H1N1 (Swine Flu) is back are you prepared?

Lando Griffin · 09-01-2014 06:35PM

Deleted User wrote: »

H1N1 is "swine" Flu - Not bird flu.

Mods, please change the title from Bird to Swine.:mad:

09-01-2014 06:38PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Mods, please change the title from Bird to Swine.:mad:

I wasn't trying to be pedantic, it just makes a fairly big difference to whether or not you're immune to it!

I had H1N1 so I'm safe enough. I will never forget it. It was absolutely horrific. I felt like I was dying - I'm not even kidding.

kneemos · 09-01-2014 06:40PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Mods, please change the title from Bird to Swine.:mad:

It's bird flu that's back not swine flu.

Gatling · 09-01-2014 07:42PM

Mr.S wrote: »

Got it the first time, greatly exaggerated it was!

Spent 12 days in an isolation room in tallaght hospital a year ago after contracting the asian version in a&e it very well nearly killed me

linvoysblues · 09-01-2014 07:47PM

Also had it last time, wanted the ground to swallow me up. I won't be in a hurry to get it again, I'm not leaving my house until I get the all clear.

kowloon · 09-01-2014 08:10PM

Deleted User wrote: »

H1N1 is "swine" Flu - Not bird flu.

People confuse the two, let's just hope Swine and Bird Flu never combine, but Pigs will fly before that happens.

MonsterCookie · 09-01-2014 08:43PM

ScienceNerd wrote: »

I'm off to Madagascar so

Didn't realise it was still on...you know...in the cinema like....

No? Anybody?

I'll get me coat...

Wellyd · 09-01-2014 08:48PM

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

I'm not a bird, neither the winged nor the vajayjay bearing kind, so should be okay

There is boiling hot tea running out of my nostrils. I think I may have scalded a part of my brain. But it was worth it for the laugh I got from that comment!

PucaMama · 09-01-2014 09:12PM

Deleted User wrote: »

I wasn't trying to be pedantic, it just makes a fairly big difference to whether or not you're immune to it!

I had H1N1 so I'm safe enough. I will never forget it. It was absolutely horrific. I felt like I was dying - I'm not even kidding.

You do no you can get it again? Flu strains mutate from season to season.

All these people who don't care about the swine flu are the type who will pass it to everyone. They pass no heed on any warnings then end up sick themselves and give it to their family and friends.

kowloon · 09-01-2014 11:07PM

I got Swine Flu twice in the same year, I hadn't developed the immunity the first time around.

sullivlo · 09-01-2014 11:52PM

PucaMama wrote: »

You do no you can get it again? Flu strains mutate from season to season.

All these people who don't care about the swine flu are the type who will pass it to everyone. They pass no heed on any warnings then end up sick themselves and give it to their family and friends.

The H1N1 is the mutation / strain so if you have had it previously you will have a level of acquired immunity but it would be recommended if you are in the "at risk" category you should get the vaccine.

Edit: I think the seasonal flu shot this year had h1n1 in it too.

PucaMama · 09-01-2014 11:56PM

sullivlo wrote: »

The H1N1 is the mutation / strain so if you have had it previously you will have a level of acquired immunity but it would be recommended if you are in the "at risk" category you should get the vaccine.

Edit: I think the seasonal flu shot this year had h1n1 in it too.

not sure but people shouldnt be told it gives a false sense of security

Lando Griffin · 09-01-2014 11:57PM

PucaMama wrote: »

not sure but people shouldnt be told it gives a false sense of security

Or people told what is in it.

PucaMama · 10-01-2014 12:01AM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Or people told what is in it.

i mean people shouldnt no about whats in it they get too careless

10-01-2014 12:01AM

PucaMama wrote: »

You do no you can get it again? Flu strains mutate from season to season.

All these people who don't care about the swine flu are the type who will pass it to everyone. They pass no heed on any warnings then end up sick themselves and give it to their family and friends.

I have implemented hospital policies on influenza and specifically H1N1.

PucaMama · 10-01-2014 12:03AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I have implemented hospital policies on influenza and specifically H1N1.

people still dont apreciate the danger of flu no matter what policies we have

sullivlo · 10-01-2014 12:03AM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Or people told what is in it.

But the predicted flu virus is readily available online. I always get the vaccine (asthma - ended up in hospital last time I had the flu) but out of curiosity (I'm a scientist) I look up the vaccines. It's interesting that Northern and Southern Hemisphere flu vaccines are different.

10-01-2014 12:06AM

PucaMama wrote: »

people still dont apreciate the danger of flu no matter what policies we have

Scaremongering doesn't help either. It is extremely rare for a person to contract the same strain of virus twice.

PucaMama · 10-01-2014 12:18AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Scaremongering doesn't help either. It is extremely rare for a person to contract the same strain of virus twice.

What if its not exactly the same and we dont no yet???

10-01-2014 12:20AM

PucaMama wrote: »

What if its not exactly the same and we dont no yet???

Then it's not H1N1

Lando Griffin · 10-01-2014 12:24AM

sullivlo wrote: »

But the predicted flu virus is readily available online. I always get the vaccine (asthma - ended up in hospital last time I had the flu) but out of curiosity (I'm a scientist) I look up the vaccines. It's interesting that Northern and Southern Hemisphere flu vaccines are different.

Are these recomended by the different governing bodies in the respective countries and Why should they differ do you think?

Gatling · 10-01-2014 12:25AM

Certainly not taking any risks with this ,
This time around

PucaMama · 10-01-2014 12:26AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Then it's not H1N1

i no that but it could be a different flu, people forget its only a predicted flu no guarantee its not something new and more dangerous:(

SpaceTime · 10-01-2014 12:28AM

Vicks Vaporub and hot whiskey is fully stocked up.

Bring it on!

10-01-2014 12:30AM

PucaMama wrote: »

i no that but it could be a different flu, people forget its only a predicted flu no guarantee its not something new and more dangerous:(

OK earlier you said "you do know you can get it again" when I referred specifically to h1n1 as that's what this thread was about and what I said I was safe enough from. You seem to have jumped from that so I'll leave it there.

PucaMama · 10-01-2014 12:33AM

Deleted User wrote: »

OK earlier you said "you do know you can get it again" when I referred specifically to h1n1 as that's what this thread was about and what I said I was safe enough from. You seem to have jumped from that so I'll leave it there.

i think i went in a bit of a circle im tired

Gatling · 10-01-2014 12:34AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

OK earlier you said "you do know you can get it again" when I referred specifically to h1n1 as that's what this thread was about and what I said I was safe enough from. You seem to have jumped from that so I'll leave it there.

What are you getting the you can only get it once from exactly ,
Not been bad or questioning you

Calibos · 10-01-2014 12:38AM

I had H1N1 and let me tell you, the lads in work said they couldn't hear themselves think with all the coughing I did. Managment even wanted to bill me for the extra kleenex I used in work for my runny nose while I had it. It ruined the after work drinking sessions cause I my nose kept dribling into my pints. My morning jogs were no picnic either. The antibiotics I had left over from a bout of Bird FLu didn't work this time but the Homeopathic remedy worked a treat as it got rid of the flu 3 weeks later.....

Gatling · 10-01-2014 12:45AM

Calibos wrote: »

I had H1N1 and let me tell you, the lads in work said they couldn't hear themselves think with all the coughing I did. Managment even wanted to bill me for the extra kleenex I used in work for my runny nose while I had it. It ruined the after work drinking sessions cause I my nose kept dribling into my pints. My morning jogs were no picnic either. The antibiotics I had left over from a bout of Bird FLu didn't work this time but the Homeopathic remedy worked a treat as it got rid of the flu 3 weeks later.....

Antibiotics don't do a thing against viruses and flu strains

10-01-2014 12:46AM

Gatling wrote: »

What are you getting the you can only get it once from exactly ,
Not been bad or questioning you

When you contract a virus your body fights it with antibodies and builds an immunity to that strain. It is part of how vaccinations work, by infecting you with the thing that it's protecting you from. It's not impossible to contract it twice, immunosuppressed patients for example may not fully build that immunity, but again, it's extremely rare. Once your body has fought a virus, it is immune to it.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) is back are you prepared?

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