Pig flu at epidemic levels in London and Brum

[EternalOptimist]

Here is a link and relevant paragraph:

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm

How does novel H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of novel H1N1 virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?
At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. CDC is studying the virus and its capabilities to try to learn more and will provide more information as it becomes available.

so your first answer was totally wrong

[Cyberman]

so your first answer was totally wrong

Not at all. My first answer was derived from those paragraphs.

[snaw]

so your first answer was totally wrong

Every answer you've ever given was almost certainly

[EternalOptimist]

Not at all. My first answer was derived from those paragraphs.

[EternalOptimist]

I am not a doctor, but FWIW


You can not spread the virus within seven days of catching it (despite what CB says)
You can spread the virus once you start displaying symptoms


the sneezers are your biggest enemy

[Cyberman]

I am not a doctor, but FWIW


You can not spread the virus within seven days of catching it (despite what CB says)
You can spread the virus once you start displaying symptoms


the sneezers are your biggest enemy

OK, you obviously are more qualified than the CDC.

[EternalOptimist]

OK, you obviously are more qualified than the CDC.

what planet are you on ? I am quoting the CDC.

'At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick'

1.Catch the virus
2.incubation
3.show symptoms


you are contagious at point 3, when you get sick. NOT at point 1

[cailin maith]

what planet are you on ? I am quoting the CDC.

'At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick'

1.Catch the virus
2.incubation
3.show symptoms


you are contagious at point 3, when you get sick. NOT at point 1

EO sweetheart, you are p*ssing into the wind there...

He knows everything we know nothing

[EternalOptimist]

EO sweetheart, you are p*ssing into the wind there...

He knows everything we know nothing

Even a troll should not be spreading mis-information about something like this.

whoever it is, please stop it

[realityhack]

From the Now Show 10 July 2009:

"...and as usual with a public comments forum, it's like an adventure playground for mentals"