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Very interesting Meadbh; thank you.
Well, we did get the h@ll out of Texas!
Audrey
So glad you said that...Au contraire; there's still plenty of hell left in Texas...
So glad you said that...
I was going to, but my zip code wisely held me back.
Catapult launched rotten tomatoes have a longer range these days, I'm told.
Redemption clause: I've been to TX a few times and enjoyed the journey every time.
I for one have taken comfort in the fact that you, Moemg and Rich in Tampa haven't freaked out about this swine flu thing. I trust that if things really get bad, you three will let us know, I trust you guys.......
I for one have taken comfort in the fact that you, Moemg and Rich in Tampa haven't freaked out about this swine flu thing. I trust that if things really get bad, you three will let us know, I trust you guys.......
I'm going to my niece's graduation from college tomorrow. She just got back from Cancun 2 weeks ago so I'm going to wear a surgical mask. I'm sure that will make her proud of her uncle.
Unless the swine flu virus mutates into a more virulent form, it is my understanding that, for most healthy folks, its no worse than the usual seasonal flu. What is wrong with a strategy of just trying to stay in good health, be sick for a week if you get it, and then you have immunity unless and until it mutates significantly?
I know from experience that having the flu is no fun. Last time I got it even though I always get the flu shot. But I am not losing any sleep over the swine flu as it is currently being described.
If the media can time their swine flu fear stories just right, there will be a big panic about flu shots when the H1N1 vaccine comes out, but there isn't enough for everyone.
Normally I would agree with you but two and a half years ago I went on a cruise and got the virsus from h---. I was in bed for twelve days . I literally could not get out of bed I was so sick . I eventually recovered but it left me with my asthma in flareup and so weak I could hardly walk .So I have gained a healthy respect for flu"s . If there is anyway I can get the vaccine I'm getting it .
But then there's the offset by the **** anti-vaccine folks telling us it's all a plot to kill people.
I guess it is one of many advantages of being a federal employee. Also, in years when a shortage of flu shots is expected, we seem to get them very shortly after the first responders even when most civilians are still having a hard time getting a flu shot.
Interesting...this was never offered to us. There were Flu Clinics set up by an independent health company in close proximity to but not inside the buildings. We were given a little time mid-morning or mid-day to go get them. The payment had to be done via our FEHB health plan choice.At work, we get free yearly flu shots courtesy of your tax dollars. I get one every year, since they seem to give my immunity a little boost and since suffering through influenze is not my idea of fun. Since I am retiring on November 9th, my prediction is that we will be offered our yearly free flu shots about a week afterwards.
That's OK. I predict that one of the HUGE advantages to ER is that I won't be exposed to miserable coughing, sneezing, and feverish co-workers in tight quarters on a daily basis. I may be less likely to contract contagious diseases at home than at work.