Swine flu and you!

[Propaganda]

Ok so this swine flu thing is getting to be a big deal, and to be honest it's in the back of my mind. There are several cases reported worldwide, of course the bulk of cases and deaths have been in Mexico. So why didn't any North Americans die of this flu if they had it, the general odds would dictate that if it was so bad there would have been some deaths elsewhere. So far they reported 1600 cases in Mexico and alleged 160 deaths, that's about 1/10 odds of dying from it. Of course we have to factor in other conditions such as available treatment, living conditions etc. Even so the other cases reported around the world have been reported as "mild".

My theory is people of European or Asian descent may have already been exposed to this virus at some point in history, and have a better immunity to it than people in other places around the world. I may be wrong of course. Something to think about though.

 

[Delta]

I work in a hospital how do you think I feel?

 

[Hawk-Eye]

hmmmm didn they say there is a 25% chance it'll become a pandemic in canada?

 

[Fork Included]

influenza can kill if treatment is not administred

most people can slug it out with a bottle of pills and a week stay at home, drinking lots of liquids and have someone watch over you if you spike a high fever (38 or higher)


now some strains of influenza are more potent than others, this is probably one such thing.

if anyone is dying, it will be those with either really weak immume systems or those people who are simply not getting ANY medical care

the high temperature climate of mexico doesnt help, nor its poor standard of living (in some areas)

lack of clean drinking water could also be a factor.


as a canadian with quick access to medical facilities, i would not worry of dying, but dont take it lightly either.

eat lots of kiwi and drink lots of water, this will fuel your immume system and burn out bad shit in your body.

and if you get sick, just make sure your phone is close by and check your own temperature regulary

if you spike past 38*C you have a pretty high chance of passing out, and you dont want to be alone when that happens.

 

[Hawk-Eye]

oh and have lots of sex tooo the exercise will help ALOT while having sex remeebr to do it in a sauna-like room...so you SWEAT ALOT LoL

 

[Fork Included]

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oh and have lots of sex tooo the exercise will help ALOT while having sex remeebr to do it in a sauna-like room...so you SWEAT ALOT LoL
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saunas or hot water treatment (my mom used to cover me in 3 layers of blankets and put my legs in a tub of near boiling water, fucking sweat like a mofo)

only works during the beginning stages when your core temparture is not high yet, ie, if you catch it early. Drinking lots of liquids and adminsitering heat treatment helps your body burn shit through its system, but do not do it if you are feverish, this will just nuke your internal organs.

 

[Propaganda]

lol Dr. Fork. Pay attention people!

"Hey fork I have swine flu, it's not looking good"

"Hey, that's too bad, by the way did you notice stats are down?"

 

[Hawk-Eye]

HAHAHA LoL

 

[Fork Included]

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lol Dr. Fork. Pay attention people!

"Hey fork I have swine flu, it's not looking good"

"Hey, that's too bad, by the way did you notice stats are down?"
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true story!

 

[Kirock]

[quote1240889572=Delta]
I work in a hospital how do you think I feel?
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IDK, slightly feverish, with a scratchy sore throat maybe?


Edit: The weird thing about the Mexican deaths is that all of them have been young, active and healthy, they were all teens or early twenties. This is what set off the panic alarm with the WHO. (then Roger Dultry and Pete Townsend spring into action)

 

[vinny paz]

I was talking about this pic on the server, so here it is for all you guys who wanna see it. lol

 

[Kirock]

LOL.

 

[crojon]

I think that fork Nailed it. Lack of Medical treatment. hopefully nothing for Canadians to worry about. I'm leaving for cuba in 2 days, should i look into Shots before i go?...although ive always been skeptical about shots.

 

[Propaganda]

Fuck Vinny that made me lol

@crojon there is no "shots" for swine flu, but if you're going to cuba have plenty of "shots" of cuban rum and bring me back a bottle too.

 

[mallama]

Government population control.

 

[omission]

Mexico forget it! Santiago here we come!!!

 

[TurboTaco]

meh, i really think the issue is being blown up by the media. While doctors and scientists have labelled this an &quotutbreak", "epidemic", "pandemic", most people think it will spread around the world like a big fog of death. Realistically wat a pandemic means is the virus is infectious, it has spread (or is suspected to have spread) gloablly, infects new populations, and causes serious illness. It's not the end of the world and it most likely will not kill a healthy person in Canada (unless there are flu complications for that individual which is not very common).

virus' mutate and such mutations are under the close observation of many medical researchers. There are antiviral treatments available for people infected with swine flu, and from what I read the canadian govt is prepared to make vaccinations for all canadians if it really does blow into a full-fledged viral epidemic here. A vaccine is in development for the H1N1 strain.

Realistically, while this mutated strain of influenza can spread easily if allowed, if people took better precations in being just a little more sanitary then it would help prevent the spread.

People need to stop sneezing in their hands and touching everything everyone ends up touching. Cough/sneeze into your sleeve instead.

Most people think they need to be completely cleaned + sanitized to prevent these things but washing your hands with sanitized soap + not going to work if you're feeling ill actually drastically reduces your chances of infecting others and making yourself vulnerable to catching bugs.

 

[Fork Included]

what if this "flu" is really a zombie virus, and soon all those dead mexicans will be running over america feasting on our flesh

TD needs to get an anti-zombie plan together, if anyone will survive a zombie outbreak, its fucking us.

(no Leroy, he will just steal our medpacks)

 

[HooB.wg]

Why do you think I have been playing all these fps' for such a long time.. Preparation my friend.. The day has come and TD will need to pwn some real mawwwwfuckas now.

 

[[503]Hoggslayer]

This is just another flu variety, it is easily treated with one of two major flu meds. I f your stuck in bfe and have no way to civilization ya you can and prolly will die from flu. You may get this pig flu, and if you do you go see the doc and get a script for the meds and bam!!! back to TD for a couple more rounds of css.