Pig flu at epidemic levels in London and Brum

[Cyberman]

That means so much coming from you.

I ain't listening to anyone that says stay at home whilst my kids are potentially dying.

The disease is out there already you know, containment was last month.

I can just imagine someone like you in that situation - 'do you know who I am' etc.!

Then don't complain when somebody passes the flu onto you. They were only probably trying to get help for their kids.

[Shimano105]

Glad you think it's funny

[Cyberman]

Glad you think it's funny

Well, if you act irresponsibly then you deserve what you get as far as I am concerned, and you will get absolutely no sympathy from me.

[EternalOptimist]

Am I correct in thinking that you can only spread the virus if you are displaying flu symptoms ?

[Cyberman]

Am I correct in thinking that you can only spread the virus if you are displaying flu symptoms ?

It is spread within the first 7 days of a person catching the disease, except this period can be longer with children, mainly by sneezing. Thus the best way to stop the spread is to stay indoors if you are contagious.

[snaw]

Well, if you act irresponsibly then you deserve what you get as far as I am concerned, and you will get absolutely no sympathy from me.

Not sure you actually know what that emotion is, being the sorry excuse for a human being you are.

[Cyberman]

Not sure you actually know what that emotion is, being the sorry excuse for a human being you are.

Pretty sure though that you do not know what commonsense is.

[EternalOptimist]

It is spread within the first 7 days of a person catching the disease, except this period can be longer with children, mainly by sneezing. Thus the best way to stop the spread is to stay indoors if you are contagious.

thats during the incubation period, I am not sure if you are right there

[snaw]

Pretty sure though that you do not know what commonsense is.

High praise indeed coming from you.

How's your bins btw?

[Cyberman]

thats during the incubation period, I am not sure if you are right there

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.