Four in every thousand

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sunnysan replied

13 May 2009, 14:27
Swine Flu

Ianadr but from what I have read about it there is not too much point in worrying as there is no model around which can accurately predict the pattern of mutation, that the virus will take.

As far as I understand any virus has the potential to mutate into a killer, so it is a permanent latent risk, much like the earth getting hit by an asteroid.

So it could be a big deal, or it could not. Not much point stressing about it.
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sasguru replied

13 May 2009, 13:04
Most are qualified climate scientists too. Not to mention economists.
There's no start to the talent on this forum.
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minestrone replied

13 May 2009, 13:02
It is amazing how many people have medical degrees on an IT contractor forum.
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sasguru replied

13 May 2009, 13:00
Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Not sure what the dem in the middle is.

Dem idiots, dem. Innit?
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TimberWolf replied

13 May 2009, 12:58
Not sure what the dem in the middle is.
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TimberWolf replied

13 May 2009, 12:57
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Nothing like bird flu. This is already a level 5 pandemic.

Give it 6 - 9 months and every other person you know will have had it.

Pandemic begins and ends in panic.
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DimPrawn replied

13 May 2009, 12:54
Originally posted by original PM View Post

reminds me of bird flu a bit this

loads of hype and fe<k all happened.

Nothing like bird flu. This is already a level 5 pandemic.

Give it 6 - 9 months and every other person you know will have had it.
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original PM replied

13 May 2009, 12:46
reminds me of bird flu a bit this

loads of hype and fe<k all happened.
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Cyberman replied

13 May 2009, 12:40
Originally posted by original PM View Post

Yeah - well it's bollocks

Time will tell, but worldwide it could well happen. Not every country has access to ant-virals and vaccines, or understands the importance of good hygiene and prevention. The UK may thus suffer less than other countries, but Asian populations will be hit disproportionately IMO.
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sasguru replied

13 May 2009, 12:36
Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

That is the estimate of deaths due to swineflu within 6 to 9 months. I heard that on Sky News yesterday.

I'm not surprised you're a gullible sap, what with your low IQ.
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original PM replied

13 May 2009, 12:35
Yeah - well it's bollocks
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Cyberman started a topic Four in every thousand

13 May 2009, 12:34
Four in every thousand

That is the estimate of deaths due to swineflu within 6 to 9 months. I heard that on Sky News yesterday.
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