Swine Flu

[Gil]

THis is getting ridiculous.

One person died. A mexican kid. Big f-ing deal. It's not a pandemic. IT'S THE FLU! I don't care if it's a new strain of flu, the symptons are practically identical.

This is the drug companies doing what they do best. For those who can't see that, it's very unfortunate. It's time to get real, here.

[tpirfan28]

And he had an underlying condition.  So it can't be considered a "true flu death".

And it's now 2009 H1N1.  Calling it swine pisses off the pigs.

[Anistorm]

I knew this would happen!!!!
Three Duck Centro elementary schools are closed because they found several cases of the flu.
My little sister doesn't attend one of those three, but I am very aware of if a case would hit her school very soon.
Yes I know you think I am crazy, but I am very alert of what's going on. 

http://www.ivpressonline.com/articles/2009/05/01/local_news/news03.txt

THis is getting ridiculous.

One person died. A mexican kid. Big f-ing deal. It's not a pandemic. IT'S THE FLU! I don't care if it's a new strain of flu, the symptons are practically identical.

This is the drug companies doing what they do best. For those who can't see that, it's very unfortunate. It's time to get real, here.

IMO, I think it's sad. It is a big deal.

[Gil]

It is a big deal.

Because you're told that it is.

[gt1racerlHDl]

Its not really a big deal,But the reason some people think it is a big deal is because they already know the people who dont wash their hands are the people who spread it in the 1st place

here's a common case of overreaction

[Localonthe8s]

American Media is terrible period.

You think everything in America is terrible, so that is no surprise.

No it isn't, you need to get over with the facts.

Please do share these "facts". 

The American media but not the media from other countries (besides Mexico) is exaggeration nearly every new issue. From Obama's election, to the swine flu, to global warming. (OMG WE"RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! )Maybe it's because we're such a huge country, but many people would have to agree with me.

I'm not gonna start a flame war here...you can do that via PM but my 2cents.

[Al]

it's not an overreaction, all organizations groups are doing what they're suppose to...however overreaction would be like so: a school district closing without a confirmed case of the H1N1 Flu. -or- like our new VP's "i'm not flying any where" rant (or something similar) on the today show. the media is sorta pushing everyone into panic, and it's only because this is a new strain of a virus and viewers aren't well informed on what exactly it is, and can only believe what the media says at that point.

[narunetto]

I think the reason they're making such a big deal out of it is, if it did say, get out of hand, it could become a serious thing. But, I doubt that will happen. They just want people to be aware of it and actually try not to get it by doing the precautions of washing hands and things like that.

[lfmusiclover]

American Media is terrible period.

You think everything in America is terrible, so that is no surprise.

No it isn't, you need to get over with the facts.

Please do share these "facts". 

The American media but not the media from other countries (besides Mexico) is exaggeration nearly every new issue. From Obama's election, to the swine flu, to global warming. (OMG WE"RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! )Maybe it's because we're such a huge country, but many people would have to agree with me.

I'm not gonna start a flame war here...you can do that via PM but my 2cents.

LOL, you've said nothing worth starting a flame war over. I asked you to substantiate your claims with proof, not your opinion.

[Localonthe8s]

Well here's one. Well I thought most people think the American media overhypes things. At least in my school during lunch we always talk about how the news handles things.http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2009/05/swine-flu-be-ready-but-dont-overreact.html

And I saw Alex's post.

[wxmediafan]

Okay, H1N1 is just the normal flu, which is why it is being called H1N1.  Also, normal flu cases ALWAYS get sent in for testing, so therefore, it's just the normal flu.  Health Departments are shutting/threatening to shut down schools because of the normal flu.  BS

I am sorry, but this is not the normal flu.  Sure, it may be a little less threatening than the media or whoever is saying it is, and it could be much worse.  It is NOT KNOWN.  This is a NEW disease, and some of you on here are not understanding that,  and I am sure more and more doctors are learning something new about it every day.  This is probably why the name has been switched from  "swine" to "H1N1".  Obviously this has to be bigger than the normal flu.  Is it being taken out of proportion?  Sure, in some cases it probably is. 

[lfmusiclover]

Okay, H1N1 is just the normal flu, which is why it is being called H1N1.  Also, normal flu cases ALWAYS get sent in for testing, so therefore, it's just the normal flu.  Health Departments are shutting/threatening to shut down schools because of the normal flu.  BS

I am sorry, but this is not the normal flu.  Sure, it may be a little less threatening than the media or whoever is saying it is, and it could be much worse.  It is NOT KNOWN.  This is a NEW disease, and some of you on here are not understanding that,  and I am sure more and more doctors are learning something new about it every day.  This is probably why the name has been switched from  "swine" to "H1N1".  Obviously this has to be bigger than the normal flu.  Is it being taken out of proportion?  Sure, in some cases it probably is.

IMO, the name change was not smart. It implies that this is the H1N1 virus, which it is, except not THE H1N1 virus we're familiar with. I think its name should reflect its difference from our run of the mill flu. Regardless of what the pork industry wants. 

[Al]

Okay, H1N1 is just the normal flu, which is why it is being called H1N1.  Also, normal flu cases ALWAYS get sent in for testing, so therefore, it's just the normal flu.  Health Departments are shutting/threatening to shut down schools because of the normal flu.  BS

I am sorry, but this is not the normal flu.  Sure, it may be a little less threatening than the media or whoever is saying it is, and it could be much worse.  It is NOT KNOWN.  This is a NEW disease, and some of you on here are not understanding that,  and I am sure more and more doctors are learning something new about it every day.  This is probably why the name has been switched from  "swine" to "H1N1".  Obviously this has to be bigger than the normal flu.  Is it being taken out of proportion?  Sure, in some cases it probably is.

IMO, the name change was not smart. It implies that this is the H1N1 virus, which it is, except not THE H1N1 virus we're familiar with. I think its name should reflect its difference from our run of the mill flu. Regardless of what the pork industry wants. 

haha. tis true, but even you said it somewhere in here - the name "swine" is a little misleading, but for a completely irrelevant reason.

it'll probably have an actual name as scientist continue to study it. overall the name is going to be misleading one way or another until it has an actual name...and it may never have it's own name, who knows.

[wxntrafficfan]

Okay, H1N1 is just the normal flu, which is why it is being called H1N1.  Also, normal flu cases ALWAYS get sent in for testing, so therefore, it's just the normal flu.  Health Departments are shutting/threatening to shut down schools because of the normal flu.  BS

I am sorry, but this is not the normal flu.  Sure, it may be a little less threatening than the media or whoever is saying it is, and it could be much worse.  It is NOT KNOWN.  This is a NEW disease, and some of you on here are not understanding that,  and I am sure more and more doctors are learning something new about it every day.  This is probably why the name has been switched from  "swine" to "H1N1".  Obviously this has to be bigger than the normal flu.  Is it being taken out of proportion?  Sure, in some cases it probably is.

IMO, the name change was not smart. It implies that this is the H1N1 virus, which it is, except not THE H1N1 virus we're familiar with. I think its name should reflect its difference from our run of the mill flu. Regardless of what the pork industry wants. 

I think this whole controversy over the name is just stupid and unnecessary. The name is what it is. I don't eat any meat from pigs (except ham once a year on Christmas or possibly again on Thanksgiving) anyway, so the name does not bother me 

[Gil]

This is a NEW disease

The flu is not a disease. No matter what the "type".

and I am sure more and more doctors are learning something new about it every day.

Sure about that?