I think its just a bunch of BS. Probably going to turn out like the whole bird flu pandemic that was going to wipe out half the world. The news is just looking for a story.

The news isn't "looking for a story". This is a story. Over 60 people have already died and it's possible it's already spread to New Zealand (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/health/article6171388.ece). A risk of a pandemic is nothing to take lightly, especially since people are constantly traveling in today's age and a potentially fatal virus that no known human is immune to can easily spread from person to person.
But is the news overreacting a bit right now? Of course they are. Media in America overreacts to just about everything or just simply ignores it. There's no in between.

Everyone is already dead.

That is a very morbid and depressing outlook...?

I dunno insan3. If it's speaking about something like a risk of an epidemic, like Zetex said, I wouldn't just brush it off or take it lightly. Even if they are just looking for a story, it's still unwise to blow it off like it's nothing. I saw a headline a few days ago saying something pertaining to drugs being found in certain water supplies, and I told it to a person I was with at the time and she completely ignored me. Then later I asked her why she ignored me, and her reasoning was because even if that were true, there was "nothing she could do about it anyway", and then her second reason was because "If we drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt us." (Mark 16:18), to which I could only reply with a blank stare. I realize that's not exactly your case. I just need to rant about it because I' constantly surrounded by this irrational behavior, and only recently am I beginning to question it.

But anyway, I think being at least somewhat concerned is a good thing.

We're all gonna die...for real this time...no seriously.

Eventually.

Yeah I'm not sure. I guess I shouldnt take it lightly, I just think like you guys said its being over hyped at this point, but who knows, it could turn out to be nothing or really the next pandemic.

Gotta love the hype on these animal viruses!

Gotta love the hype on these animal viruses!

not really... in fact every time i see one i get angry...


whenever the news goes overboard about some kind of flu / aids / virus, we become a little more and more desensitized each time. to the point where a REAL epidemic breaks out, the news screams out HOLY CRAP ITS GONNA KILL EVERYONE, and we don't believe them. hell it is already happening in some people. they completely disregard news because it lies or its biased or its simply out to make you watch the ads and make them money.
news makers never heard the story bout the boy who cried wolf..

not really... in fact every time i see one i get angry...


whenever the news goes overboard about some kind of flu / aids / virus, we become a little more and more desensitized each time. to the point where a REAL epidemic breaks out, the news screams out HOLY CRAP ITS GONNA KILL EVERYONE, and we don't believe them. hell it is already happening in some people. they completely disregard news because it lies or its biased or its simply out to make you watch the ads and make them money.
news makers never heard the story bout the boy who cried wolf..

Thats kinda what I was thinking too. No ones died except for in MExico right?

chicken pox = cock pox

CDC page (http://www.cdc.gov/SWINEFLU/SWINEFLU_YOU.HTM) for anybody who cares.

And people wonder why I don't eat pork. Pigs are fucking dirty.

i dont like pork either

Ive really never been a fan of it either. Its all right, but Id much rather have beef

I guess it wasn't the best time to play pandemic...

*aaaachoooooooo*

...

*sniff*

A swine flu outbreak in Fort Dix, New Jersey occurred in 1976 that caused more than 200 cases with serious illness in several people and one death.
It's over, we're finished.

It's over, we're finished.

Medical historians and epidemiologists say there are many differences between the relatively benign 1976 outbreak and the current strain of swine flu that is spreading across the globe.
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1894129,00.html

Here's a neat little Google Maps tracker of the flu. It's updated usually before it even hits the news.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=p&msa=0&msid=106484775090296685271.0004681a37b713f6b5950&ll=22.22809,-111.357422&spn=35.796953,63.896484&z=4

well apparently you treat the flu like anyother flu, just stay inside if you're sick, wash hands regularly and stuff like that

oh no...

CDC page (http://www.cdc.gov/SWINEFLU/SWINEFLU_YOU.HTM) for anybody who cares.

And people wonder why I don't eat pork. Pigs are fucking dirty.

i dont like pork either

Ive really never been a fan of it either. Its all right, but Id much rather have beef

Can I get swine influenza from eating or preparing pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.

it stated that eating pork is safe no less than three times.. yet you all still start talking about how dangerous eating pork can be?
people are stupid

Or they're Jewish.

it stated that eating pork is safe no less than three times.. yet you all still start talking about how dangerous eating pork can be?
people are stupid

Pigs are still fucking disgusting. And pork tastes like shit.

And nobody you quoted said anything about pork being dangerous.

It was only implied by you.
http://www.lg15.com/lgpedia/images/thumb/d/d5/0202-SarahEyeRoll.jpg/200px-0202-SarahEyeRoll.jpg

it stated that eating pork is safe no less than three times.. yet you all still start talking about how dangerous eating pork can be?
people are stupid

I never said it was dangerous. I was just respoding to Dudeo by saying I didnt like it either.

well everytime you eat bacon, fry the shit outta that bitch

Mmmm...Bacon. The one part of a pig I like. so delicious

I never said it was dangerous. I was just respoding to Dudeo by saying I didnt like it either.

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I know it's irrational, and I get sick all the time, but it's scaring me because I've been feeling really weird lately; Two days ago I woke up and my abdomen was really sore, and it still is. Late this morning my breathing started acting strangely (it just makes me dizzy to breathe deeply, and when I breathe out all the way I immediately feel really out of breath), and now my throat is really sore and I'm coughing. I'm also exhausted no matter how much I sleep, and that's a symptom too.

I know it's really likely that it's just silly paranoia. Still, I wonder if I should stay home tomorrow and see my doctor. I just have a Shakespeare workshop tomorrow and the next day that I really wanted to be there for. :/

Or they're Jewish.

Hitler would say they are both.

I know it's irrational, and I get sick all the time, but it's scaring me because I've been feeling really weird lately; Two days ago I woke up and my abdomen was really sore, and it still is. Late this morning my breathing started acting strangely (it just makes me dizzy to breathe deeply, and when I breathe out all the way I immediately feel really out of breath), and now my throat is really sore and I'm coughing. I'm also exhausted no matter how much I sleep, and that's a symptom too.

I know it's really likely that it's just silly paranoia. Still, I wonder if I should stay home tomorrow and see my doctor. I just have a Shakespeare workshop tomorrow and the next day that I really wanted to be there for. :/

Do you have a fever? That's what I'd go by. Just treat it like any other sickness, if you feel too crappy to go, stay home. Otherwise don't worry about it.

It was only implied by you.

Pay attention when class is in session, dumbass. I never imply.

Mmmm...Bacon. The one part of a pig I like. so delicious

True.

I know it's irrational, and I get sick all the time, but it's scaring me because I've been feeling really weird lately; Two days ago I woke up and my abdomen was really sore, and it still is. Late this morning my breathing started acting strangely (it just makes me dizzy to breathe deeply, and when I breathe out all the way I immediately feel really out of breath), and now my throat is really sore and I'm coughing. I'm also exhausted no matter how much I sleep, and that's a symptom too.

I know it's really likely that it's just silly paranoia. Still, I wonder if I should stay home tomorrow and see my doctor. I just have a Shakespeare workshop tomorrow and the next day that I really wanted to be there for. :/

Most cases are from Mexico, have you been to mexico recently, or have been in contact with anyone from mexico recently? If you have, then better start poppin dem pillz

I think a person died in the US today, but it was a mexican toddler I heard.

This is clearly a racist virus.

Haha thats what I was thinking. Why is it that most of them are mexicans so far?

water.

Haha thats what I was thinking. Why is it that most of them are mexicans so far?

it started in mexico.

and then people who went to mexico got it, and came back with it, then spread it

and then people who went to mexico got it, and came back with it, then spread it

Oh it all makes sense now. Thanks for explaining it to us.

welcome

I was thinking it might be funny to go to work tomorrow wearing a pig snout and a sombrero. Would this be in bad taste?

I was thinking it might be funny to go to work tomorrow wearing a pig snout and a sombrero. Would this be in bad taste?

not at all.

Would this be in bad taste?
Only if you don't take pictures of the event to show us.

I know it's irrational, and I get sick all the time, but it's scaring me because I've been feeling really weird lately; Two days ago I woke up and my abdomen was really sore, and it still is. Late this morning my breathing started acting strangely (it just makes me dizzy to breathe deeply, and when I breathe out all the way I immediately feel really out of breath), and now my throat is really sore and I'm coughing. I'm also exhausted no matter how much I sleep, and that's a symptom too.

I know it's really likely that it's just silly paranoia. Still, I wonder if I should stay home tomorrow and see my doctor. I just have a Shakespeare workshop tomorrow and the next day that I really wanted to be there for. :/

http://doihaveswineflu.org/

http://shouldibeworriedaboutswineflu.com/

http://whoacctuallythinksthatpeoplearegoingtustumbleupont hesewebsitesbyjusttypingasentenceintotheaddressbar .com/

http://www.idontknowgussamaybewerejustgettinglucky.com (www.idontknowgussamaybewerejustgettinglucky.com)

The searches 'how to tell if you have swine flu' and 'Do I have swine flu' turn up 'doihaveswineflu.org' as the 3rd and 2nd results.

http://www.idontknowgussamaybewerejustgettinglucky.com (www.idontknowgussamaybewerejustgettinglucky.com)

i think the sad part is that i checked to see if that link would actually work

were most likely not going to survive this pandemic...its like the plague all over again

were most likely not going to survive this pandemic...its like the plague all over again

yes because just like in 1350. we have severe overcrowding coupled with a terrible sanitary system, no knowledge of how the disease spreads, primitive forms of medicine that include bleeding an use of leeches and no experience whatsoever in the nature of a pandemic.
not to mention, the church is telling us that if you get the disease, it's because you have sinned against the lord almighty and this is your punishment.

I think the hype finally settled down over it all.

arent we still on pandemic level 5?

I never knew it went up from 4, but maybe your right, im not sure

I'm gonna contract it in mexico, then fly to canada and start touching babies.

so you like touching babies? o_O

and now g-prime is on an FBI watch-list

thats achievment points right there

... oink.

thats achievment points right there

http://www.illwillpress.com/ACH22.html

swine flu dont bother me none.. but the day the T virus breaks out, i'm in the car and heading to my underground bunker.

Haha, just watched Resident Evil last night.

swine flu dont bother me none.. but the day the T virus breaks out, i'm in the car and heading to my underground bunker.

Two words: Mexican zombies.

"Hola señor. ¿Tienes cerebro?"

oh shit son!
stock up on cervesa and sobrero's we're crossing the border!

didn't more people die from the vaccine then the actual flu last time?

all that needle sharing also increased that years AIDS infection number

... squee.

aren't we lucky?

I bet in the time that we were worrying about swine flu in America, more americans died of regular flu.

... snort.

*reaches for shotgun* KILL THE SWINE BEFORE IT CAN INFECT US ALL!

Anyway, I think this is just an overactive hoax and it distracts us from far more dangerous things such as car crashes and actual diseases that actually kill people.

http://content83886.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.omgblog.com/img/875328F2-04F1-41C9-8E83-5808A375E947

You now have swine flu.

kewl...

http://content83886.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.omgblog.com/img/875328F2-04F1-41C9-8E83-5808A375E947

You now have swine flu.

We're going to need a bigger "Awwwwwww".

http://content83886.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/www.omgblog.com/img/875328F2-04F1-41C9-8E83-5808A375E947

You now have swine flu.

WHATCHU MEAN WE CANT HAVE NO BACON YETi

aaaaww, he's so...... bite-sized...

Wilbuuuuuur

Blah swineflu isn't dangerious, it's only killed those with poor healthcare (poor parts of Mexico) and people with immune system problems to date, such as the elderly and the young and people with existing diseases or disabilities that already effect the immune system. Nothing to worry about yet, they're just worrying that it'll mutate into something more serious >.>

That'll do.

So I think were gonna survive?
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/06/05/us-response-to-swine-flu-called-good.html

I think my state's winning.
8D