karenmeal 0 #1 October 21, 2009 Just curious how many people on here have been affected. The swine flu just got to my small town and it has been amazing how fast it spreads! And yes - I know it's technically called h1n1 now - but "swine flu" is just catchier. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #2 October 21, 2009 Out of 36 patients yesterday I had 6 +ve Type A. I have not yet seen a Seasonal type A come back yet so presuming H1N1 until my confirmation testing comes back. Multiple other with suspected flu and due to the virulence of H1N1 in healthy populations a lot of initial treatment is leaning towards flu, despite not being in the traditional "high risk" populations. /I HATE flu season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #3 October 21, 2009 So, have you had it or gotten vaccinated for it? I just got my vaccination yesterday, but since I got the flu this summer I think I probably had it. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #4 October 21, 2009 QuoteOut of 36 patients yesterday I had 6 +ve Type A. I have not yet seen a Seasonal type A come back yet so presuming H1N1 until my confirmation testing comes back. Multiple other with suspected flu and due to the virulence of H1N1 in healthy populations a lot of initial treatment is leaning towards flu, despite not being in the traditional "high risk" populations. /I HATE flu season. I used to hate flu season to! A normal 12hr shift was an easy 15 and you wouldnt get any breaks. I am in Florida now and work in internal medicine where all our patients are 50 plus so we only see routine medical issues and no flu.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheach 0 #5 October 21, 2009 Just got over the flu...test came back- not h1n1. 6 of my 15 kids in my class had the flu as well.I woke up next to a blowup doll Ash....so what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #6 October 21, 2009 am on day 5 of it, and its the first day i havent had a fever (so far) I hate getting sick... and I really hated the damn swab the doctor shoved in my nose to take a sample... wtf? that is way more uncomfortable than taking a swab off the back of the throat and I forgot to ask her if their was a reason they didnt swab the throat so I dont know if she was as sadistic as she seemed to be. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harmless 0 #7 October 21, 2009 Yes, last New Years Eve I got really drunk in Panama City Beach and with some bad judgement I caught "the swine flu" Then I called her a cab. "Damn you Gravity, you win again" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #8 October 21, 2009 QuoteSo, have you had it or gotten vaccinated for it? I just got my vaccination yesterday, but since I got the flu this summer I think I probably had it. Nope. Still healthy. Have gotten seasonal flu vaccine. Not getting H1N1 vaccine. Pretty much wearing this respiratory isolation mask permanently around my clinic. And DD, yesterday was the first of many 15 hours days I am afraid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #9 October 21, 2009 I had the "regular" flu sometime in the summer and last week had the "regular" flu AGAIN. Miserable and worse than the summer bout. I also had the nose swab thingy, negative for H1N1. YAY, I guess. I can't imagine how much more horrible I could've felt if it was the H1N1 strain. The regular flu kicked my ass like never before. YUCK.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #10 October 21, 2009 I had the impression there wasn't much testing going on over here after the first couple of months. Anybody who developed flu symptoms, and had been in a workplace or school where there were documented cases, was automatically assumed to be a probable swine flu case and just told to stay at home for five days. So there's probably little way of knowing what percentage of real cases there have actually been. Everything seems to have settled down now, and I don't see anybody taking special precautions any more. At the height of the initial scare I saw one person riding the underground wearing a mask. That was about it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #11 October 21, 2009 I think it is funny to see people wearing masks - like they think that will help. I guess it does keep you from getting spittle on people but it can't stop germs because they are way too small. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #12 October 21, 2009 Where I live they are not testing. Swine flu was/is pretty rampant around here, especially in the schools. My daughter brought home an illness and shared it (thanks). I had the right symptoms. I'm assuming it was swine flu. Seasonal flu has not been seen here yet."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #13 October 21, 2009 Hi KM Maybe and thats finalHad something. But LivedShould everyone who comes down with the "crud" (infection)go to a hi density infection center and be exposed to all different kinds of infections so they can be tested to find out what kind of infection the origionaly had. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #14 October 21, 2009 Quote Out of 36 patients yesterday I had 6 +ve Type A. I have not yet seen a Seasonal type A come back yet so presuming H1N1 until my confirmation testing comes back. Multiple other with suspected flu and due to the virulence of H1N1 in healthy populations a lot of initial treatment is leaning towards flu, despite not being in the traditional "high risk" populations. /I HATE flu season. Hey don't knock it. It's good for business, right? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #15 October 22, 2009 Viruses, what a clever manifestation of disease. I was so careful to follow all the protocol for prevention,but I forgot about the F*^ing keypad at the airport!!! which of course is the ultimate vector because of all the travelers. Haven't gotten whacked yet but I know I am going to slip up at some point. Question- does the virus survive in free air for very long? How about on the surface of hands?Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #16 October 22, 2009 Quote Viruses, what a clever manifestation of disease. I was so careful to follow all the protocol for prevention,but I forgot about the F*^ing keypad at the airport!!! which of course is the ultimate vector because of all the travelers. Haven't gotten whacked yet but I know I am going to slip up at some point. Question- does the virus survive in free air for very long? How about on the surface of hands? keypads, elevator buttons etc no problem Use knucklesAany otheer ways you all are using to avoid getting contaminated. ie Plastic on windows and doors Gas mask Leval A decon suitOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
