Uncle Du 22 Posted April 30, 2009 You're absolutely right, free press is vital to the function of democracy. Everything has its limits though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ana 15 Posted May 1, 2009 Most the cases in California are in the lower counties, within driving distance of the border. My old school, University of San Diego, being less than a half-hour's drive from the border, keeps sending me updates on the swine flu spread: "Late Wednesday afternoon, a University of San Diego student with flu-like symptoms was evaluated at the Student Health Center and tested positive for type A influenza. The student?s condition is not considered life threatening. The Student Health Center will provide medical support throughout the recovery period. The university is working with San Diego County Health Department officials who will conduct further testing to determine if this suspected case is swine flu." If that person turns out to test positive, they'll close down the school. Geez, I left just in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 1, 2009 Apparently there's 3 possible cases in PA...somewhere. They didn't say where. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted May 1, 2009 Same in my region. They won't say who. IT COULD BE ANYONE! :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted May 1, 2009 Yup, no extra influx of idiots at work. Just the normal stabbings, panic attacks and heart attacks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted May 1, 2009 They said yesterday that there were three possible cases in Worcestershire (where I live), and I know who one of them is. I expect they got the all clear by now but I haven't heard from them. Anyway: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8028371.stm Preliminary analysis of the swine flu virus suggests it is a fairly mild strain, scientists say. It is believed that a further mutation would be needed in order for the H1N1 virus to cause the mass deaths that have been estimated by some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 1, 2009 IT COULD BE ANYONE! *freaks out, flails hands in the air and runs around screaming like a little girl* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted May 1, 2009 It could even be YOU! *brandishes cross* Unclean! Unclean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 1, 2009 It could even be YOU! *brandishes cross* Unclean! Unclean! *dies from fear* *not from swine flu* :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsl 7 Posted May 2, 2009 If anyone catches this stupid flu, please cough on me. I want a swine flu vacation! <---my new goal in life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted May 2, 2009 Just say you have flu, and maybe they'll get scared and let you have the time off. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad furday 57 Posted May 2, 2009 Do I have to stalk Tsl in the carpark again? Maybe I'll start coughing and sneezing at work tonight :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsl 7 Posted May 3, 2009 Wait, why are you stalking me? Do you have swine flu? Because if not.... *brandishes little mace spray can thingy* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bad furday 57 Posted May 3, 2009 Ohhhh..... *slinks away* :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted May 3, 2009 Or, if he does have swine flu... *gets out can of Lysol* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 3, 2009 See, the solution is so much simpler than the media makes it!! ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James the Defender 7 Posted May 3, 2009 I have a severe ear infection and mild bronchitis and everyone thinks I have swine flu... It's starting to get on my nerves... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 3, 2009 It's not really a good flu virus unless you're evacuating from both ends. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted May 3, 2009 And turns out this is weaker than everyone thought it was going to be... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 4, 2009 What?! No way!! Oh, and here's a question that will let you medical types school me, what exactly does the H1N1 thing mean? Is that like the unique genetic make-up for this virus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted May 4, 2009 Yup. I've had it explained before, but I don't remember. Avian Influenza though is H5N1. It's what's called the serotype of the virus. Like I said though, I don't remember the details of what it all stands for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James the Defender 7 Posted May 4, 2009 If I had an astromech it would be H5N1 :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Du 22 Posted May 4, 2009 You would definitely not make it through airport security with that thing. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
