Indiana (1)
Kansas (2)
Massachusetts (2)
Michigan (1)
Nevada (1)
New York (50)
Ohio (1)
South Carolina (10)
Texas (26,
1 Death)
U.S Case Info:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm
Global Case Info:
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_29/en/index.html
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:18 am
by schuette
thats what they're saying over here as well...think I'll take the babywipes to the festival this year...dont know about over there but portaloos at festivals...you dont really want to pee in them never mind wash your hands
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:38 pm
by awip2062
Add at least one case in Washington, possibly 6 or more. School shut down in Seattle from a possible case, a pediatrician in Everett has it for sure.
As for me, I'm not going to worry, but will keep up my standard hand washing and trying to do the right things for staying healthy.
My question is this...how many people die from flu yearly? I may look it up.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:49 pm
by schuette
im still thinking about the washing the hands...I have trouble getting caelan to wash his hands for 30 secs...according to the paper we should be doing it for several minutes several times a day
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 10:30 am
by schuette
according to reports its on the decline in Mexico...which is good
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:19 am
by CygnusX1
Two cases here, but they're on the mend and feeling better.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:22 am
by schuette
so glad to hear that
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 5:04 pm
by zepboy
awip2062 wrote:Add at least one case in Washington, possibly 6 or more. School shut down in Seattle from a possible case, a pediatrician in Everett has it for sure.
As for me, I'm not going to worry, but will keep up my standard hand washing and trying to do the right things for staying healthy.
My question is this...how many people die from flu yearly? I may look it up.
I heard that 35,000 people dies annually in the US due to flu related issues.
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 8:36 pm
by Sir Myghin
so .01 of a % due from the flu or flu related viruses annually. You have 4x more chance of dying of the flu than having a building fall on you. Bout the same for drowning.
Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 9:04 am
by Big Blue Owl
Bacon Lung
Porkulitis
The other white flu
Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 2:21 pm
by Walkinghairball
Big Blue Owl wrote:Bacon Lung
Porkulitis
The other white flu
Well, I'm not hungry anymore.
