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slug	26-04-2009 12:56

Re: Pandemic Flu - This one could be for real......

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 34783211)

Hands up all those who had the swine flu vaccine when they were 11. :)

Were you mistaken for a pig?

Gary L

26-04-2009 12:59

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Originally Posted by slug (Post 34783229)

Were you mistaken for a pig?

I was too young :)

idi banashapan

26-04-2009 13:09

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Originally Posted by RizzyKing (Post 34783204)

Bender i wouldn't worry about it too much they used to be called neps (national emergency plans) don't know what they are called now but they have always happened and the allocation of land for mass graves has also been something that has happened for at least 80 odd years so tell her to relax lol.

yes, they are - she did those whilst studying for her diploma a few years ago, but this is different. she'd know better than me being it's her job! even she is surprised how much this has been pushed on the health service these last few weeks.

chaos23

26-04-2009 17:21

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Originally Posted by RizzyKing (Post 34783150)

OMG all this time i thought the new world order was the conspiracy of idiots but how wrong was i this proves it beyond all doubt :rolleyes:. While this is serious and could get a lot more i don't think it is time to panic just yet and i think i will wait a while before i start to overly worry about this. Same as always keep an eye on developments but don't go cancelling anything just yet :).

Yeah ok you dont panic. Go about your usual business. Dear o dear. If someone had a gun to your head i think you would still be optimistic. The problem is that optimism will get you into trouble.

Charlie_Bubble

26-04-2009 17:26

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Looks like there are some possible case in Scotland: The Currant Bun

Hugh	26-04-2009 17:30

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Originally Posted by chaos23 (Post 34783367)

Yeah ok you dont panic. Go about your usual business. Dear o dear. If someone had a gun to your head i think you would still be optimistic. The problem is that optimism will get you into trouble.

And the problem when people cry "Wolf" all the time is that it desensitises others to what may be valid alarm calls.

Stuart

26-04-2009 17:32

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Originally Posted by chaos23 (Post 34783367)

Yeah ok you dont panic. Go about your usual business. Dear o dear. If someone had a gun to your head i think you would still be optimistic. The problem is that optimism will get you into trouble.

So, what do you suggest we do? Panic? If we did that, we would only make the possible outcome of this flu worse.

chaos23

26-04-2009 17:37

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Originally Posted by Stuart C (Post 34783376)

So, what do you suggest we do? Panic? If we did that, we would only make the possible outcome of this flu worse.

You dont have to panic, but dont play things down when we can clearly see there is a serious and possibly, catastrophic problem ahead. People should be asking their government what they are doing to prevent this reaching the UK? Why are they not stopping flights to and from Mexico?

Hugh	26-04-2009 17:38

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Well, I am worried - I woke up this morning feel woozy, dehydrated, aching all over, headache, dry mouth and throat.

Then I realised - it might have been the 2 pints of Leffe, the 2 large glasses of Shiraz, the Irish Coffee, and the very large single malt I had last night.

But no, since I have the symptoms, I best go down to A&E with all the others who have similar symptoms, as best to be safe than sorry.

re the "optimism getting us in trouble" - I would rather be optimistic and be occasionally let down, than be perpetually pessimistic and think the worse, going through life being miserable (imho).

dilli-theclaw

26-04-2009 17:43

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb (Post 34783164)

Have you ever watched The Stand? ;)

One of my favourite books.

Now, after reading this thread all I can think about is Captain Tripps and flu-buddy.

Ah well all it was nice knowing you all.

chaos23

26-04-2009 17:44

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Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 34783381)

Whos miserable. I am just ready and prepared for what lies ahead.

Sir John Luke

26-04-2009 17:44

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As long as you have an up-to-date Anti-Virus......

chaos23

26-04-2009 17:45

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This is interesting. They knew Avian Flu had started to operate in pigs on April 4th .

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/270449

papa smurf

26-04-2009 17:46

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is this a flying pigs joke :D

Damien

26-04-2009 17:47

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Originally Posted by chaos23 (Post 34783367)

Yeah ok you dont panic. Go about your usual business. Dear o dear. If someone had a gun to your head i think you would still be optimistic. The problem is that optimism will get you into trouble.

Optimism allows us to continue our lives without living in constant fear that we are about to be stuck by tragedy. No one is saying we should be unaware of this virus but panicking will help no one and probably led to more problems.

There is a virus, it appears to be a lot milder the further to gets from Mexico. So let's presume it's probably going to be ok.

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