Seriousness Run for the Hills! Swine Flu!

Moejoe · 04-27-2009, 10:09 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8020676.stm

This thing has me terrified, and seems to be getting worse every day. All I can think about is that Dustin Hoffman film "Outbreak". Anybody know where I can get surgical masks in bulk

Nate the great · 04-27-2009, 10:21 AM

What should really scare you is Ebola Reston, the 1989 outbreak of the Ebola virus in Reston, VA. The only reason it wasn't an epidemic was that this particular strain of the virus wasn't communicable to people.

desertgrandma · 04-27-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8020676.stm

This thing has me terrified, and seems to be getting worse every day. All I can think about is that Dustin Hoffman film "Outbreak". Anybody know where I can get surgical masks in bulk

From USAToday

"Q: How can people protect themselves?

A: As always, people should wash their hands frequently, Besser said. In the past, the CDC has said there isn't conclusive evidence to support using face masks. Surgical masks are designed to prevent the wearer from spreading germs, but may also catch large respiratory droplets if someone sneezes nearby. In a 2007 statement, the CDC said these masks could be worn if someone needs to go to a crowded place, such as a grocery store, for a short time. N95 respirator masks filter out 95% of particles to prevent the wearer from breathing them in. These must be fitted properly around the nose to create a seal, so they can make breathing difficult."

Here is the link to the article on questions about this new flu

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/...-answers_N.htm

lilac_jive · 04-27-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

What should really scare you is Ebola Reston, the 1989 outbreak of the Ebola virus in Reston, VA. The only reason it wasn't an epidemic was that this particular strain of the virus wasn't communicable to people.

Yikes! I didn't know about that, and I lived outside of Reston around that time.

Don't be scared MoeJoe, it's really just a flu.

columbus · 04-27-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe;

This thing has me terrified, and seems to be getting worse every day. All I can think about is . . . . . . .

Is this the one you mean ?

Andybaby · 04-27-2009, 10:52 AM

I'm not worried and I live in NYC, where the most outbreaks have take place in my state.

really. if there are less than 1000 outbreaks I wont flinch. NYC has nearly 10 million people

there are more people killed in car accidents while I typed this out than have been infected by swine flu, let alone killed by it

GeoffC · 04-27-2009, 10:56 AM

The World suddenly feels very small -

latest confirmed cases USA, Canada, Mexico and Spain.

possibles UK, France, Israel, Brazil, Australia & New Zealand .....

DixieGal · 04-27-2009, 10:56 AM

OMG, what is wrong with that hog? Are they supposed to be fleecy like that? Gross!!!

One of our docs came in Sat from San Diego. He's sick, stood here in the cube coughing. I chased him out, the girl in the next cube told him Obama wants him to go home, and we Lysol'd everything. I still feel the little viruses creeping up on me!

columbus · 04-27-2009, 11:03 AM

The confirmed case in Spain is right here in Valencia!!

DixieGal · 04-27-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by columbus

The confirmed case in Spain is right here in Valencia!!

Are there any other suspected cases in Spain?

columbus · 04-27-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal;

Are there any other suspected cases in Spain?

Yes about 20 students I think, don't know for sure, will be headline on tonight's news (as rest of world) I guess

stoogeswoman · 04-27-2009, 11:16 AM

Ten posts in on the MobileRead forum, and no one's even mentioned Stephen King's "The Stand"? I'm impressed! ;-)

Nate the great · 04-27-2009, 11:18 AM

I almost mentioned The Last Centurion. Is that good enough?

lilac_jive · 04-27-2009, 11:22 AM

Even better- Refuge

DixieGal · 04-27-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by stoogeswoman

Ten posts in on the MobileRead forum, and no one's even mentioned Stephen King's "The Stand"? I'm impressed! ;-)

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

I almost mentioned The Last Centurion. Is that good enough?

Ovr at the "Let's get some action... what are you reading" thread, Desertgrandma said she is going to re-read The Stand. I told her not to freak herself out too badly, seeing as how she is right there close to Mexico. The tiny creepy crawlies can jump the fence!

04-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Run for the Hills! Swine Flu! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8020676.stm This thing has me terrified, and seems to be getting worse every day. All I can think about is that Dustin Hoffman film "Outbreak". Anybody know where I can get surgical masks in bulk

04-27-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	OMG, what is wrong with that hog? Are they supposed to be fleecy like that? Gross!!! One of our docs came in Sat from San Diego. He's sick, stood here in the cube coughing. I chased him out, the girl in the next cube told him Obama wants him to go home, and we Lysol'd everything. I still feel the little viruses creeping up on me! Last edited by DixieGal; 04-27-2009 at 10:59 AM.

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Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	What should really scare you is Ebola Reston, the 1989 outbreak of the Ebola virus in Reston, VA. The only reason it wasn't an epidemic was that this particular strain of the virus wasn't communicable to people.

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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	The World suddenly feels very small - latest confirmed cases USA, Canada, Mexico and Spain. possibles UK, France, Israel, Brazil, Australia & New Zealand .....

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Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	I almost mentioned The Last Centurion. Is that good enough?

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