
Yes, you must’ve heard it already. Spine Flu is no more a virgin word. It’s caused by spine influenza virus that usually affects pigs. However, the new swine flu having prospective ecumenical affects is a new strain of virus, H1N1 strain, A type, containing genes of the swine influenza.
News is spreading like wild fire with warning that the swine flu can be transmitted via aerial droplets, for example when sneezing, or via saliva or feces. Clinical symptoms generally seen are: fever, widespread pain, fatigue, nose catarrh and cough.
There have been cases in Mexico reported to have human-to-human transmission. Although many countries have been controlling airplanes to stop the virus from turning into an epidemic, there was a 25 year old man tested positive in Hong Kong recently.
Although it was said that the virus might not touch Asia, Hong Kong has gone frantic with its attempts to isolate the person affected and give him appropriate treatment. They have actually tried tracking down every person who possibly had contact with the man while his travel from Mexico via Shanghai.
There were two taxi drivers who assisted the Mexican and if they are infected and they don’t appear, there shall be bad consequences. It’s a critical time in Hong Kong.
The attendants in the hotels where the Mexican was staying were quarantined for seven days. It is however an international joke that the Metropark hotel has been locked up even though most people in the hotel have not even contacted with the infected man and overseas tourist are under vigilance for seven days.
China is soon to suspend all flights from Mexico to avoid further prospective infects. These frenetic preventive steps are because they’ve been through a painful epidemic with painful nostalgia carrying it, the SARS breakout which had taken away many innocent lives in its vicious circle.
Gearing up to fight the disease with facial masks in restaurants and on public transport, the spirit of the city hasn’t dampened as it hasn’t canceled any concerts and shows that are scheduled to happen in Hong Kong. Prevention is surely better than cure, but there isn’t any harm having fun while prevention. Don’t you think?
Apr 27, 2009 – recorded 07:00 EDT Swine flu: Britain should expect cases, says Health Protection Agency chief: www.telegraph.co.uk WHO holding at pandemic alert phase 3 for now: www.cidrap.umn.edu Mexican peso hit by swine flu outbreak: www.telegraph.co.uk Mexico Swine Flu Outbreak Threatens to Deepen Economic Decline www.bloomberg.com FTSE hit by swine flu, down 1.2%: www.businessspectator.com.au Asia on alert over Mexico swine flu outbreak: sify.com Flu could derail fragile global economy …
26 Responses to Sneaked into Hong Kong- Swine Flu
squirrelbong
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 am
uh “flu season” is a scam perpetuated by pharmaceutical companies, the media, and government in order to scare us, scared people are easier to control.
but … OMG make sure to get your 30-50$ shots just in case I’m wrong!!1!…right?
n8iveidiot13
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:02 am
you sound like your reading off of msnbc or abc or even fox resources because you sound like your just regirgitating word for word
Sammy
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 am
the CDC has reported 91 cases in the United States. According to WHO, there have been 10 deaths worldwide because of the Swine Flu, and only 1 person here at home in the US.
Is this reason to panic? Not one bit.
The regular flu kills somewhere around 175 people each and every day.
This results in over 63,000 per year.
There is no cure for the common flu.
We have vaccines, and natural immunities, but no cure.
The problem with the Swine Flu, is that we have no vaccines, and seeing as how we've never encountered it, we have no natural immunity to the virus.
Experts say that the Swine Flu is no worse than the regular flu, and it isn't to be compared to the black plague, or anything of the sort (like many news stations are trying to pretend it is).
So why is the media making this such a big deal?
Why is the media making such a point to bring it up?
Because that means that you'll watch their station, read their article, listen to their podcast, etc.
That's how they make money, kids.
Welcome to the economy.
Anyway, this thing really isn't a big deal. If you get it, go to the doctor, just to be safe. Experts say that your immune system should be able to fight it off without any antibiotics (just like the regular flu), but that you should go to the doctor anyway.
This isn't a big deal.
Bottom line:
The Swine Flu is just a different type of flu, but that's still all it is.. The flu. Nothing more, nothing less. The flu has the capability to kill people (usually young children, and the elderly), but it barely affects us. Even if somebody at your school did have it (which they probably don't), and it was given to you.. guess what would happen? You'd get the flu, it'd suck, you'd get over it. End of story.
Jess
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:43 am
Go, have fun. Just keep your hands washed.
Remember that flu incubates for about 2 weeks, so once you're gone from NY don't slack off on the safety … keep your hands washed and remember you could be carrying the virus even if you're not sick yet… so don't go breathing on old people for a while.
The human-to-human strain isn't that bad. Be aware that you could contract it, be aware that you can carry it long before showing symptoms (that's how it spreads so easily), and maintain basic cleanliness. If you have symptoms, go to a doctor.
João Silva
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:29 am
It's not really different from the "regular flu". And yes, some people are majorly overreacting.
The media is often creating unnecessary panic in gullible people by focusing on a variety of diseases that turn out to be no big deal. Anyone remember West Nile Virus? SARS? Bird flu? If you hardly do it's because not much ever came of any of those things. Take a clue, people.
Ididnotagree
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:41 am
A 2005 study by Dr. Julie Gerberding, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Donna Stroup, estimated deaths from poor diet and physical inactivity, had increased to 400,000 in 2000, up from 300,000 a decade earlier. But after scientists inside and outside the CDC agency questioned the death estimates, the CDC admitted making a calculation error, and lowered its estimate in January to 365,000.
Obesity accounted for 57 000 deaths over 15 years in Canada. Give or take?
HOLLYWOODRECORDINGS1
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
i live in england(britian) these no f;u but swign
Pourlomatte
June 22nd, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Hey don't worry its just like the flu its not that bad my boss had it like three weeks ago and he recovered and my bro works at the hospital were they have 8 cases and only one person had to be hospitalized because that person was of old age, I really don't know why there dieing in Mexico maybe it isn't true. most Mexicans in Mexico are ignorant they use stupid Mexican remedies for the flu and i know I'm Mexican American with family down there and they don't know about Tylenol extra strength which lowers the deadly fever of a flu . may I add they do have really good doctors. all i know is im washing my hands cuz i dont want to miss 1 weeks worth of work or school! and if you do get it get rest go to your doctor and keep hydrated its just a flu the good part is that if you do get it you will be immune to bird flu and other crazy flus' worry if old
Sweetheart
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:21 am
Well the only way to tell whether you have swine flu or the regular flu is by testing. The doctor will perform 2 tests they may be both nose swabs in which the doctor will take a giant Q-tip like thing and stuff it up your nose. Or they will take a throat swab culture in which the doctor will take the Q-Tip like items and swab the Very back of your mouth causing you to gag.
REPUBLIC 2012
June 23rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Oi you people need to get a lesson on how infectious disease works,
pig carries virus aka a vector… people living in close proximity to pigs pick up virus and becomes the new host and as people come into contact with one another the virus gets passed along. How did people in 3 unrelated countries get it, well they came into contact with the virus… its pretty simple and unfortunately pandemics are a natural occurrence…also flu viruses mutate all the time, the flu vaccine given each years is always based on the previous years strain which is usually not the same as the strain going around…
scottizzzo
June 23rd, 2009 at 6:10 pm
lol
no, dude the swine flu is real it's already killed approx. 145 people in mexico and is spreading across the world as we speak.
Besides spending money on the health industry wouldn't be a great boost in the economy since the health sector of the USA is one of the few HEALTHY parts of the economy which is still growing even in this recession. Now if the flu somehow made people buy houses and cars out of some weird panic or something now that's when i would start to think the governments behind it haha.
studentoflife01
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Nope I am sure that bwizzleman has a dumb comment.
FeverIAm
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
multiply 2254 x 56.35 x 56.35 x 56.35… over 400 million in 36 days. Unlikely to be real numbers though? Is it real? Only time will tell.
Peace
Russ H
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
1-5 days. Don't worry, you probably just have a cold. If you had swine flu, you would have felt sick sooner.
Nicole<3
June 23rd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
start to improve your health eat 1-6 cloves of fresh choped garlic a day. sprinkle ground cinnamon on your cereal.
Fresh garlic is the best natural antibiotic you can get.iv had abscess teeth for 15 years and IM still here.with garlic my colds usually last 1-2 days or less.
drink lemon juice 1-2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of water [distilled] preferably.vinegar works the same but taste nasty.
start slow on the garlic because your stomach isn't use to it.cut the clove in to small slices and scoop it onto a spoon and swish it down with a drink of water.if it burns to much drink a few mouth fulls of milk to cut the burn.
iv done around 3 cloves of garlic for 6 years now
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some one gave me a thumbs down because they dont like garlic?
shaoween232
June 24th, 2009 at 7:06 am
There aren't any differences in fact the seasonal flu is more dangerous than the swine flu, it kills 36,000 people in the US alone. But the view of swine flu as a dangerous flu is because of many reasons including almost all the people it killed are young healthy youth and the higher chances of the virus mutation which can lead to something more deadly like the spanish flu which killed like millions of people.
Raj Faneen
June 24th, 2009 at 9:12 am
It is supposed that this is a beta test, for sure this disease is man-made to what end we don't know (That is unless you believe that Asian swine flu, European swine flu, US swine flu, avian flu and human influenza somehow combined and infected a small rural town in Mexico). The thing you must always bear in mind in cases like this is Who Benefits? Research it, of course the Illuminati "don't exist" do they? And for those sceptics out there I propose to you, no one ever died from stockpiling food and water.
(Hmm look Rumsfeld has stock in Tamiflu, interesting…)
dialer2006
June 24th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Please check out the “UWMedicine” channel, specifically a 2 hr seminar called, “Swine Flu: What You Need To Know.” It is a seminar of doctors talking to doctors about H1N1. I posted a vid with a bit more info about it on my channel.
– Thank you for your videos. You’re an asset to YouTubers looking for real information.
travelplus
June 24th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
it can last just as long as a flu. to the first dumb blonde who answered ur question, STFU LOLLLL. do you live in mexico. ha. 30 states have it retard. but a girl in my town has it and its been 5 days n shes feelin much better. it can last up until june if it wants too. generally 2-4weeks.
gjonesy9
June 24th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
April 27, 2009
Laboratory confirmed cases: 40
As of May 9, 2009
Laboratory confirmed cases: 2,254
As of May 27, 2009
Laboratory confirmed cases: 7,927
7,927 / 40= 198.175 x 100= 19,817.5%
You have to admit for the first 12 days from 40 to 2,254 was one Hell of a run.
5,635% compared to 18 days later of only 351.7%
Yes, It’s safe to say your numbers are wrong.
gjonesy9
June 24th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
April 27, 2009
Laboratory confirmed cases: 40
As of May 12, 2009, 11:00 AM ET
Laboratory confirmed cases: 3,009
3009/40 = 75.225 x 100 =7522.5%
5,635% 12.34% 2.7% 15.73%
Four hundred nine more confirmed
cases were reported.
(The 409 Cleaner)
(lol)
gjonesy9
June 25th, 2009 at 12:30 am
April 27, 2009
40 confirmed cases.
watch?v=fA29EHUcnHg
And your video.
Centers for Disease Contol and Prevention:
Site last updated May 9, 2009 (Day 12.)
Laboratory confirmed cases in the US:
Two thousand two hundred fifty four (2,254) are infected with the H1N1 virus.
2,254 divided into 40 = 56.35 x 100 = 5635% in just 12 days time.
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JumpstyleBaby!
June 25th, 2009 at 4:06 am
Hey, if you're feeling like this i would advice you to call your doctor to your house and let him see what's wrong with you.
Make sure you cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
WASH your hands ALWAYS after the toilet even if you pee!
I hope its not swine flu and i hope you best luck.
kaitlyn[eastcoast]
June 25th, 2009 at 5:42 am
I'm just guessing, but I read a book on the Spanish Flu and I would think the following would happen.
Stadiums would close. No rock concerts or sporting events. No parades or other events where large amounts of people gather. Churches and movie theatres included. Postpone that wedding.
No air travel or cruise ship travel. Restaurants would be drive thru only. Taking the bus and subway would be discouraged or you would have to wear a mask.
Schools and Colleges would close. People would be encouraged to work from home if they can.
People will be told to keep pets inside and not have them roam around the neighbourhood. Some people will panic and abandon their pets for no reason.
Trade between countries will slow to a trickle. The hotels will be empty.
I don't think it will get to phase 6
mikimotoz
June 25th, 2009 at 10:56 am
He reminds me of a mix of Spock and Kirk. XD
Daniel B
June 25th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
you are contagious 1 day before you start showing symptoms, it is like this with all flu's