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afoigrokerkok · 06-02-2009, 08:27 PM

Swine Flu Now Reported in All 50 States - Health News - Health.com

The hysteria and panic have subsided, but the H1N1 itself hasn't. It's actually continuing to spread - and more people are dying.

texdav · 06-02-2009, 08:41 PM

The attention span of the american peolpe and the world is very short as always.

afoigrokerkok · 06-02-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by texdav

The attention span of the american peolpe and the world is very short as always.

You're right.

Back when there were only a few cases, everyone seemed to think it was akin to the plague or something. Fast forward a month. 200,000 cases and no one cares.

Ceece · 06-02-2009, 10:20 PM

It doesn't seem to be any worse than the annual flu and that's why people stopped talking about it. Everyone used to think it was some kind of SUPER FLU that would kill most people who got it.

Katarina Witt · 06-02-2009, 10:30 PM

The CDC thinks it may be worse come fall. It will drift down to the southern hemisphere where it's now late fall, and may pick up virulence.

Hesster · 06-02-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by afoigrokerkok

You're right.

Back when there were only a few cases, everyone seemed to think it was akin to the plague or something. Fast forward a month. 200,000 cases and no one cares.

But how many of those cases ended up in fatalities? Captain Tripps it isn't.

dcsldcd · 06-02-2009, 11:05 PM

man-made and politically propelled

ergohead · 06-02-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Katiana

The CDC thinks it may be worse come fall. It will drift down to the southern hemisphere where it's now late fall, and may pick up virulence.

Or it could stop off at the Philippines and pick up ebola.

mississauga75 · 06-02-2009, 11:40 PM

I wonder if they are going to develop a vaccine for this type of flu and incorporate it into the 2009 stock. In the meantime - eat your fruits and veggies, get your sleep, minimize your stress and Wash your hands frequently!!!

Synopsis · 06-03-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by afoigrokerkok

You're right.

Back when there were only a few cases, everyone seemed to think it was akin to the plague or something. Fast forward a month. 200,000 cases and no one cares.

Please link to the source that claims there are 200,000 cases. I don't believe that is remotely accurate.

EDIT: Never mind, I found the link. But it also says there are only a little over 10,000 confirmed cases. The 200,000 estimate is a stretch, IMO.