The official "Swine Flu" thread.

[vulcan2074]

I have been wondering that if the mask they are all wearing actually really do help at all?

I can remember some time ago it was said that duct tape and plastic wrap would be great for wrapping up your house to protect yourself against.......(whatever it was going on at that time) So naturally a lot of people went out and bought up all they could thus leaving the shelves empty everywhere. It was to the point where one could not even find a roll of duct tape if you needed one much less buy a roll for a good while. Needless to say I wasn't going for it then and I am not going for it now either. I need more concrete proof to support the evidence. It turned out later that it was released that all of the duct tape and plastic wrap that people were buying up and using would not have did one darn bit of good. What a waste. Does anyone else remember what I am typing about here. I am having a youngzeimers attack and I cannot remember what exactly that is was going back at that time. People sure did panic as usual though.

I remember that, I'm not sure what it was. They say that the mask isn't going to help. It can still get in. Were talking about germs on a molecular level. It's gonna get in. The only thing the mask can offer is a false sense of security. I'm taking vitamins and washing my hands like usual. I think thats probably the best we can do for now
Sammy

[ctc]

>Does anyone else remember what I am typing about here.

Yup; it was to protect you from a biological or chemical weapon attack. Some senator made an aside about duct tape and everybody went nuts.

It's tough to gauge how worried a person SHOULD be; especially when you've got news outlets proclaiming this bout of Swine Flu a potential "Black Death." Personally; I'm not worried. Where I live it's treatable, the odds of getting it are actually pretty low, and I'm not afraid of the OTHER diseases out there that could kill me just as quickly.

I think the key for watching the news is to listen when someone says something to the effect of "and here is the representative from the CDC" and ignore anything proceeded by "and our own resident expert...." There's a tendency to hype things up so's you'll watch more news.

Don C.

[Joe90]

I remember that, I'm not sure what it was. They say that the mask isn't going to help. It can still get in. Were talking about germs on a molecular level. It's gonna get in. The only thing the mask can offer is a false sense of security. I'm taking vitamins and washing my hands like usual. I think thats probably the best we can do for now
Sammy

The mask is like a condom for STD's -- it reduces the chances, but in no way does it eliminate the risk of contamination. This virus is like smallpox -- it's water borne, and passes through bodily fluids transmitted in sneezes and coughs.

And like smallpox, this virus can live outside the body on things like desk tops and telephones for about four hours. So CONSTANTLY wash your hands and DON'T touch your face. The virus can enter through your nasal passages or your eyes.

And, NO, you can't infect someone by giving them infected blankets. That's El Toro Poo-Poo!

[hobub]

Click the current video link in Yahoo. This makes sense, sick as it is. blah!

http://www.yahoo.com/

(explaining the swine flu)
Why pigs are being blamed for swine flu

[vulcan2074]

Click the current video link in Yahoo. This makes sense, sick as it is. blah!

http://www.yahoo.com/

Thats a Really good link. They explained it really good
Sammy

[livnxxxl]

>Does anyone else remember what I am typing about here.

Yup; it was to protect you from a biological or chemical weapon attack. Some senator made an aside about duct tape and everybody went nuts.

Yes, Thanks Don! That was it. I just couldn't remember it for some reason.

[thunderbolt]

Did the Orlando case get confirmed yet? The guy was at Disney. If that one plays out the Magic Kingdom will be a ghost town.

[4NDR01D]

Merle Allin is the culprit?

So, I shouldn't open the box with the Dwarves/Poison Idea show from '93 on VHS that I ordered? aw, screw it! It's the Dwarves man!!

[Gorn Captain]

Well, Europe is quarantaining flights from the US and Mexico now.
But honestly, the way air travel is now, I think this thing will be unstoppable until a vacin takes care of it worldwide.

I wonder: will packages from the US be stopped? Can you get it from handling items?

My God! I have a Mego Penguin flying in!!!!!!!!

[Mikey]

Well, Europe is quarantaining flights from the US and Mexico now.
But honestly, the way air travel is now, I think this thing will be unstoppable until a vacin takes care of it worldwide.

I wonder: will packages from the US be stopped? Can you get it from handling items?

My God! I have a Mego Penguin flying in!!!!!!!!

Looks like Star Trek might not premier in Belgium afterall

The film itself must be coming from the United States along with an American entourage

They might not let it in ...

[Gorn Captain]

Looks like Star Trek might not premier in Belgium afterall

The film itself must be coming from the United States along with an American entourage

They might not let it in ...

You are a cruel man, Mike.....

[Mikey]

Asked them to mail you the film

[Mikey]

And tell them not to sneaze on it first

[Gorn Captain]

As long as they're threatening us with swine flu, I'm putting an embargo on Belgian chocolate and beer. We're cutting you off, guys!!!!!

[Mikey]

Belgian chocolates and beer are too expensive here anyway.
I never partake in either.