Anyone got/know anyone with Swine Flu?

[Lisa21]

AWG-Just read your second post so I retract the above

 

[karen.488walker]

Are we still talking about Swine Flu?

The wife had it the week before last. Lasted about 4 days at it's worst. She has since cycled about 36 miles in total. It's not pleasant, but it's really just like a severe dose of influenza with added symptoms. Take lots of over the counter medications, drink loads of water, rest, - and it will pass.

That's the advice for those who don't want to make a huge song and dance about it anyway![/quote]

Well your very lucky that your wife didnt suffer from any underlying-and previously undiagnosed-health problems or you may not be coming on here and sounding so smug. Have a little more tact ffs.

It is good to here that it is not so bad for everyone. I am Mortified By B+B's loss, but it is also good to hear advice on how to get through it. My kids are at this minute playing with kids whose Mum is laid up with it, and I have been very worried.

 

[AWG]

Right, let's tackle this head on then. We all know that under 5s, the elderly and those with underlying problems are at particular risk from this virulent illness, and special care and attention must be given appropriately. Some people will die and within this forum and thread this ultimate terrible scenario has happened.

But panic appears to be setting in doesn't it? There is talk today of "Swine Flu breaking the NHS". The demand for drugs both through the NHS and privately is overwhelming. Yet the Tamiflu only eases the symptoms if given early on enough. What I am saying is that there is simply no need for panic in the case of healthy individuals unless their condition suddenly takes a turn for the worse. High levels of personal hygiene, over the counter drugs, rest, fluids etc. will see the average person through this in around a week. I mean, I'm no fan of Gordon Brown, but what would a Government of any political party have done any differently? The NHS now has a good website, it has a team of online advisers (some are complaining the advisers are not medically trained, what do they want - doctors and nurses manning phones?) I would expect a lapse in infections now the holiday season has started. Hopefully by September when I believe a second wave of infections will hit everyone will have their heads on a little more and a greater infrastructure to deal with the outbreak will be in place.

With the greatest of respect and feelings for the tragic news in this thread, have I said anything out of place here?

 

[AWG]

It is good to here that it is not so bad for everyone. I am Mortified By B+B's loss, but it is also good to hear advice on how to get through it. My kids are at this minute playing with kids whose Mum is laid up with it, and I have been very worried.

If they were my grandkids I'd be worried too. I think we have all been told that children are liable to spread and/or catch the flu very easily.

We work with small children. My wife no doubt got the flu from a school we visited in Manchester (we can almost pinpoint which one).

I'd certainly not allow them to eat anything at an infected house, and wash and change them before they ate upon return. But that's just my opinion. Some websites for mothers and children have been advocating having "swine flu parties" so they all get it, and get it over and done with. I find this quite irresponsible. How would they all feel if one of the party guests was dead about 5 days later?

 

[karen.488walker]

If they were my grandkids I'd be worried too. I think we have all been told that children are liable to spread and/or catch the flu very easily.

We work with small children. My wife no doubt got the flu from a school we visited in Manchester (we can almost pinpoint which one).

I'd certainly not allow them to eat anything at an infected house, and wash and change them before they ate upon return. But that's just my opinion. Some websites for mothers and children have been advocating having "swine flu parties" so they all get it, and get it over and done with. I find this quite irresponsible. How would they all feel if one of the party guests was dead about 5 days later?

Totally agree. Am wouldn't want to swine flu party, but also wouldn't want my healthy children under quarantine and unable to play if I had it. Am going to be sensible but try not to panic although a big part of me knows we'll get it, is scared but wants it over and done with.

 

[karen.488walker]

No AWG, don't think you have spoken out of place at all. It's so nice to be able to discuss this.

 

[yenrod]

The hype is being pressured by the media as usual.

I'm not going to good sniffly & a bit coughy chest feels funny very slight head ache...and I need to go out to though is that the words of making things worse i think it is...ive always got on with things when ive been i'll.

I hate other people who dont take care of themselves when these things come about and THEY are the ones WHO spread the shoot around !

 

[snapper_37]

THEY are the ones WHO spread the shoot around !

It's in the air anyway. It doesn't matter what someone does or doesn't do.



Oh and btw, there is someone posted on this who has lost a kid to it ... hardly someone who hasn't taken care of themselves.

Have some respect.

 

[AWG]

Would it not be a good idea to padlock this thread now, as not only myself but now "Yenrod" have stumbled unknowingly into controversy!

 

[yenrod]

Who the hell aint got respect round here Snap - causeI know dam well ive got plenty of respect for my fellow man !

Dont give me that shoot ive had 'probs' but i aint posted it on here..for everyone to mope over !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm seriously pissed over this snapper37 ! ! !

Theres a real ****ing world out their you know - what does a post round here do SFA !!!!!!!!!!!

No need for the shitty retort at all and if anyone comes back insupport of yourself then sad them indeed !

Why take the high and mighty viewpoint - i'm not and neither are you - we're all in the same boat.

Did I name them who've so dearly lost' NO - so dont dirty my name Snap !

Dont ever.

Lee.

It's in the air anyway. It doesn't matter what someone does or doesn't do.



Oh and btw, there is someone posted on this who has lost a kid to it ... hardly someone who hasn't taken care of themselves.

Have some respect.

 

[yenrod]

Would it not be a good idea to padlock this thread now, as not only myself but now "Yenrod" have stumbled unknowingly into controversy!

AWG - theirs nowt like saying it like it is - probs been started by snapper here in my case - i dont give a clean toss personally.

I could go on - what good would locking this do...as per usual some people cannot keep their big mouth shut !

 

[yenrod]

I aint been on here for a while - why i bothered returning i dont know - just a bunch of do-gooders !

Sad of the saddest.

 

[snapper_37]

Who the hell aint got respect round here Snap - causeI know dam well ive got plenty of respect for my fellow man !

Dont give me that shoot ive had 'probs' but i aint posted it on here..for everyone to mope over !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm seriously pissed over this snapper37 ! ! !

Theres a real ****ing world out their you know - what does a post round here do SFA !!!!!!!!!!!

No need for the shitty retort at all and if anyone comes back insupport of yourself then sad them indeed !

Why take the high and mighty viewpoint - i'm not and neither are you - we're all in the same boat.

Did I name them who've so dearly lost' NO - so dont dirty my name Snap !

Dont ever.

Lee.

Did I dirty your name? No! I said that you shouldn't say that some people are spreading the 'shoot' around. It's here in the air anyway so it doesn't matter. I'm not being high and mighty at all - I just know the facts.

And what 'probs' have I moaned and moped about?

Post round? Explain then?????

 

[badkitty]

I aint been on here for a while - why i bothered returning i dont know - just a bunch of do-gooders !

Sad of the saddest.

Yay - suddenly I'm a do-gooder! About time too.

But to be honest yenrod, i dont think I do deserve that title, just because I have the empathy skills you so obviously lack.

If it helps, you have my sympathy too.

 

[snapper_37]

as per usual some people cannot keep their big mouth shut !

Hence why SF is here.

Oh ... where do you live Yens?