Swine Flu in Auckland
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Topic: Swine Flu in Auckland
Posted By: smurfette
Subject: Swine Flu in Auckland
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 5:43pm
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I hope the press aren't scare-mongering, as there only seem to be deaths in Mexico from it so far, but it's not a good thing to have lurking around for us pregnant ladies.
I get everything going, which even without a new deadly flu is worrying enough when pregnant! I am downing the Vit C and trying to stay clear of sick people. |
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 6:26pm
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I think there's certainly some risk but yes I think the media are very guilty of scaremongering at the moment.
It is worrying but at least currently it's responsive to drugs that we have on hand. But yay USA for already dishing out heaps of tamiflu - I bloody well hope that they were legitimate cases because all we need is for the strain to mutate  -------------  
 
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Posted By: myonlineself
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 6:39pm
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Hi guys - I was on the NZ1 flight from LA on Saturday morning... so a bit stressful.. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: myonlineself
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 6:40pm
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but the latest sounds like it might already have mutated -into a less viralent form - so that's all good ;-)
I don't think it would be a good idea to take Tamiflu while pregnant unless you really had to. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 27 April 2009 at 11:19pm
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ooh I definitely agree about not having it when pregnant if possible Marie - but at least it means that they can stop the spread through the majority of the population.
Hope you are ok. That would be stress you definitely don't need. I'll be sending good luck vibes your way  -------------
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 9:16am
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Just to put another spin on it - half a million people die every year from the flu anyway -so the death rate in Mexico etc is not that unexpected in the flu season, if that makes sense? Especially given the state of the medical system, ecomony etc in mexico. -------------  
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 10:19am
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Yeah I was wondering that - I mean it's not like people in Mexico city would be in the same state of health generally as someone in NZ. -------------
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 10:43am
Just re-read my post and I sound so callous but not what I intended -------------
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 12:50pm
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The flu is normally a greater risk to the young & elderly, but the Swine Flu seams to be hitting the middle group. Just heard on the news that they say there are 60 cases in NZ, but with reporters who knows, & what degree are they.
myonlineself FX you are in the clear. |
Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 12:58pm
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They are only suspected cases and we do NOT have a confirmed case in New Zealand at this stage. -------------
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 1:20pm
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Yip see, wish the reporters reported the facts, but thats what you get, I guess.
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 10:18pm
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Its been confirmed (tonight ) that 3 of the Rangitoto college students have tested positive for Swine flu ------------- 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 28 April 2009 at 10:58pm
But they're already on the mend so that's a good sign (heehee can you tell I'm an eternal optimist?  )
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 29 April 2009 at 12:36am
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thats good, Im not very panicked, but I do feel bad for those kids, so I hope they are , they must be /have been pretty scared -------------
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Posted By: fallen
Date Posted: 29 April 2009 at 6:12pm
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I work in a pharmacy in Tauranga. Today alone we've sold at least 50 face masks. We've had at least 7 queries about Tamiflu.
Tamiflu is prescription only until 1st May. Between 1st May and end of Sept it is a pharmacist only medication. So to get it you'd have to present to a pharmacy with flu symptoms and have a consultation with a pharmacist. Both on prescription and purchased from a pharmacist it costs around $80 per person. myonlineself, its not recommended for pregnant women except if the benefits for the mother outweighs the risk to the fetus. ------------- |