WHO declares swine flu a global pandemic

[lvpets2002]

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..

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!

[pomtzu]

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..

Guess you're safe then!

I'm very safe.

[Hellow]

I was not joking. The media enjoys blowing things like this out of proportion. Statistically, normal flu has killed many, many more people than swine flu. IMO, its way too blown out of proportion. Think what you wish.

Also, taz, I am still sorry for your friend's husband dying.

[Kirsten]

Just read that Novartis in Swizerland has developed a vaccine now. Will be tested in July.

Kirsten

[smokey the elder]

Phase 6 means that the virus is highly contagious. It does not necessarily speak to the severity of the flu. Phase 6 triggers global action like mobilizing medicines, expedited development and approval of drugs/vaccines, etc. It does not mean that people will be forbidden from traveling, widespread quarantines (which don't work!) etc.

[pomtzu]

I was not joking. The media enjoys blowing things like this out of proportion. Statistically, normal flu has killed many, many more people than swine flu. IMO, its way too blown out of proportion. Think what you wish.

Your previous post sounded pretty darn flippant to me! Perhaps you feel that the media has blown it out of proportion, but I'm sure you would be hollering and screaming if a friend or loved one of yours was unfortunate enough to fall victim to this Swine Flu. You would probably be demanding to know why the media/government wasn't more informative to the general public.

You may be computer savvy, but you really need to brush up on communication skills. "We are all going to die. OMG" I find that to be nothing more than extremely . You'd be better off sticking to tech issues when posting until you learn more about the world around you.

BTW - perhaps you can define "normal flu" for me while you're at it.

[Hellow]

Your previous post sounded pretty darn flippant to me! Perhaps you feel that the media has blown it out of proportion, but I'm sure you would be hollering and screaming if a friend or loved one of yours was unfortunate enough to fall victim to this Swine Flu. You would probably be demanding to know why the media/government wasn't more informative to the general public.

You may be computer savvy, but you really need to brush up on communication skills. "We are all going to die. OMG" I find that to be nothing more than extremely . You'd be better off sticking to tech issues when posting until you learn more about the world around you.

BTW - perhaps you can define "normal flu" for me while you're at it.

The last part of that post was actually intended to be phunny. But that failed.

The normal flu is any one of the many seasonal flus that impact the world.

[pomtzu]

The last part of that post was actually intended to be phunny. But that failed.

The normal flu is any one of the many seasonal flus that impact the world.

In one post you say "I was not joking", and now here you say it was "intended to be phunny". Perhaps you need to decide which side of the road you are on before you post again and "open mouth and insert foot". And when I go back to my doctor, I guess I'll just ask him for a "normal" flu shot this year.


Kirsten - I'm sorry - I didn't mean to turn your thread into a confrontation. I just have no tolerance for those who (regardless of age), like to make jokes about genuinely serious issues.

[Hellow]

In one post you say "I was not joking", and now here you say it was "intended to be phunny". Perhaps you need to decide which side of the road you are on before you post again and "open mouth and insert foot". And when I go back to my doctor, I guess I'll just ask him for a "normal" flu shot this year.


Kirsten - I'm sorry - I didn't mean to turn your thread into a confrontation. I just have no tolerance for those who (regardless of age), like to make jokes about genuinely serious issues.

*Every* thing like this is serious. You should have learned by now that I make jokes about nearly anything short of death. Its the way I am. Get used to it.

Also, there is no other flu shot other than the one for regular flu (the one that has existed for a couple hundred years). That kills more people yearly than the swine flu will or can.