Swine Flu

[HisMajestyBOB]

And what is it with Asians wearing the SARS masks? You see them all over around here, too, and we're in the middle of the midwest, for goodness sakes.

It is considered polite to wear a face mask if you have a cold or other infectious disease and you're out an about.  That way you are less likely to breathe, sneeze or accidentally spit germs on people and things.  It's not about "OMG, I might get infected I better wear a mask", it's "I'm somewhat contagious, this can help limit the spread."

Well, it's also a bit of the former, too. Certainly that's why many teachers are wearing masks right now: "I have to spend all day around these potentially diseased little wankers, I'd better protect myself".

[Camerus]

Hospitals are offering free swine flu shots for teachers here in Nanjing. 

Which raises the quandary:  do I dare go to a Chinese hospital for the free shot? 

My wallet says "yes", but my common sense says "no".

[HisMajestyBOB]

Do they use lead syringes?

[merithyn]

It is considered polite to wear a face mask if you have a cold or other infectious disease and you're out an about.  That way you are less likely to breathe, sneeze or accidentally spit germs on people and things.  It's not about "OMG, I might get infected I better wear a mask", it's "I'm somewhat contagious, this can help limit the spread."

Ah, makes sense. Are the masks effective?

[merithyn]

I believe both Maximus and Barrister have met him, not sure who if anybody else.

Based on what Max has said, I would very much like to meet Neil in person. 

[Ed Anger]

Do they use lead syringes?

Supplies!

[garbon]

Politeness is often hard to recognize in today's world.  Especially when one is prepared to initially think the worst of someone.

I'm sure Meri dislikes Asians.

[crazy canuck]

My youngest son is running a fever (not too high though)  and it looks like my wife (who never gets sick) is getting sick as well.

My wife has H1N1 and her lungs sound terrible.  If she doesnt get better soon she might have to be hospitalized.

Meri, I need to you cross those fingers of yours.

[crazy canuck]

Politeness is often hard to recognize in today's world.  Especially when one is prepared to initially think the worst of someone.

I'm sure Meri dislikes Asians.

I was thinking of Neil. 

[Malthus]

My youngest son is running a fever (not too high though)  and it looks like my wife (who never gets sick) is getting sick as well.

My wife has H1N1 and her lungs sound terrible.  If she doesnt get better soon she might have to be hospitalized.

Meri, I need to you cross those fingers of yours.

Shit, I'm sorry to hear that. Hope she gets better soon.

[merithyn]

My wife has H1N1 and her lungs sound terrible.  If she doesnt get better soon she might have to be hospitalized.

Meri, I need to you cross those fingers of yours.

That's awful, CC. I really hope she gets better soon, without needing to be hospitalized.

How're the tikes?

Oh, and six kids in Riley's class were sent home today from school with H1N1. And they said this was the downswing.

[Admiral Yi]

G'luck canuck.

[Drakken]

Oh shit, CC. I hope she'll be okey.

It's been 24 hours now. Is she feeling any better? Got any update for us? 

[crazy canuck]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.  The worst is over and she is recovering.  Had a bit of a scare but everything is ok now.

[merithyn]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.  The worst is over and she is recovering.  Had a bit of a scare but everything is ok now.

Several of the kids at the school who got H1N1 ended up with bronchitis and/or pneumonia, but only one ended up in the hospital. Hang in there, CC. Sounds like the worst of it is passed. Expect her to be weak as a kitten for a bit, even well after the fever is gone.