So the media has pretty much beaten the topic of swine flu to death today, and it`s really starting to scare me. There are already some mild cases in the atlantic provinces such as nova scotia…the only ferry port to travel back and fourth the island is from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia… so that’s a bit scary. Although there are no actual confirmed deaths outside of Mexico, do you believe the strain will mutate into a deadlier form of influenzaÉ … I wonder if Diabetics came in contact with this disease if our survival rate would be lessened to that of a non-diabetic…
yup… being the health freak that I am, i`m even sightlier freaked out
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Umm theres actually one case of death outside of Mexico. In Houston Texas. I actually think we should be more careful about this swine flu. I am glad i wasnt one of them because i heard it does mess up your immune system and it is worst if you have any other health conditions.
That death is counted as being in Texas because the child died here, but he was clearly infected in Mexico, and brought up from the border area to the excellent hospitals in Houston because of the seriousness of his illness; he also had pre-existing serious health conditions.
I heard that it’s highly infectious but not virulent. I don’t know if I personally would be able to fight a bad case of flu, I got a minor bug this year and it nearly killed me. I always get the usual flu vaccines each year. Hopefully my health has improved to the extent that I’d get through. Would worry about the children though. Listening to the radio, doctor and experts say that there will be many more cases but it won’t kill us.
I have been following all of this swine flu, as I am a diabetic. What concerns me is that we have booked a cruise out of Galveston next month to Cozumel and Merida. Should I be concerned and cancel our trip? My husband and I both have compromised immune systems (he has chronic lymphocytic leukemia - currently in remission for the 3rd time). Is it worth the risk? I thought about just staying on the ship and foregoing all shore trips, but the people who DO go ashore would just bring the virus onto the ship. Any suggestions?
Some people have suggested that if you talk to your tour provider you could get your money back or book a holiday somewhere else. It will probably end up with the insurance companies. I would be more concerned about being on a longhaul flight.
I was supposed to fly to Cozumel, Mexico tonight, flying through Houston. I cancelled my trip. There are no documented cases of H1N1 in Cozumel, but I did not want to take any chances. I have two autoimmune diseases: Type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto’s Disease. I have great control, but did not want to take the risk. My doctors think I made the right call.
However, I am bummed to not be on a sunny beach or out snorkeling
Swine flu is being blown WAY out of proportion in my opinion. Regular seasonal flu is far deadlier than Swine flu, could it mutate sure, a lot of things could happen. You have a better chance at getting killed in a car accident than dying from swine flu or even contracting it.
Oh then the news are kinda weird. Cause i heard he was on vacations in brownsville and all the other border cities but he was a Mexican living in Houston.
Right on Dave. The Media has hyped this not just reported it. Use common sense. If you feel ill or run down stay home if you can. I am certain diabetes runs us into a higher risk group - that’s why they always tell us to get flu shots. As far as this flu (H1N1) it is not that deadly here in the USA yet (only the one death in TX) - but that COULD change. Yes stay away from Mexico - right now - if you can. Pandemic is a scary sounding word any way you look at it.
