MattFancy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 http://www.abc2news.com/content/news/breaking/story/Maryland-Gets-First-Swine-Flu-Cases/sdKx3lfzw0WAPoPPbzUsKA.cspx this is just great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Time to duct tape your house again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 St. Mary's County just sent home a letter about it. Why don't we get one for Influenza A and B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 St. Mary's County just sent home a letter about it.Why don't we get one for Influenza A and B? They sound boring, now Swine Flu, that's something you can sink your teeth into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 http://www.abc2news.com/content/news/breaking/story/Maryland-Gets-First-Swine-Flu-Cases/sdKx3lfzw0WAPoPPbzUsKA.cspxthis is just great who are you banging on the head, for the blame ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Maryland Gets First Swine Flu CasesMaryland officials say the state has its first probable cases of swine flu, including two among public school students. Tests are being performed on samples from six people, with results expected Thursday. Three of the probable cases are in Anne Arundel County and three are in Baltimore County. One involves a student at Folger McKinsey Elementary School in Severna Park, which is in Anne Arundel. The other student is a high schooler at Milford Mill Academy in Baltimore County. Gov. Martin O'Malley says none of the six have had to be hospitalized and all are recovering. The cases involve people who traveled to Mexico, where there are swine flu cases. Some of the sick people made those trips, while others who have fallen ill are the travelers' relatives. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: If you put it in perspective, and compare to other more contagious, and debilitating diseases, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: Nope, but it's not me who agrees with you. This thing could still fizzle out and people will forget about it soon, but right now it is spreading too fast for anything other than concern about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: People just love sensationalized TV news reports showing images of people with useless masks over their mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: Nope, you'd think it was Ebola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hey! If you had to choose between being the top scientist in your field or getting the swine flu which one would ya pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 It's not just about "safe sex" with your girl, anymore. It's about Safe Shoulder Napping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Whatever, there was also some dude with measles (or is it measels?) running around DC last week. We're all gonna die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks the country is overreacting to this? :whoknows: What I find odd is, almost everyone who has it in the United States has been to Mehico. I would like to know, how many people have actually gone to Mexico post outbreak and not caught it. Other than that, it seems like a normal flu bug with extra media attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Whatever, there was also some dude with measles (or is it measels?) running around DC last week. We're all gonna die. Then it's probably safe for The Brave Little Toaster Oven to have his wish and kiss you, then, huh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Whatever, there was also some dude with measles (or is it measels?) running around DC last week. We're all gonna die. Thank an illegal for the measles outbreak in Montgomery county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haithman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Mexico eh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Maryland's First Case of Swine Flu : and I always thought 'Maryland was for Crabs' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'm ready for Swine Flu to go the way of Bird Flu. Sick of hearing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 St. Mary's County just sent home a letter about it. Why don't we get one for Influenza A and B? Because this is an unknown strain. Other influenza strains we know about. We have never seen this strain before with its specific genetic makeup. These strains are prone to mutating rapidly to develop resistance to antiviral medications. Because of these factors, public health has to take precautionary measures in alerting people. If we don't, and this thing mutates and causes more severe infections leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates, all us in public health would be absolutely crucified. Remember, Hurrican Katrina? No big warning there, look at that frickin catastrophe. Government authorities and emergency response officials were ripped up one side and down the other (rightly so) for not responding properly to the initial threat. Remember the hurricane last year, proper procedures were followed, they got everyone the hell out of dodge down there, and even though the hurricane made less of an impact than predicted, we still didn't have near the casualties, damage, or general cluster**** as Hurricane Katrina. Better safe than sorry. In disaster management we have to stay ahead of the game instead of being so reactionary after the fact....something we are finally starting to get. Anyway, that's my opinionated long story "why." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I think the big question is is how could DC or a DC suburb not be first when it comes to pork related diseases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I think the big question is is how could DC or a DC suburb not be first when it comes to pork related diseases! Hardee-har-har!! You are such a dork Burgy, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hardee-har-har!! You are such a dork Burgy, lol. Fair enough. (I am proud of my geekdom... well, certain aspects of it anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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