H1N1 Flu

BloodyCheery · May 2, 2009 12:10 AM

Okay, so everyone knows about the so-called "swine" flu. I'm sure you all have heard plenty of things about it. Old news is old news.

Well, I might have some interesting info to share with you all, thanks to a broadcast from my Naval Hospital Corps school Captain. It might not seem important to some or all of you, but I thought it was interesting to share. Who knows, it might help someone. I'll just type up what I wrote down in my notebook.

H1N1 is a brand new virus (DUH)
Currently there is no vaccine for it. A sample of the virus has already been obtained, so right now a vaccine is in development. A vaccine should be available after an initial case & strain recognition. In other words, if the virus mutates like the H5N1 (bird flu) virus has been doing, we're all fucked.
H1N1 is a disease from pigs caused by influenza, type A, virus.
Symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and rhinorrhea (runny nose). It's basically the same as other flu viruses WITH THE EXCEPTION OF gastro (stomach and intestine) problems.
H1N1 is sensitive to Tamiflu.
Tamiflu is NOT the same as Theraflu.
There is a limited amount of Tamiflu due to restrictions.
The course of the illness is 7 days. The case in the U.S. is, at the moment, mild.

HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO PREVENT SPREADING THE VIRUS AND/OR CATCHING IT:
Avoid shaking hands. In fact, avoid touching other people's hands (no high fives).
Be very careful when you go out, especially to eat: Studies show that 50% of people @ baseball games (a game at a stadium mostly) do not wash their hands after using the restroom - these are the people that hand out hot dogs & drinks. I can confirm incidents like this since I have once worked at places like Burger King. Most of the workers do NOT wash their hands.
Use sanitizers.
DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN AND PEPTO-BISMOL IF YOU ARE CONFIRMED TO HAVE THE FLU. DON'T EVEN GIVE IT TO CHILDREN. KIDS ARE HIGH AT RISK TO BECOME PARALYZED IF GIVEN ANY OF THE TWO WHEN ILL.
Practive good hygiene.
Cough into a tissue (dispose it afterwards) or sleeve - not your hand.
Have a positive mindset! Odd, I know, but they say it helps.

Here are some websites to visit for info:
www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm
www.ready.gov
This is going to sound really stupid, but the Captain said that Twitter is also helpful @ finding information...depending on who is giving it.

I really hope this helps. Some of the info is common sense, but I've run into people who aren't very familiar with proper hygiene and have no fucking clue about flu symptoms and such. Pass this along if you think this will be helpful for others. Stay smart and healthy!

loon · May 2, 2009 12:13 AM

there already is a topic about the swine flu whats the point in making another one

Daveb0t · May 2, 2009 12:16 AM

dear lord who gives a shit its the fucking flu

If it mutates its because we\\\'ve been working so hard to try and wipe it out.

Quote from: loonthere already is a topic about the swine flu whats the point in making another one

yea man you have it right someone make loon a mod

loon · May 2, 2009 12:18 AM

Quote from: dvvebbbsiuodear lord who gives a shit its the fucking flu

pretty much, yes. give it a month or two and it will be about as uninteresting as the bird flu, remember that one?

BloodyCheery · May 2, 2009 12:21 AM

loon: You have not read the full post, have you? Not to worry.

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dvvebbbsiuo: You're right, it's just a flu. It's not as big of a deal as everyone is making it to be. However, I'm only posting this to pass along some info I received today. I thought that the way to prevent catching/spreading it would be very helpful for people who don't want to catch it. And honestly, who the hell wants to be bedridden for 7 or more days? I sure as hell don't.

Flash · May 2, 2009 12:48 AM

every single piece of advice regarding the flu sounds like common sense to me

I\\\'m not implying that I read the first post cuz I didn\\\'t

BloodyCheery · May 2, 2009 12:49 AM

Quote from: Flashevery single piece of advice regarding the flu sounds like common sense to me

I'm not implying that I read the first post cuz I didn't

It IS common sense. The sad thing is that there are a lot of people out there that don't know good personal hygiene and how to protect themselves from viruses and disease.

InsaneX · May 2, 2009 12:54 AM

thank you for opening my eyes on the subject of pork flu

BloodyCheery · May 2, 2009 12:55 AM

No problem. I'm a doctor-in-training.

Flash · May 2, 2009 01:16 AM

Quote from: BloodyCheery
Quote from: Flashevery single piece of advice regarding the flu sounds like common sense to me

I'm not implying that I read the first post cuz I didn't

It IS common sense. The sad thing is that there are a lot of people out there that don't know good personal hygiene and how to protect themselves from viruses and disease.

therefore swine flu = natural selection

BloodyCheery · May 2, 2009 01:18 AM

Quote from: Flash
Quote from: BloodyCheery
Quote from: Flashevery single piece of advice regarding the flu sounds like common sense to me

I'm not implying that I read the first post cuz I didn't

It IS common sense. The sad thing is that there are a lot of people out there that don't know good personal hygiene and how to protect themselves from viruses and disease.

therefore swine flu = natural selection

Haha, true true. Watch, there's going to be something like the Hamster Flu next.

Necronomitr0n · May 2, 2009 01:58 AM

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rude

texas · May 2, 2009 02:24 AM

its captain trips

no hope remains

salutations · May 2, 2009 03:26 AM

has anyone compared the amount of deaths caused by bird flu and swine flu to you know, the amount of deaths caused byyy

car crashes
lung cancer
heart disease
being shot in the fuckin skull i mean really don't you think we have some other things to worry about?

billy · May 2, 2009 04:35 AM

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rude

crucify her

Greenkitten · May 2, 2009 05:14 AM

Quote from: dicksinthebutthas anyone compared the amount of deaths caused by bird flu and swine flu to you know, the amount of deaths caused byyy

car crashes
lung cancer
heart disease
being shot in the fuckin skull i mean really don't you think we have some other things to worry about?

more people have died by getting anal raped by a horse then the death toll of swine flu in america

mishkamash · May 3, 2009 12:29 AM

side effects may include zombification

Daveb0t · May 3, 2009 12:30 AM

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Quote from: dicksinthebutthas anyone compared the amount of deaths caused by bird flu and swine flu to you know, the amount of deaths caused byyy

car crashes
lung cancer
heart disease
being shot in the fuckin skull i mean really don't you think we have some other things to worry about?

more people have died by getting anal raped by a horse then the death toll of swine flu in america

perforated*

ansel · May 3, 2009 04:58 AM

Quote from: dicksinthebutthas anyone compared the amount of deaths caused by bird flu and swine flu to you know, the amount of deaths caused byyy

car crashes
lung cancer
heart disease
being shot in the fuckin skull i mean really don't you think we have some other things to worry about?

i compared it to regular flu, and so far i am unimpressed