1st possible case of H1N1 Flu now in Iowa (LINK)

**Mr Janny** · 04-29-2009, 12:06 PM

I have a friend who works for the Dept of Homeland Security, specifically in the area of disaster recovery. I guess they run simulations all the time for different scenarios such as terrorist attacks, Hurricanes, and viral pandemics. We were speaking the other night about the swine flu and he said that while he didn't think this particular outbreak was something to get overly worked up about, he did advise a little precaution such as buying a little extra bottled water and food, so in a worst case scenario you wouldn't have to leave your home for a week or so.

He also said that if a global pandemic did ever occur, that our infrastructure is nowhere near capable of handling it. Kind of scary, but at the same time, he was pretty convinced that this was pretty unlikely.

**Dave19642006** · 04-29-2009, 12:06 PM

this comes to mind

**TykeClone** · 04-29-2009, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by jdewaard

He also said that if a global pandemic did ever occur, that our infrastructure is nowhere near capable of handling it. Kind of scary, but at the same time, he was pretty convinced that this was pretty unlikely.

That is quite obvious - it was pointed out in several documentaries - IMDb Search

**isucyfan** · 04-29-2009, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by hort4cy

I wonder if maybe treatment is better now than in 1918???

No, I don't believe it is.

Well, I'm off to get my leeches and mustard poultices ready.

Peace.

**cigaretteman** · 04-29-2009, 12:10 PM

Just for the record, the World Health Organization has only confirmed 7 deaths associated with the outbreak so far.

WHO | Swine influenza - update 4

**DaddyMac** · 04-29-2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by isucyfan

No, I don't believe it is.

Well, I'm off to get my leeches and mustard poultices ready.

Peace.

I got some extra eye of newt in my last order, free to use it if you'd like.

Not much good for swine flu - but does wonders that Avian Bird variety that ran amock a few years ago.....

**BryceC** · 04-29-2009, 12:25 PM

I feel bad for those that have died but I won't even be remotely concerned about this until an American dies. People die from things in 3rd world countries all the time that nobody dies from here.

**BryceC** · 04-29-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by DaddyMac

I got some extra eye of newt in my last order, free to use it if you'd like.

Not much good for swine flu - but does wonders that Avian Bird variety that ran amock a few years ago.....

Or SARS.

**chadm** · 04-29-2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by BryceC

I feel bad for those that have died but I won't even be remotely concerned about this until an American dies. People die from things in 3rd world countries all the time that nobody dies from here.

News reported a toddler died in Texas.

**Schfinkter** · 04-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by clones26

I wouldnt be surprised if Perry, Marshalltown, or Ft. Dodge has the next case

Add to that list in city with a meat packing plant

guess i am becoming a vegitarian until this all clears up

**clone52** · 04-29-2009, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by Celeron

My guess is that this is not so much a preventitive health measure, sounds more like an opportunity to persecute the Christian minority in Egypt. (the majority of the population doesn't eat pork)

Thats a stretch.

**chadm** · 04-29-2009, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by clone52

Thats a stretch.

What other reason would there be?

Is there any report that this virus is transmitted by swine? Anything I have read says it is a new strain transmitted by humans that has a mixture of avian/human/and swine flu genetics.

**jsb** · 04-29-2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonefan1983

Add Denison to that short list as well

I certainly hope you are joking b/c it has nothing to do with pigs.

**clone52** · 04-29-2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Schfinkter

Add to that list in city with a meat packing plant

guess i am becoming a vegitarian until this all clears up

I hope that last sentence was sarcasm.

**aeroclone** · 04-29-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by cigaretteman

Just for the record, the World Health Organization has only confirmed 7 deaths associated with the outbreak so far.

WHO | Swine influenza - update 4

Hmm, so for the year that gives us regular flu 36,000 - swine flu 7. Which one is going to keep you up at night?

I really fail to see why this is news at all. There are tons of different strains of the flu. How is this one any different.

Symptoms? Just like the normal flu.
Transmission? Just like the normal flu.
Steps to prevent it? Just like the normal flu.
Treatment? Just like the normal flu.

Holy crap, people are coming down with the flu during flu season, everybody run for your lives!!!