Swine Flu in Houston???? Official Thread (pharmacies, dangerous, rain)

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by JamesLang

Just get some supply of Tamiflu and you should be prepared.

It is just tough being a new employee. Technically, according to HR policy, I'm not supposed to spend any vacation time until July. I'm sure they would bend the rules for a flu epidemic, but this isn't how I wanted to spend my first vacation days!

[ShelbyGirl1]

Here is an up-dated list of school closings:

Cy-Fair ISD:
Horne Elementary-closed until May 18th
All school-related gatherings canceled
Yeager Elementary-closed until May 18th
All school-related gatherings canceled
Conroe ISD:
Glen Loch Elementary-closed until May 8th
Houston ISD:
Hamilton Middle School-reopened May 4th
Harvard Elementary- closed until further notice
Lyons Elementary- closed until further notice
Humble ISD:
Maplebrook Elementary closed until May 18th
Katy ISD:
Beckendorff Junior High-closed until May 11th
Klein ISD:
Kuehnle Elementary-closed until May 18th
Lamar Consolidated ISD:
Lamar Junior High-closed until May 8th
Bowie Elementary-closed until May 8th (warning to parents: it may close until the 18th)
Liberty ISD: All schools closed until May 6th
Pasadena ISD:
Matthys Elementary-closed until May 18th
Private Schools:
Episcopal High School (Bellaire)-closed until May 14th
St. Anne Catholic School-closed until May 6th
Greatwood Montessori in Fort Bend-closed until further notice

[musiclovr89]

everything will be fine. no need to worry

[EasilyAmused]

First US death from the Swine today in McAllen.

[ShelbyGirl1]

Yeah...but she had chronic health problems as well.
State officials confirm first Texan death from swine flu - KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX: newswest9.com |

[Oildog]

Originally Posted by chris_ut

The flu spreads around the world every year so nothing new there. This strain may be worse than usual but so far I don't see anything that would cause too much worry. Hopefully the news will get bored of this after a few days and start hyping some other unrealistic threat that will kill us all (tune in at 10 to find out what it is!).

Yep...its almost time to start hearing about Paris Hilton or Lindsy Lohan having a catfight in a club or some 'excessive/disrespectful sports gesture'. Although I like the lysol smell of some airlines and the handwash germicides available at the airports.

[ShelbyGirl1]

LOL...hey, at least it took presidence over Obama's dog and we haven't had to hear about that!

[Topaz]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

First US death from the Swine today in McAllen.

Very sad. She had just given birth to a baby.

[EasilyAmused]

Has the media been told not to report on this anymore? Seems the cases are spreading but less and less coverage is occuring.

[Poltracker]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

Has the media been told not to report on this anymore? Seems the cases are spreading but less and less coverage is occuring.

You think w/ 2 new deaths in the last 5 days they might pay some attention, but they are rather fickle.