MM, common sense and cool heads do not sell papers- screaming headlines do. The authorities don’t know why there are so many deaths in Mexico, but one article did note that only some of the autopsies have been done, and some of those deaths were found not to be from Swine Flu. So at this point there are no real numbers on the actual lethality of the flu. They’ll probably know more today.
It is frightening, but like MM says, all you can do is take basic precautions at this point. A large scale panic would be far worse..
The impression I get from reading is that it isn’t deadly at all. You’ll be fine if your immune system isn’t compromised by anything (age, auto-immune diseases) The only thing worrisome is it is immune to 2 of our many anti-viral medications.
Once again, the american media sensationalizing something to get ratings.
whatever i gave everyone dirty look back. at least coughing can get you a nice comfortable seat with room on both sides 🙂
it’s weird i decided to take the M train today instead of the R since it passed. i thought the M goes over the bridge? i was looking forward to that, but it didnt 🙁
After seeing the thread above, I say we all blow off work and meet at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to stroll amongst the cherry blossoms. Anyone game?
i bet more people would be scared of seeing someone picking their nose and wiping on the poles than a little cough here and there, no?
*rob*
allergy season is kicking in so anyone’s guess why someone is coughing
MM, common sense and cool heads do not sell papers- screaming headlines do. The authorities don’t know why there are so many deaths in Mexico, but one article did note that only some of the autopsies have been done, and some of those deaths were found not to be from Swine Flu. So at this point there are no real numbers on the actual lethality of the flu. They’ll probably know more today.
It is frightening, but like MM says, all you can do is take basic precautions at this point. A large scale panic would be far worse..
Biff, that’s actually also a good approach defense-wise. cough so people stay away from you
The masks don’t really work.
The impression I get from reading is that it isn’t deadly at all. You’ll be fine if your immune system isn’t compromised by anything (age, auto-immune diseases) The only thing worrisome is it is immune to 2 of our many anti-viral medications.
Once again, the american media sensationalizing something to get ratings.
whatever i gave everyone dirty look back. at least coughing can get you a nice comfortable seat with room on both sides 🙂
it’s weird i decided to take the M train today instead of the R since it passed. i thought the M goes over the bridge? i was looking forward to that, but it didnt 🙁
*rob*
Sounds like a good way to get a seat on a crowded subway. Just break into a coughing fit and don’t cover your mouth.