Pandemic (Swine) Flu - Page 3

slug · 26-04-2009, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Gary L

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

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

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

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

. 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Sir John Luke · 26-04-2009, 17:44

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

chaos23 · 26-04-2009, 17:45

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

is this a flying pigs joke

**Damien** · 26-04-2009, 17:47

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Originally Posted by chaos23

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.