Swine Flu . . . DM?

yola · 27-04-2009, 06:09 PM

Having come back with a temperature and sniffles from the West Coast DM, do you think you and OH ought to be tested for this?

My step-daugther is scheduled to go to Mexico on holiday in 5 weeks time . . . hopefully this thing will have blown over by then as she has a compromised imune system which means that she's extra-susceptible to such viruses.

dandysmom · 27-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Actually Yola, she was on the East Coast in Georgia, where no cases have shown up ..... yet. I couldn't help but wonder about the same thing, however.

This strain is scarily similar to the great WWI pandemic in that it is much more fatal to young healthy adults, instead of the very young and elderly. They are saying that's because in that age group the immune system is very strong and sets up such a strong defense against the virus that it can weaken the body to the point that it can be fatal. Oddly, those with weaker immune responses are much more likely to have a mild case and survive.

I saw on TV at noon that the UK is recommending no travel to the States or Mexico unless really necessary. I'm mildly concerned, but not panicy. If it does come, I still have a stockpile of latex gloves and face masks from the anthrax scare a few years back!!

yola · 27-04-2009, 08:17 PM

You're right Eileen - of course Georgia's in the east. Why did I have San Diego on my mind??

Sorry, my geography is apalling

dandysmom · 27-04-2009, 08:23 PM

Can't be worse than mine on the UK, Yola! We should worry a bit about Moli when she goes back to Houston!

calismum · 27-04-2009, 08:24 PM

Just heard on news that 2 confirmed cases in Scotland.

It really seems to be a bad strain doesn't it.

dandysmom · 27-04-2009, 08:29 PM

Scotland? How awful; anywhere near you?

Kazz · 27-04-2009, 08:30 PM

Woah have I missed something I must watch the news read the papers....two cases in Scotland...had they been to Mexico or had contact with people who had by any chance, or is this an independant outbreak?

calismum · 27-04-2009, 08:34 PM

The hospital is around 35 miles from us, but the people are from Forth Valley which is more to the east.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/sc...6908-21313566/

dandysmom · 27-04-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazz

Woah have I missed something I must watch the news read the papers....two cases in Scotland...had they been to Mexico or had contact with people who had by any chance, or is this an independant outbreak?

Here you go, Kazz....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009...e-flu-scotland

Moli · 27-04-2009, 09:39 PM

We were in ther Gulf of Mexico

I do not intend going back to Houston for a while, but Hubby goes back in 2 weeks

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