So swin flu is no different than regular seasonal flu - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisSedan · 05-05-2009, 10:18 AM

Saw on news today that there is really no more danger than regular flu. Actually there have been no reported deaths in the states of people getting it. And people die normally from normal flu every year. Only the elderly or very young who have weak immune systems.

Just completely blown out of media proportions. What i dont get is why they are shutting down schools. I mean every time there is flu season we should all have to walk around with masks and close down all schools?!?

SIPNGAS · 05-05-2009, 10:20 AM

We have a lot of cases here in Wisconsin and they were interviewing some high schoolers who had it. They said in the 2 days it took for the tests to come back confirming it was indeed the Swine Flu, they were already feeling better. I'm sorry, but I've had the REGULAR flu and felt like a truck hit me for a week.

The power of the media is scary. That and it was an opportunity to stimulate the economy through sales of drugs people don't need and hand sanitizer.

YarisSedan · 05-05-2009, 10:27 AM

Yeah they said there were a lot of people were buying drugs on the internet that were supose to "protect" them from the swine flu lol

nsmitchell · 05-05-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

Yeah they said there were a lot of people were buying drugs on the internet that were supose to "protect" them from the swine flu lol

I just bought some great shampoo and soap that will protect me! LOL!

This stuff is awesome! http://www.swineflugone.com/ hehe

SailDesign · 05-05-2009, 10:30 AM

Here is a GREAT leaflet, soon to be distributed to every home in the UK, that lays out a great deal of common-sense info and advice about swine flu.
Having looked in the papers in both the UK and the US, this appears to be very well-balanced, and free from hysterical babbling.
Enjoy.

MadMax · 05-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Each year approximately 36,000 people in the US die from seasonal flu-related causes (Source: CDC).

Last I saw, the total number of deaths specifically attributed to this recent outbreak of Swine Flu (H1N1) in the US was 1 (Source: CDC).

You decide...

Cheers! M2

MadMax · 05-05-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Each year approximately 36,000 people in the US die from seasonal flu-related causes (Source: CDC).

Last I saw, the total number of deaths specifically attributed to this recent outbreak of Swine Flu (H1N1) in the US was 2 (Source: CDC).

You decide...

Cheers! M2

Updated, apparently a lady in McAllen died today because of the H1N1, but she had health problems already...

Still, on average, 98 people died of seasons flu-related causes today. Same will happen tomorrow. And the next day...

Cheers! M2

SilverBack · 05-05-2009, 08:20 PM

Repost: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17072 (sorry

)

And I agree it's not that bad. As a matter of fact last I heard it's starting to wind down in Mexico. Pretty sure other countries will be next. People falling for the exaggerated media propaganda is still kinda funny though lol

07WYarisRS · 05-06-2009, 12:35 AM

Just like the Sars from years ago
Pneumonia and the common flu kills 100X more people very year then these hyped up BS things do.
Shit last year it was all about the huge outbreak of West Nile... BS

YarisSedan · 05-06-2009, 12:37 AM

I think the media has to find some sort of outbreak scare anually. Swine flu, bird flu, west nile, sars etc

Kioshi · 05-06-2009, 09:53 PM

west nile virus is almost every year, lol...we're immuned to it by now..

05-05-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	So swin flu is no different than regular seasonal flu Saw on news today that there is really no more danger than regular flu. Actually there have been no reported deaths in the states of people getting it. And people die normally from normal flu every year. Only the elderly or very young who have weak immune systems. Just completely blown out of media proportions. What i dont get is why they are shutting down schools. I mean every time there is flu season we should all have to walk around with masks and close down all schools?!?

05-05-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	We have a lot of cases here in Wisconsin and they were interviewing some high schoolers who had it. They said in the 2 days it took for the tests to come back confirming it was indeed the Swine Flu, they were already feeling better. I'm sorry, but I've had the REGULAR flu and felt like a truck hit me for a week. The power of the media is scary. That and it was an opportunity to stimulate the economy through sales of drugs people don't need and hand sanitizer. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

05-05-2009, 08:20 PM	#8
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Repost: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17072 (sorry ) And I agree it's not that bad. As a matter of fact last I heard it's starting to wind down in Mexico. Pretty sure other countries will be next. People falling for the exaggerated media propaganda is still kinda funny though lol __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

05-06-2009, 12:35 AM	#9
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	Just like the Sars from years ago Pneumonia and the common flu kills 100X more people very year then these hyped up BS things do. Shit last year it was all about the huge outbreak of West Nile... BS __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

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05-05-2009, 10:27 AM	#3
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Yeah they said there were a lot of people were buying drugs on the internet that were supose to "protect" them from the swine flu lol

05-05-2009, 12:41 PM	#6
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Each year approximately 36,000 people in the US die from seasonal flu-related causes (Source: CDC). Last I saw, the total number of deaths specifically attributed to this recent outbreak of Swine Flu (H1N1) in the US was 1 (Source: CDC). You decide... Cheers! M2

05-06-2009, 12:37 AM	#10
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I think the media has to find some sort of outbreak scare anually. Swine flu, bird flu, west nile, sars etc

05-06-2009, 09:53 PM	#11
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	west nile virus is almost every year, lol...we're immuned to it by now..