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    WHO declares swine flu a global pandemic

    This is getting a bit scary now:

    "Swine flu 'not stoppable,' World Health Organization says"

    Phase 6, that sounds bad to me, it's spreading so quickly. Here in Germany, they just closed the Japanese International School in Duesseldorf after 46 children have been tested positive for swine flu. Scary stuff, but luckily, the mortality rate doesn't seem to be very high.

    Kirsten

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    Yeah. Now its as bad as the normal flu. We are all going to die. OMG


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    Quote Originally Posted by Reggie View Post
    Yeah. Now its as bad as the normal flu. We are all going to die. OMG
    Was that meant to humorous? If so, you missed the boat. It's really not a joking matter.
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    Yes this stuff is very serious.. You know it seems to Hit All of the Younger People & Cause Other Health Problems as well..
    Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post
    Was that meant to humorous? If so, you missed the boat. It's really not a joking matter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lvpets2002 View Post
    Yes this stuff is very serious.. You know it seems to Hit All of the Younger People & Cause Other Health Problems as well..
    Yes - it does appear to be affecting younger people. I heard on the news today, that they surmise that people over 50 probably have an immunity built up from previous older flu strains, and that's why they don't seem to be getting sick. Finally - a good reason for me to be old!
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    Ok I turned 50 this year = so do I count?? I sure hope so.. Oh when this virus started & some poeple was just sick here at work = it made me so scared.. I was like dont even look or take a breath near me..
    Quote Originally Posted by pomtzu View Post
    Yes - it does appear to be affecting younger people. I heard on the news today, that they surmise that people over 50 probably have an immunity built up from previous older flu strains, and that's why they don't seem to be getting sick. Finally - a good reason for me to be old!

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    How sad of all those children with it.. Yes I would say it is getting scary.. Yes Taz Zoee's friend's husband just died from it last week.. Everyone was like in shock..

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    Yes Taz Zoee's friend's husband just died from it last week.. Everyone was like in shock..
    OMG!!! I had no idea!! I'm so sorry!

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    Yes it was all so sad.. Go to General & find Thread "I could use some good thoughts" by Taz Zoee && you can read all about it.. Then in Post #25 she states he died..
    Quote Originally Posted by Kirsten View Post
    OMG!!! I had no idea!! I'm so sorry!

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    Quote Originally Posted by lvpets2002 View Post
    Yes it was all so sad.. Go to General & find Thread "I could use some good thoughts" by Taz Zoee && you can read all about it.. Then in Post #25 she states he died..
    Going to look for the thread now. That is so very sad!

    Kirsten

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