Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 From what I have seen in the news the CDC has it well under control with only 8 cases in the South U.S and everyone has recovered. Of course, it's the media's job to scare the hell out of everyone. Stan Seattle, Cloudy. This is very scary, and nothing we can do about it. Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Well I remember back in 06 they were scaring everyone about a pandemic with the bird flu. Nothing ever came of it so yes the media is terrible about scaring people. > > > > From what I have seen in the news the CDC has it well under control with only 8 cases in the South U.S and everyone has recovered. Of course, it's the media's job to scare the hell out of everyone. > > > > Stan > > Seattle, Cloudy. > > > > > > > > This is very scary, and nothing we can do about it. Tawny > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't be able to contain the spread. There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and KS. There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths there already. Not an MD On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 2:23 PM, <stanpfister@...> wrote: > > > > > From what I have seen in the news the CDC has it well under control with > only 8 cases in the South U.S and everyone has recovered. Of course, it's > the media's job to scare the hell out of everyone. > > Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi Stan, Hope you having a nice day. I hope its under control, what a worry. With everything going on around us, we just don't need anything else at this time. Take care, Tawny > > > > From what I have seen in the news the CDC has it well under control with only 8 cases in the South U.S and everyone has recovered. Of course, it's the media's job to scare the hell out of everyone. > > > > Stan > > Seattle, Cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I live in OK, so it kind of scared me when I heard it. T > > It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't > be able to contain the spread. > > There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and KS. > > There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths > there already. > > > > Not an MD > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 yes, I think it is kind of scarey too because those of us with compromised immune systems are so vunerable. We just need to stay informed about the problem. Hope everyone is having relatively pain free days. The weather here is Southern Oregon has been crazy. Less than two weeks ago we had snow and then a few days later it was 92...............that's why we love Oregon.........if you wait 10 minutes, the weather will change. Gentle Hugs to all Pat in Southern Oregon Bureau Alvarez ________________________________ From: tdianaok <tdianaok@...> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 5:46:19 PM Subject: [ ] Re: OT:Swine Flu I live in OK, so it kind of scared me when I heard it. T > > It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't > be able to contain the spread. > > There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and KS. > > There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths > there already. > > > > Not an MD > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Latest reports are that the CDC is taking more seriously, it appears there may have been an outbreak in New York. So let's hope nothing comes of this or that we can control it. Reports also indicate that this particular strain is quite treatable. Stan Seattle, Cloudy. Well I remember back in 06 they were scaring everyone about a pandemic with the bird flu. Nothing ever came of it so yes the media is terrible about scaring people. > > > > From what I have seen in the news the CDC has it well under control with only 8 cases in the South U.S and everyone has recovered. Of course, it's the media's job to scare the hell out of everyone. > > > > Stan > > Seattle, Cloudy. > > > > > > > > This is very scary, and nothing we can do about it. Tawny > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 80 now, the CDC has sent a team to confirm the deaths are due to Swine flu. It's interesting (not in a funny way)how fast this spreads. The CDC stated this is a global emergency but not to panic, I'm not sure exactly what that is suppose to mean! Stan Seattle, Cloudy. It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't be able to contain the spread. There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and KS. There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths there already. Not an MD On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 2:23 PM, < stanpfister@... > wrote: > > > > > From what I have seen in the news the CDC has it well under control with > only 8 cases in the South U.S and everyone has recovered. Of course, it's > the media's job to scare the hell out of everyone. > > Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I think that's a very serious concern for us, and I'm already on the virge of advising people with immune issues to avoid public contact. With each news report it seems to be spreading to another state. Stan, Seattle, Cloudy. yes, I think it is kind of scarey too because those of us with compromised immune systems are so vunerable. We just need to stay informed about the problem. Hope everyone is having relatively pain free days. The weather here is Southern Oregon has been crazy. Less than two weeks ago we had snow and then a few days later it was 92...............that's why we love Oregon.........if you wait 10 minutes, the weather will change. Gentle Hugs to all Pat in Southern Oregon Bureau Alvarez ________________________________ From: tdianaok < tdianaok@... > Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 5:46:19 PM Subject: [ ] Re: OT:Swine Flu I live in OK, so it kind of scared me when I heard it. T > > It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't > be able to contain the spread. > > There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and KS. > > There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths > there already. > > > > Not an MD > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 My son is a high school teacher. Even though he had a flu shot, he got the flu this year. It developed into bronchitis and later on, double pneumonia. He's had a very hard time recovering from all of that, and still has a cough, even though it's been several weeks since his pneumonia got well. I'm sure he didn't have swine flu, but any kind can be very bad. He is young and healthy, but all this just got him down. Sue On Apr 25, 2009, at 10:34 PM, stanpfister@... wrote: > > I think that's a very serious concern for us, and I'm already on the > virge of advising people with immune issues to avoid public > contact. With each news report it seems to be spreading to another > state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi , Nice to see you posting:) We have the same type weather here in OK, so I know how you feel. I hope life is treating you well, and your pain is low key right now. Take care, Tawny --- In , Alvarez <bureau97504@...> wrote: > > yes, I think it is kind of scarey too because those of us with compromised immune systems are so vunerable. We just need to stay informed about the problem. Hope everyone is having relatively pain free days. The weather here is Southern Oregon has been crazy. Less than two weeks ago we had snow and then a few days later it was 92...............that's why we love Oregon.........if you wait 10 minutes, the weather will change. > > Gentle Hugs to all > Pat in Southern Oregon > > Bureau Alvarez > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi All, If anyone is interested in this outbreak i have a link. www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/  Keep safe From: stanpfister@... <stanpfister@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Re: OT:Swine Flu Date: Sunday, 26 April, 2009, 3:34 AM I think that's a very serious concern for us, and I'm already on the virge of advising people with immune issues to avoid public contact. With each news report it seems to be spreading to another state. Stan, Seattle, Cloudy. yes, I think it is kind of scarey too because those of us with compromised immune systems are so vunerable. We just need to stay informed about the problem. Hope everyone is having relatively pain free days. The weather here is Southern Oregon has been crazy. Less than two weeks ago we had snow and then a few days later it was 92.......... .....that' s why we love Oregon...... ...if you wait 10 minutes, the weather will change. Gentle Hugs to all Pat in Southern Oregon Bureau Alvarez ____________ _________ _________ __ From: tdianaok < tdianaok (DOT) com > @gro ups.com Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 5:46:19 PM Subject: [ ] Re: OT:Swine Flu I live in OK, so it kind of scared me when I heard it. T > > It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't > be able to contain the spread. > > There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and KS. > > There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths > there already. > > > > Not an MD > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Thank you for the link. I am wondering if we happen to suspect if we have this, if we can take Tamiflu? Not that I think I have it or that anyone near me does. I take Remicade so my immune system is compromised. > > > > It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't > > be able to contain the spread. > > > > There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and > KS. > > > > There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths > > there already. > > > > > > > > Not an MD > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sorry to hear he went through that. I had kind of the same experience years ago, sometimes the right bug comes along and you discover it's perfectly suited to affect you regardless of how healthy you are. Stan Seattle, Cloudy. My son is a high school teacher. Even though he had a flu shot, he got the flu this year. It developed into bronchitis and later on, double pneumonia. He's had a very hard time recovering from all of that, and still has a cough, even though it's been several weeks since his pneumonia got well. I'm sure he didn't have swine flu, but any kind can be very bad. He is young and healthy, but all this just got him down. Sue On Apr 25, 2009, at 10:34 PM, stanpfister@... wrote: > > I think that's a very serious concern for us, and I'm already on the > virge of advising people with immune issues to avoid public > contact. With each news report it seems to be spreading to another > state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Washington declared to this morning that our outbreak out of swine flu is now a public health emergency. So much for " well under control! " Be careful, this is not good for those of us having a low immune system. Stan Seattle, Cloudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi Maggie - it is my understanding that Tamiflu is only being administered in the more severe cases of the flu as the government is trying to ready itself for a pandemic. Doreen Thank you for the link. I am wondering if we happen to suspect if we have this, if we can take Tamiflu? Not that I think I have it or that anyone near me does. I take Remicade so my immune system is compromised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Tawny, Baylor Hospital is about 2 miles from my office here in Dallas and they've already admitted some swine flu patients. Chas graduates from college this weekend so I will be around way more people than usual. I guess I'll take the BIG thing of hand sanitizer instead of the cute little one....don't know what else to do! I'm already totally OCD about avoiding sick people. Wishing you pain free days- Love you- Jane > > > > It's much worse than that, Stan. The CDC has said they probably won't > > be able to contain the spread. > > > > There are confirmed cases in CA and TX and possible cases in NY and > KS. > > > > There are over 1000 cases in Mexico and, possibly, around 70 deaths > > there already. > > > > > > > > Not an MD > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hi Jane, OMG, this swine flu is just spreading. I know there isn't a lot you can do, when you have to work. I am OCD also, so that helps, for sure. I carry the hand sanitizer too. Congrats to Chas!!!! She is an amazing girl, I know your are SO proud of her. You take care, and so glad to hear from you. I've missed you! Be safe, Tawny > > Tawny, Baylor Hospital is about 2 miles from my office here in Dallas and they've already admitted some swine flu patients. Chas graduates from college this weekend so I will be around way more people than usual. I guess I'll take the BIG thing of hand sanitizer instead of the cute little one....don't know what else to do! I'm already totally OCD about avoiding sick people. Wishing you pain free days- > Love you- > Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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