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That's a good point, i've got some in my cupboards somewhere (they double up as good fancy dress)
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That's a good point, i've got some in my cupboards somewhere (they double up as good fancy dress)
Uncle C
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Those masks look crap and have no certification - like buying a condom with a hole in.
If you are buying masks go for at least a P2 certification or better still a P3.
These will be the number one fashion accessory this summer.
Uncle C
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Possibly, but here is the effect that the last time this H1N1 strain of flu hit the world big time. Like the 1918 outbreak the flu is predominantly killing people aged 25 to 45.
Spanish Flu A(H1N1), 1918 - It is estimated that between 20 per cent and 40 per cent of the world's population were affected by Spanish influenza, which emerged in the spring of 1918 in Europe and the United States. The infection then travelled via troopships and by land to Africa and Asia.
The disease emerged in two waves - the first was highly contagious but with a relatively low death toll, but the second, which started in August 1918, saw a 10-fold increase in the death rate, according to the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology.
Between 20 and 50 million people were killed, including millions of young adults - more people died as a result of the disease than in the First World War. 250,000 people died in Britain alone.
The attack rate and mortality of the disease were highest among those aged between 20 and 50. The illness characteristically took hold very quickly, with patients who began feeling unwell in the morning often dead by nightfall.
Many patients who lived through the first few days of the flu were killed by complications such as pneumonia. A virus with the severity of Spanish flu has not been seen since, possibly because of advancements in medical care, living conditions and nutrition during the 20th century.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
The world is VASTLY overpopulated. Its about time we had some kind of global catastophe that wipes out billions. Then at least the icecaps will come back and we'll still have most of Norfolk in 50 years time, or something.
Hopefully I'll dodge the bullet, but if not, I've had a good innings.
Hopefully I'll dodge the bullet, but if not, I've had a good innings.
Uncle C
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The Maharajah of Sydney
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Because pigs can't fly ..
adrian29uk
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It is better to be over hyped and prepared for stuff like this.
If you look at that google maps the suspect cases keeps rising every day.
At the moment it is a very mild strain. What they are worried about is if this continues to pass between people then it might mutate in to something much much worse. No one can afford this, and I think some people should at least pay attention and stop seeing this another over hyped thing.
This is totally different to the bird flu scare, it was not passing from person to person and spreading.
If you look at that google maps the suspect cases keeps rising every day.
At the moment it is a very mild strain. What they are worried about is if this continues to pass between people then it might mutate in to something much much worse. No one can afford this, and I think some people should at least pay attention and stop seeing this another over hyped thing.
This is totally different to the bird flu scare, it was not passing from person to person and spreading.
Bevendean Hillbilly
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Its already killed or hospitalised more than SARS and Avian flu put together so I'd say it should be taken seriously.
I Would agree with you but suspected cases are being reported it hasnt been reported that they actually have it it may just be people panicking, Lets just hope so anyway
If it hybridises/mutates with H5N1, will it be called Flying Pig flu ?
adrian29uk
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Don't know how accurate wikipedia is
2009 swine flu outbreak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2009 swine flu outbreak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
bright1064
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I have been looking at the table on there.
It makes for sobering reading, as the number of countries affected goes up.
Lyndhurst 14
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As the late Peter Sellers would have said - "swine" flu
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I bloody love Mexico, but if I had a holiday booked for there RIGHT NOW, then I would be pooping my pants a little bit on whether to go.
Man of Harveys
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They just said on the news that wearing an Andy Booth mask offers full protection against SCHWEIN flu, bird flu, mad cow disease, cat elbow and dog AIDS.
bright1064
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This is the sky news take on 'swine flu' maps...
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Interactive-Graphics/Swine-Flu-Map
They have gone for colour coded face masks to depict the spread of this disease!
FLAIR!
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Interactive-Graphics/Swine-Flu-Map
They have gone for colour coded face masks to depict the spread of this disease!
FLAIR!
adrian29uk
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Talksport just said 25 suspected, I say suspected cases now in the UK.