I'm scared to death about this swine flu

DMB2STEP · April 2009

I know I am a walking panic attack on a regular day, but this is the kind of crap that could quickly make me agoraphobic. I work with kids everyday.. many that have families that travel to and from Mexico. This is just the kind of thing I worry about and its actually happening for real.

Also, God forbid my daughter (3 years old) were to get it, does anyone know if Tamiflu is safe for that age group?? That is a concern of mine. I am also worried about them running out. ?

I know there is no control and thankfully so far everyone is recovering here, but I can't help being so scared. This is a living nightmare for someone with severe anxiety disorder.

How will it ever go away?? It will just slowly diminish or what?? And will this be something that goes around every year now??

r9stedt · April 2009

:::raise your hand if you did NOT see this post coming:::

Goose51504 · April 2009

Look on the bright side. Now that the swine flu is making you pigshit crazy, you no longer have to worry about rabies. Woot! Baby steps, Disney.

DevonPow · April 2009

The regular, seasonal flu kills over 35,000 people in the US each year. I would be more worried about that. Not that these things aren't concerns, but the media has a wee bit of a tendency to sensationalize.

meghans30 · April 2009

I know the feeling. My co-worker was making fun of me because I've become a bit obsessed. We just returned from spring break and some kids went to Mexico on vaca. - I reminded them to wash their hands often. I'm more fearful for my kids than for myself.

Halo79RN · April 2009

Goose51504:
Look on the bright side. Now that the swine flu is making you pigshit crazy, you no longer have to worry about rabies. Woot! Baby steps, Disney.

LMAO

r9stedt · April 2009

Goose51504:
Look on the bright side. Now that the swine flu is making you pigshit crazy, you no longer have to worry about rabies. Woot! Baby steps, Disney.

blasted. My urinary incontinence just acted up.

meghans30 · April 2009

Really? No one else is concerned? It does seem a bit silly because the symptoms are no different than the symptoms of any other strain of the flu virus, but the media does not help.

eclaires · April 2009

You should probably purchase some of those Outbreak style biohazard suits.

And then wear it around town. You know, so the people in your town can recognize you as a lunatic and steer clear.

cooker71 · April 2009

Goose51504:
Look on the bright side. Now that the swine flu is making you pigshit crazy, you no longer have to worry about rabies. Woot! Baby steps, Disney.

DEAD. Again.?

Goose51504 · April 2009

eclaires:

You should probably purchase some of those Outbreak style biohazard suits.

And then wear it around town. You know, so the people in your town can recognize you as a lunatic and steer clear.

Ditto.

Lea LaJeunesse-Askren · April 2009

DMB - you have a PM

REOM · April 2009

I hear ya!

My neighbors are Mexican, so I am planning to storm my local WalMart pharmacy and demand Tamiflu.

Addicted2thenot · April 2009

No Tamiflu is not recommended for that age.

I too am worried for Jake (the DS) but you just have to keep living your daily life & don't let it consume you.
Get some Vicks early defense hand sanitizer & pretend it keps you safe (thats what I do)

Just think of it like flu season
Is it really any different?

BubblyToes · April 2009

I just fell out of my chair. I may have broken something. OMG.

And seriously, the media is blowing this WAYYYYYYY out of proportion. So many thousands of people die from the regular flu every year. This is nothing compared to that.

Zenya · April 2009

meghans30:
Really? No one else is concerned? It does seem a bit silly because the symptoms are no different than the symptoms of any other strain of the flu virus, but the media does not help.

I am not concerned b/c nobody is dying! They are getting sick and getting better. Just like happens 230984 a day normally.

I know the mexican cases are causing all kinds of chaos but it's STILL not clear what went on there. The fact is that people here who are getting sick are getting better. Quickly. It's just not a big deal at this point, IMO.

EMT · April 2009

REOM:

I hear ya!

My neighbors are Mexican, so I am planning to storm my local WalMart pharmacy and demand Tamiflu.

OMG, LOL

eclaires · April 2009

PSSSST - I heard Bubbly has stockpiles of Tamiflu.

She wants you to email her if you want some.

getfreedrugs at youareinsane dot com

hth!

DMB2STEP · April 2009

Bostonmama-- what is a PM? Private message? How do I get it if that is what you mean?

Bubblytoes- I am not being a smartass but didn't you post something yesterday about this freaking you out since you are in the medical profession and know what could potentially happen? Just wondering if and why something has changed your mind? Is it really just being hyped up I mean?

lattemama · April 2009

Addicted2Thenot:

No Tamiflu is not recommended for that age.

I too am worried for Jake (the DS) but you just have to keep living your daily life & don't let it consume you.
Get some Vicks early defense hand sanitizer & pretend it keps you safe (thats what I do)

Just think of it like flu season
Is it really any different?

Tamiflu is approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older. Just thought I'd let ya know. This is why stuff gets crazy and shiz, cause people blow things out of proportion. You can die from just about anything.

Goose51504 · April 2009

eclaires:

PSSSST - I heard Bubbly has stockpiles of Tamiflu.

She wants you to email her if you want some.

getfreedrugs at youareinsane dot com

hth!

Beth, I've REALLY missed you!

lattemama · April 2009

Zenya:

meghans30:
Really? No one else is concerned? It does seem a bit silly because the symptoms are no different than the symptoms of any other strain of the flu virus, but the media does not help.

I am not concerned b/c nobody is dying! They are getting sick and getting better. Just like happens 230984 a day normally.

I know the mexican cases are causing all kinds of chaos but it's STILL not clear what went on there. The fact is that people here who are getting sick are getting better. Quickly. It's just not a big deal at this point, IMO.

Amen Zenya. People are dying in Mexico because they are seeking help too late. And they dont have the medicine that we do here in US.

BubblyToes · April 2009

Nope, that wasn't me. I'm not freaked out about it at all. And yes, it's just being hyped up. Seriously. More people die from regular, plain old influenza. Swine flu? Not so much.

eclaires · April 2009

Goose51504:
eclaires:

PSSSST - I heard Bubbly has stockpiles of Tamiflu.

She wants you to email her if you want some.

getfreedrugs at youareinsane dot com

hth!

Beth, I've REALLY missed you!

LOL, I have missed you as well, Goose. Glad to be back!

Lea LaJeunesse-Askren · April 2009

Left hand side - check Private Messages

BubblyToes · April 2009

I remember what I was referring to, it was a global pandemic, yes, but I don't believe the swine flu is what's going to wipe out civilization as we know it. Something WILL come along sooner or later that will take out plenty of people. This? Is not it.

jessicaclare · April 2009

This thread made me choke on my cookie. It was a damn good cookie too.

In all seriousness, Swine flu has the potential to be a threat. POTENTIAL. Just like lots of other things over the years. People panicking and storming their clinic demanding tamiflu isn't going to help anything. ITS NUTS. Wash your hands some more and keep updated on the cases, maybe take yourself to the doctor if you are truly exhibiting symptoms, but acting like sane adults is the best way to approach this. Of course, sane is something a lot of people are lacking, these days.

Temp108743750006959 · April 2009

REOM, omg. haha.

I cannot even look at a picture of a bat anymore without thinking about it rolling up tight, swooping by and taking a nip outta me. And I LIKE bats.

STOP watching CNN, Fox, and MSNBC. And Nancy Grace, just because. I have not watched that crap for more than 5 min. for years. It's shiit.

BubblyToes · April 2009

vccake:

REOM, omg. haha.

I cannot even look at a picture of a bat anymore without thinking about it rolling up tight, swooping by and taking a nip outta me. And I LIKE bats.

STOP watching CNN, Fox, and MSNBC. And Nancy Grace, just because. I have not watched that crap for more than 5 min. for years. It's shiit.

Dude, all Nancy Grace talks about is Casey Anthony. She'll pick up on the pig flu sometime next year. LOL

And I'm waiting on someone to come in here and tell us we're all a bunch of meanies.

Addicted2thenot · April 2009

lattemama:
Addicted2Thenot:

No Tamiflu is not recommended for that age.

I too am worried for Jake (the DS) but you just have to keep living your daily life & don't let it consume you.
Get some Vicks early defense hand sanitizer & pretend it keps you safe (thats what I do)

Just think of it like flu season
Is it really any different?

Tamiflu is approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older. Just thought I'd let ya know. This is why stuff gets crazy and shiz, cause peolpe blow things out of proportion. You can die from just about anything.

Actually , a friend of mine works for Roche & On Sunday said that it is not safe for the kids
BUT after reading your post I googled AND

I stand corrected
As of today Roche has stated that it is safe
Here is the article
https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313206,00.html

Thanks now I can go back to my daily Disney, Sea World routine without fearing the tourists :O)

I am not being a smart A$$ I thank you for bringing this to my attention

lattemama · April 2009

Addicted2Thenot:
lattemama:
Addicted2Thenot:

No Tamiflu is not recommended for that age.

I too am worried for Jake (the DS) but you just have to keep living your daily life & don't let it consume you.
Get some Vicks early defense hand sanitizer & pretend it keps you safe (thats what I do)

Just think of it like flu season
Is it really any different?

Tamiflu is approved for adults and children aged 1 year and older. Just thought I'd let ya know. This is why stuff gets crazy and shiz, cause peolpe blow things out of proportion. You can die from just about anything.

Actually , a friend of mine works for Roche & On Sunday said that it is not safe for the kids
BUT after reading your post I googled AND
I stand corrected
As of today Roche has stated that it is safe
Here is the article
https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313206,00.html

Thanks now I can go back to my daily Disney, Sea World routine without fearing the tourists :O)

I am not being a smart A$$ I thank you for bringing this to my attention

UMMMM thanks. I was starting to think all my years of Nursing school was a waste (rolls eyes)

belle204 · April 2009

r9stedt:
:::raise your hand if you did NOT see this post coming:::

I swear I saw the title and hit my head and said, "doh!"

Addicted2thenot · April 2009

Seriously!
I am thankful
Don't roll your eyes at me young lady Smile

In this case I am happy to have been misinformed

& that's a big deal just ask my husband

I rarely admit to being wrong

So, NO wasted years, your schooling has served you (& I) well.

lattemama · April 2009

Addicted2Thenot:

Seriously!
I am thankful
Don't roll your eyes at me young lady

In this case I am happy to have been misinformed

& that's a big deal just ask my husband

I rarely admit to being wrong

So, NO wasted years, your schooling has served you (& I) well.

Alright I will let it go only because your sons a cutie

summerbrideDC · April 2009

Best post in a really long time!!!! ?You knew she could only contain the crazy for just so long!

Kapalua · April 2009

I give this post 5 stars...well done!

Addicted2thenot · April 2009

lattemama:
Addicted2Thenot:

Seriously!
I am thankful
Don't roll your eyes at me young lady

In this case I am happy to have been misinformed

& that's a big deal just ask my husband

I rarely admit to being wrong

So, NO wasted years, your schooling has served you (& I) well.

Alright I will let it go only because your sons a cutie

Fair enough, I will take that :O)

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