Shashwith Uthappa asked:


Yes, you must’ve heard it already. Spine Flu is no more a virgin word. It’s caused by spine influenza virus that usually affects pigs. However, the new swine flu having prospective ecumenical affects is a new strain of virus, H1N1 strain, A type, containing genes of the swine influenza.

News is spreading like wild fire with warning that the swine flu can be transmitted via aerial droplets, for example when sneezing, or via saliva or feces. Clinical symptoms generally seen are: fever, widespread pain, fatigue, nose catarrh and cough.

There have been cases in Mexico reported to have human-to-human transmission. Although many countries have been controlling airplanes to stop the virus from turning into an epidemic, there was a 25 year old man tested positive in Hong Kong recently.

Although it was said that the virus might not touch Asia, Hong Kong has gone frantic with its attempts to isolate the person affected and give him appropriate treatment. They have actually tried tracking down every person who possibly had contact with the man while his travel from Mexico via Shanghai.

There were two taxi drivers who assisted the Mexican and if they are infected and they don’t appear, there shall be bad consequences. It’s a critical time in Hong Kong.

The attendants in the hotels where the Mexican was staying were quarantined for seven days. It is however an international joke that the Metropark hotel has been locked up even though most people in the hotel have not even contacted with the infected man and overseas tourist are under vigilance for seven days.

China is soon to suspend all flights from Mexico to avoid further prospective infects. These frenetic preventive steps are because they’ve been through a painful epidemic with painful nostalgia carrying it, the SARS breakout which had taken away many innocent lives in its vicious circle.

Gearing up to fight the disease with facial masks in restaurants and on public transport, the spirit of the city hasn’t dampened as it hasn’t canceled any concerts and shows that are scheduled to happen in Hong Kong. Prevention is surely better than cure, but there isn’t any harm having fun while prevention. Don’t you think?



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James Larkin asked:


In these times of swine flu everyone’s wearing masks. Great time to rob a bank. Nobody would know who the robbers were because all the masks seem to be white.

I have not seen any coloured masks or decorated masks so they are hardly a fashion item – yet. Maybe someone will introduce a fashion range of masks.

The social implications of a global masking are interesting. For example before you kiss you have to lift up your mask, hardly romantic. And they are handy if you want to avoid someone especially if you wear a big mask and dark glasses.

It’s a bit like everyone is wearing a new type of yashmak and we are all making eyes at each other.

The most frightening thing I’ve seen is bearded men wearing masks. It really looks weird with all that hair protruding from them.

And what about pets. Can they catch the flu? If so, are there pet masks available? Is there an emergency plan for pets and other animals.

Do masks actually prevent catching the flu? Actually there is no clear proof they do. Government and health authorities say wear them but washing hands is probably more important.

It’s generally agreed that respirators are far more effective. They fit like face masks and are designed to filter small particles whereas plain masks only prevent droplets.

Mind you I would be glad to be wearing a simple mask if someone coughed or sneezed over me.

They say there is no cure for the swine flu – not yet. In the meantime I think the best thing to do is keep fit. Eat well and eat good nutrious food.

Losing weight would also be a health boost.

I’ve also had my annual flu shot. It doesn’t stop swine flu but if you don’t catch the normal flu at least you are keeping strong and better able to resist infection.

All we can do it aim for prevention and keep ourselves fit. That goes for our pets too.

 

 

 

 



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