Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak

TheMercenary · 04-25-2009, 03:10 AM

Anyone keeping an eye on this? We probably should.

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNe...53N22820090425

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N24449988.htm

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090425/D97P8SD00.html

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N24524032.htm

Sundae · 04-25-2009, 03:16 AM

I heard about it on the news this morning.
Grim.

piercehawkeye45 · 04-25-2009, 09:50 AM

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MEXICO CITY, April 24 (Reuters) - The majority of the people killed in Mexico's fatal flu outbreak were adults between 25 and 45 years old, a Mexican health official said on Friday.

This is the scary part.

Elspode · 04-25-2009, 10:03 AM

This stat would seem to indicate to me that those who are more active and likely to be out and about socializing are at greater risk. Or I could be completely wrong. The stat as posted doesn't really reveal whether or not this age range is dying more than younger or older people who have been exposed, or if there are simply more members of that demographic who have contracted the flu.

piercehawkeye45 · 04-25-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

This stat would seem to indicate to me that those who are more active and likely to be out and about socializing are at greater risk. Or I could be completely wrong. The stat as posted doesn't really reveal whether or not this age range is dying more than younger or older people who have been exposed, or if there are simply more members of that demographic who have contracted the flu.

That's true but influenza viruses usually only kill the young and old because of a weaker immune systems. Since the majority of people that have died are middle aged, it hints that this is a strong strain along with its never before seen avian, swine, and human hybrid makeup.

Pie · 04-25-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

This stat would seem to indicate to me that those who are more active and likely to be out and about socializing are at greater risk. Or I could be completely wrong. The stat as posted doesn't really reveal whether or not this age range is dying more than younger or older people who have been exposed, or if there are simply more members of that demographic who have contracted the flu.

In a lot of cases, the immune response of the host itself is what is deadly in a flu infection. Those with the most aggressive immune response are young and middle-aged adults. Children and the elderly can squeak by.

The same was true for bird flu.

Kitsune · 04-25-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

never before seen avian, swine, and human hybrid makeup.

Shawnee123 · 04-25-2009, 12:46 PM

I hope the pigs are stocking up on Theraflu.

Kitsune · 04-25-2009, 11:36 PM

Friend of mine that lives around the corner notified me that I haven't heard from him this past week because has been shut in for some days now with high fever, aches, chills, dizziness and minor breathing issues. Hope he doesn't mind if I keep my distance from him for another seven days or so.

Aliantha · 04-26-2009, 04:43 AM

My cousin just got back from south america. She came back with dengue fever and some blasto(something) virus. Since she had to give samples of everything to determine her illnesses, I'm assuming she's safe, but I hope she gets checked out anyway.

capnhowdy · 04-26-2009, 09:36 AM

We can expect a flood of illegals as a result. Some of them will be infected. May God have mercy on our souls.

sugarpop · 04-26-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by capnhowdy

We can expect a flood of illegals as a result. Some of them will be infected. May God have mercy on our souls.

yea, Janet Napolitano said today they would probably be testing people at the border, and I wondered what the hell they were going to do with all the people who crossing illegally.

Bullitt · 04-27-2009, 01:19 AM

Next come the zombies.. you all just wait and see.

Apollo · 04-27-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

Next come the zombies.. you all just wait and see.

True that. It's gonna be crazy.

capnhowdy · 04-27-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarpop

yea, Janet Napolitano said today they would probably be testing people at the border, and I wondered what the hell they were going to do with all the people who crossing illegally.

My sentiments exactly.

04-25-2009, 03:10 AM	#1
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04-25-2009, 03:16 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I heard about it on the news this morning. Grim. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-25-2009, 10:03 AM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	This stat would seem to indicate to me that those who are more active and likely to be out and about socializing are at greater risk. Or I could be completely wrong. The stat as posted doesn't really reveal whether or not this age range is dying more than younger or older people who have been exposed, or if there are simply more members of that demographic who have contracted the flu. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-25-2009, 12:46 PM	#8
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I hope the pigs are stocking up on Theraflu. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-26-2009, 04:43 AM	#10
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	My cousin just got back from south america. She came back with dengue fever and some blasto(something) virus. Since she had to give samples of everything to determine her illnesses, I'm assuming she's safe, but I hope she gets checked out anyway. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

04-25-2009, 11:36 PM	#9
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Friend of mine that lives around the corner notified me that I haven't heard from him this past week because has been shut in for some days now with high fever, aches, chills, dizziness and minor breathing issues. Hope he doesn't mind if I keep my distance from him for another seven days or so.

04-26-2009, 09:36 AM	#11
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	We can expect a flood of illegals as a result. Some of them will be infected. May God have mercy on our souls. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

04-27-2009, 01:19 AM	#13
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Next come the zombies.. you all just wait and see. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

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