DanR Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hi - Dan Where you given the mask? Or did you think to buy one? :-? I was riding with another patient that brought some face masks. I did not see any masks being distributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hopefully, a little perspective. Most of these numbers are from the CDC's website except where otherwise cited.Total population of US = 304,059,724 (US Census) # of Americans who are killed by "normal" influenza each year = 63,001 # of Americans who die of Heart Disease = 652,091 # of Americans who die of Chronic lower respiratory diseases = 130,933 # of Americans who die of "normal" flu and Pneumonia = 63,001 # of American who die of Diabetes = 75,119 # of Americans who die of accidents = 117,809 # of Americans who have confirmed Swine Flu (as of 11 am 4-29-09) = 91 # of Americans who have died from Swine Flu = 1 Total population of Mexico City = 8,836,045 (Wikipedia) # of Mexico citizens who have confirmed Swine Flu = 26 # of Mexico citizens who have died = 7 All in all 9 countries have reported a collected total of 148 cases of Swine Flu. If we adjust and say that normal flu happens evenly throughout the year (which it doesn't, it tends to occur during certain months or flu season), then roughly 2,100 Americans die from normal flu each month. You're far more likely to die from normal flu at the grocery store than Swine flu. I suspect one of the reasons it's hitting hard in Mexico City is due to the poor air quality. Mexico City is a very large and densely populated city surrounded by geographical features which encourage air stagnation and is rather known for air pollution, and flu is a disease which attacks the respiratory system. I think some of those numbers need to be updated.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I was riding with another patient that brought some face masks. I did not see any masks being distributed. Thanks Dan- I saw them handing out masks on TV BUT it wasn't at the border, it was in some town And as of tonight or maybe last night( not sure) the border inspectors were wearing masks but it could be of their choice, not like it's mandatory things are changing - W.H.O. has it now @ phase 5 I do wish things would start to look better down there... Just for everyones sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I was riding with another patient that brought some face masks. I did not see any masks being distributed. So hows the CO2 going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I KEEP HEARING THE WORD PANDEMIC AND WONDERED WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THAT AND EPIDEMIC WAS: PANDEMIC –adjective 1. (of a disease) prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area. 2. general; universal: pandemic fear of atomic war. –noun 3. a pandemic disease. EPIDEMIC adjective 1. Also, ep⋅i⋅dem⋅i⋅cal. (of a disease) affecting many persons at the same time, and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent. 2. extremely prevalent; widespread. –noun 3. a temporary prevalence of a disease. 4. a rapid spread or increase in the occurrence of something: an epidemic of riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I just wish they would get control over this ---- Already! I think NY is like 100 cases now.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 YESTERDAY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION CHANGED FROM A PHASE 4 TO A 5 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC ALERT THE "WHO" HAS GREAT INFORMATION AND LOOKS TO BE ALOT MORE UP TO DATE THEN THE CDC http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 booo - get this under control! Im supposed to go to TJ for PS May 18th grrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 booo - get this under control!Im supposed to go to TJ for PS May 18th grrr me - the 19th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 aww well I hope it gets cleared up so we can get our surgeries - and so no one else has to get sick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 aww well I hope it gets cleared up so we can get our surgeries - and so no one else has to get sick... I WORK FOR THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE JUST CLOSED AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE NEXT 7 DAYS I HAD TO LAUGH THOUGH, ONE STUDENT, MAYBE 7 or 8 I HEARD OVER TALKING SAID TODAY, "YOU KNOW "BILLY" YOUR NOT LOOKING TO GOOD, I THINK YOU MY HAVE THE SWINE FLU." "I DON'T HAVE THE SWINE FLU, I'M NOT MEXICAN" KIDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 even my child came home from school (we are in Alberta) all worried because of things the kids were saying. I was sort of giggling while re-assuring her...cuz it was cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyMarie Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am scheduled for my first fill on Saturday. Has anyone heard any updates on travel to Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmie Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I am planning on being there on May 14th until May 17th for my first fill. When I made the plans for the trip there was no mention of the SF. I did not get the trip cancellation because my last trip to TJ was so good. We decided to stay a few extra days this time, sort of a mini vacation so to speak. I am a bit nervous but I am still going ahead with my plans. It appears that it is getting better there and worse here in the states. Go figure. Hopefully we will be fine and won't bring back anything to friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyh Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have just returned, tonight, from Tijuana. The situation is really sad. They do not have one confirmed case but everyone is so afraid to go there. The good people of Tijuana are really hurting from the lack of tourists. I live in Calgary, AB, Canada and we have a number of confirmed cases. No one is warning people to not come here. Saying Mexico is unsafe is unfair. We had a wonderful time and never felt we were in danger of getting sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I have just returned, tonight, from Tijuana. The situation is really sad. They do not have one confirmed case but everyone is so afraid to go there. The good people of Tijuana are really hurting from the lack of tourists. I live in Calgary, AB, Canada and we have a number of confirmed cases. No one is warning people to not come here. Saying Mexico is unsafe is unfair. We had a wonderful time and never felt we were in danger of getting sick.I think the big difference is people in your country didn't die, where in Mexico they did.... There could be so many reasons why they died in Mexico. all in all they're dead............ with the economy the way it is adds to it. Meaning things are bad for many people, Even if they were planing to go to Mexico Why take a chance in getting sick when you really shouldn’t be going cause the money is tight these days Did you hear over in Egypt they slaughtered 300,000 pigs cause of swine flu.... I'm going down on the 19th................. And there are 300 cases here in the states. However I also think People have a better idea of what is going on — it has seemed to peak And there hasn’t been a reported Swine flu death in Mexico in days......... So that's good, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I. It appears that it is getting better there and worse here in the states. Go figure. Hopefully we will be fine and won't bring back anything to friends and family. I'm kindda thinking of it as I still have 14 days, And God knows what could happen in that time As the days pass more facts are coming out - We also know that Tamiflu helps with the recovery, Making it not as bad here for us.... by the end of this week All the fact should be - We'll know for sure.... Here's an article if you care to read http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/06/health/0....html?ref=world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I am planning on being there on May 14th until May 17th for my first fill. When I made the plans for the trip there was no mention of the SF. I did not get the trip cancellation because my last trip to TJ was so good. We decided to stay a few extra days this time, sort of a mini vacation so to speak. I am a bit nervous but I am still going ahead with my plans. It appears that it is getting better there and worse here in the states. Go figure. Hopefully we will be fine and won't bring back anything to friends and family. Kimmie, I will be there for a fill on the 14th as well. Perhaps we will meet! Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 OMG! just when ya thought it was safe - 3 friggin schools are closing in Queens NY. The School's principal is in the hospital, All that have been hospitalized over Swine Flu have other heath issuers that cuae them to get so sick.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 OMG! just when ya thought it was safe - 3 friggin schools are closing in Queens NY. The School's principal is in the hospital, All that have been hospitalized over Swine Flu have other heath issuers that cuae them to get so sick.......... ((((((((((((((((((((Shiney)))))))))))))))))))) Thanks for posting this. I thought the excitement was over too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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