H1N1 (Swine) Flu

**Shredder** · 04-28-2009, 01:32 AM

Today, the World Health Organization bumped the pandemic alert level to 4 (out of 6) for the swine flu. Are you concerned? Preparing? Think it's just media hype?

Personally, I think it's something to take seriously and am following this very closely. A lot is still unknown right now. Some people may not think this sounds like much, but considering the possible ramifications of an actual pandemic, I think that this definitely bears watching.

*triplexxx* · 04-28-2009, 02:02 AM

Yeah, I've seen about this, and frankly, it's beginning to scare me.

Tarog · 04-28-2009, 02:32 AM

I have been following it to, But been in Australia i feel pretty safe, But those of you in the states hope all go's well, just make sure you take precautions.

04-28-2009, 02:43 AM

I survived the SARS attack some years back, so I say bring it on!

But in all seriousness, this may very well be the beginning of the end.

*Warhorse* · 04-28-2009, 04:58 AM

I wouldn't doubt it any. 2012 is just around the corner, if the Mayans could have been on to something.

*The Stryker* · 04-28-2009, 08:10 AM

Remember when we were all gonna die from the bird flu? Smallpox? SARS?

NinjaVanish · 04-28-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

I wouldn't doubt it any. 2012 is just around the corner, if the Mayans could have been on to something.

I actually remember seeing a show on that from somewhere when I was a kid. If prophecy does hold true, don't say the Mayans told us so.

In all seriousness, it is a bit concerning but you can't live life in fear. I mean anthrax, sars, bird flu, all came and gone so as long we all take the necessary precautions there is nothing else you can control . I don't know if this poses any weight, but since living in san diego, CA I am literally 5 minutes from Mexico and if swine flu comes then come it shall. Just don't take any trips down south in the meantime.

*Raph's Girl* · 04-28-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarog

But been in Australia i feel pretty safe

Safe nothin!! Swine Flu is currently in New Zealand and there's 88 unconfirmed cases in Australia!

Swine Flu is in the following countries:

New Zealand - 11 confirmed, 43 unconfirmed

Australia: 88 unconfirmed

Isreal (where it's called Mexico Flu cuz the Jews were all in a hissy fit over pigs not being kosher so therefore to them the name of the fraking disease isn't kosher.

) - 2 confirmed

Canada (British Columbia and Nova Scotia) - 8 confirmed, 24 possable

U.S.:
NY: 45 confirmed, over 100 unconfirmed
California: 13 confirmed, 34 unconfirmed
Texas: 8 confirmed, 5 unconfirmed
Kansas: 2 confirmed
Indiana: 1 confirmed so far
Ohio: 1 confirmed
North/South Carolina: 33 unconfirmed
Mississpi: 10 unconfirmed
New Jersey: 5 unconfirmed
Idaho: 4 unconfirmed
Alabama: over 3 unconfirmed
Wisconson: 3 unconfirmed
Michigan: 2 unconfirmed
Massachusetts: 2 unconfirmed

UK: 2 confirmed, 40 unconfirmed

Spain: 2 confirmed, 32 unconfirmed

France, Chile, Columbia, Brazil, Denmark, Argentina, Norway, Ireland, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Germany, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Austria, Russia, and Thailand all have unconfirmed cases.

In Mexico 152 people have died from this.

Nobody's safe from this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_swine_flu_outbreak

*The Stryker* · 04-28-2009, 12:51 PM

Uh-oh! Raph's girl said it!

WE'RE DOOMED!!!!

Ra · 04-28-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Remember when we were all gonna die from the bird flu? Smallpox? SARS?

Haa... I remember freaking out about bird-flu like the young teenager I was back then. "WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!"

I'm reading about the swine flue whenever I can though. While I'd doubt that the human race will kneel over from it, it's still worrying about how something like this can spread so quickly. Hopefully it can be controlled soon.

The sad thing is that this thing is everywhere in the world now. There is no sugar coating that fact. No matter if you are in Australia or Europe, every continent will have someone suspected of carrying (or actually carrying) the disease. I'm suspecting at least one or two cases will be labelled as "clean" while they are still carrying the disease within them, despite showing no symptoms. Hopefully I'm wrong...

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Safe nothin!! Swine Flu is currently in New Zealand and there's 88 unconfirmed cases in Australia!

Well, looks like I'm dead. YAY!

doomiscool · 04-28-2009, 07:18 PM

lol! When I get up every day, all news is practically yelling "You're going to die!!!" at people over here in the UK because 2 people have been diagnosed with it who came back from Mexico

It's just like that bird flu panic...I didn't die then and I'd be surprised if I die now

*Buslady* · 04-30-2009, 10:44 PM

It's ALL HYPE.

*Spitfire* · 04-30-2009, 10:55 PM

It doesn't hurt to be concerned about stuff like this anyway. Viruses are getting stronger and stronger and it's our fault because we keep inventing drugs to deal with them. The viruses get more powerful as they overcome the drugs and eventually it will catch up to us.

This is hyped up, the CDC said the normal flu will kill off more people this year then the swine flu.

*Anarky* · 05-03-2009, 04:48 PM

Turns out we're all not dead yet.

I'm disappointed, Swine Flu, I really am.

doomiscool · 05-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Ahhhh! I'm dead...

No wait...false alarm

It is all a hype, this and that Madeline case are all that are running on the headlines over here at the moment.

**GK Punk** · 05-03-2009, 06:49 PM

I say we should start calling it "Hamthrax"

kev trashcan · 11-03-2009, 04:20 PM

all a bunch of hype, ive known more than one person that had it, 2 of these people are not heathy at all , bad food, smokers, drinkers, and after a few days they were fine. its a really nasty flu but its nothing to be scared of, its all a bunch of propaganda

*Candy Kappa* · 11-03-2009, 06:56 PM

My girlfriend finally have money for the flu shot. As poor student it's been a rough month

I found this picture amusing

*Raph's Girl* · 11-03-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

I found this picture amusing

Poor Piglet....he always gets the shaft. He needs a hug. *hugs Piglet knowing she won't get swine flu from her fave Winnie the Pooh character*

*Raph's Girl* · 11-03-2009, 09:43 PM

04-28-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
Shredder Admin/Layton Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Isla Nublar Posts: 481	H1N1 (Swine) Flu Today, the World Health Organization bumped the pandemic alert level to 4 (out of 6) for the swine flu. Are you concerned? Preparing? Think it's just media hype? Personally, I think it's something to take seriously and am following this very closely. A lot is still unknown right now. Some people may not think this sounds like much, but considering the possible ramifications of an actual pandemic, I think that this definitely bears watching. __________________ "Well, actually, I always wanted to be a writer. Being a ruthless conqueror was my second choice." --Shredder, Take Me to Your Leader

04-28-2009, 02:02 AM	#2
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,819	Yeah, I've seen about this, and frankly, it's beginning to scare me. __________________ Please don't shoot me Mr. Big Mike. I'm too young and good-looking to die, well too young. I got a father, I got a mother, I got a grandmother, I got a little sister...and a little brother this high (raises hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand) and then I got a great big brother this high (slaps gun and runs). "Fright Night" - Three Stooges

04-28-2009, 02:32 AM	#3
Tarog Thug Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Latrobe Valley Posts: 59	I have been following it to, But been in Australia i feel pretty safe, But those of you in the states hope all go's well, just make sure you take precautions. __________________ http://gatnne.deviantart.com/

04-28-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Remember when we were all gonna die from the bird flu? Smallpox? SARS? __________________ @~<3 Mom~@ Last edited by The Stryker; 04-28-2009 at 08:17 AM.

04-28-2009, 12:51 PM	#9
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Uh-oh! Raph's girl said it! WE'RE DOOMED!!!! __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

04-28-2009, 02:43 AM	#4
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	I survived the SARS attack some years back, so I say bring it on! But in all seriousness, this may very well be the beginning of the end.

04-28-2009, 04:58 AM	#5
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	I wouldn't doubt it any. 2012 is just around the corner, if the Mayans could have been on to something.

04-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#11
doomiscool Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A random near-imaginary rock in the Irish Sea Posts: 212	lol! When I get up every day, all news is practically yelling "You're going to die!!!" at people over here in the UK because 2 people have been diagnosed with it who came back from Mexico It's just like that bird flu panic...I didn't die then and I'd be surprised if I die now

04-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#12
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	It's ALL HYPE. __________________

04-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#13
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	It doesn't hurt to be concerned about stuff like this anyway. Viruses are getting stronger and stronger and it's our fault because we keep inventing drugs to deal with them. The viruses get more powerful as they overcome the drugs and eventually it will catch up to us. This is hyped up, the CDC said the normal flu will kill off more people this year then the swine flu. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

05-03-2009, 04:48 PM	#14
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Turns out we're all not dead yet. I'm disappointed, Swine Flu, I really am. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

05-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#15
doomiscool Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A random near-imaginary rock in the Irish Sea Posts: 212	Ahhhh! I'm dead... No wait...false alarm It is all a hype, this and that Madeline case are all that are running on the headlines over here at the moment.

05-03-2009, 06:49 PM	#16
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I say we should start calling it "Hamthrax"

11-03-2009, 04:20 PM	#17
kev trashcan Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: sf east bay california Posts: 265	all a bunch of hype, ive known more than one person that had it, 2 of these people are not heathy at all , bad food, smokers, drinkers, and after a few days they were fine. its a really nasty flu but its nothing to be scared of, its all a bunch of propaganda

11-03-2009, 06:56 PM	#18
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11-03-2009, 09:43 PM	#20
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