Pandemic?

[Cindyluwho]

Every number I have heard matches your previous posts for numbers, 60 dead, 1000 confirmed cases. What other numbers are you hearing? How else do you expect them to report, "well, there are 20 million people in Mexico City so there are 20 million unconfirmed cases and 1000 confirmed."?? It sounds to me like the government is being prudent and cautious and limited interaction to slow the spread. I think they are just being proactive and not panicking.

Those are the numbers that I have heard also, but the CDC is reporting very differently, simply because cases have to be "confirmed" before they are listed. http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm

California: 6
Texas: 2
Mexico: 7

The media is telling us over 1000 believed to be infected in Mexico but the CDC can only report the 7 confirmed cases. By the time any new cases are confirmed, it could be a little late in the game. I'm not saying to panic, but as others said, BE PREPARED. Take that extra step, wash hands more closely, be ready with supplies. We should all live that way ever day but it's easy to become lax.

 

[flying_babyb]

time to get some more MRE's. Some taste pretty bad but there cheap for a case.....

 

[EMom]

We were planning to take off the San Antonio for a few days, but I'm blowing that off now. Nothing like picking up swine flu as a souvenir to ruin a trip. The thing that worries me is that the US is always sooooooooo worried about offending Mexico that I am concerned that attitude will color any decision regarding whether or not to restrict travel to/from Mexico. I have this vision of weeks from now, one out of three Mexicans suffering from swine flu and the US still saying it's not time to restrict travel. Just how independent is the CDC? (And I ask that in all seriousness.....Does anyone know? )

 

[justjulie]

Here's what is being reported up here:

http://www.healthzone.ca/health/article/624425

 

[rparmfamily]

Glad I live on an island! I hope this all ends soon!

 

[flying_babyb]

humm Im thinking island life could be good LOL. Im actully a bit worried about this, though Wfrv (local news channel) clames wisconsin is already prepairing.

 

[Disneycrazymom]

What will happen at Disneyworld and Disneyland in this situation? Would they close for 10 days? It would seem like they would have to but what a sad time that would be.

 

[flying_babyb]

Wow disney closing for 10 days could screw up alot of peoples plans. Hey what about mail? Germs can be spred on mail.

 

[MelanieC]

Wow - 2 confirmed cases in Kansas and 8 of the 9 samples in NY with those students are most likely Swine Flu - I don't think they tested all of them.

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[yoopermom]

I hate to be a pessimist, but it seems as though Americans value their "freedoms" so much, that it would be hard for many to accept even temporary isolation. We live in a very rural area, and I know many people who rarely leave their tiny towns, but that's not the case for the majority of people. DH and I have plenty of supplies laid in (thanks to living in a horrid climate), but have had serious discussions about what it would take for us to hunker down and stay home. I know people say, "Then I would lose my job", but at what point is your health/life going to be worth more than your job?

Terri

 

[Erin1700]

It's in New York too??
We have tickets to see The Little Mermaid on May 9th! Would you still go? We are taking out DD8.

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[kacaju]

It's in New York too??
We have tickets to see The Little Mermaid on May 9th! Would you still go? We are taking out DD8.

From the news it was a HS in Queens that had a flu outbreak. I would not worry right now about May 9th. a lot can happen between now and then.

 

[MelanieC]

It's in New York too??
We have tickets to see The Little Mermaid on May 9th! Would you still go? We are taking out DD8.

At this point I would, but I think it's something I would watch. May 9th is still a while away.


Most of these cases are very mild and no deaths in the US. But -since 68 people died in Mexico, its something you have to watch out for. I think that getting care Immediately when you get symptoms is key.

I think only time will tell with this.

 

[paintnolish]

I'm meh about the swine flu. Take that, tag fairy!

 

[yoopermom]

I also think that most people do not make it a habit of storing items needlessly especially considering the poorer regions of the world because most people simply do not have the resources (money, room, conditions) to do so.

While I would fully agree that many non-Americans may not be able to store items, I fail to understand why the majority of Americans could not keep the basics as listed by the CBC in their homes. It doesn't take much room/$$ to have a few weeks worth of food/water/meds. Forget the flu, what about the next time a blizzzard/hurricane/tornado/etc strikes, shouldn't you have the basics on hand, just in case? IMHO, storing items is not "needless", and can always be used eventually. My DH used to work seasonally only, and I stored like crazy all summer (work season) so we could eat during the off season. Every Xmas we make my elderly grandmas "care totes" that have exactly that in them, enough basics to keep them going for a few weeks just in case they become isolated due to weather or, god forbid, something worse.

Terri

 

[KSchwagg86]

Hmmm...this is unsettling...

 

[pennymom]

I've been reading up a bit on the available info, and also work for the Red Cross, which has a lot of good information on preparedness on it's website. If you're thinking of stocking up on supplies in case it becomes a pandemic, there's some good information. And don't forget to stock up on prescription meds, pet food, and may other things often forgotten. Here are a few links:

http://www.redcross.org/flash/brr/English-flash/default.asp
Online tutorials on being prepared for emergencies/disasters

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site...110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
link to packing a preparedness kit

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site...toid=d38510c6c38d0210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD
page has link to a checklist on flu guidelines

Wow, never thought I'd be having this conversation!

 

[LuvOrlando]

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