Swine Flu

[knight_shadow]

http://www.wfaa.com/closings/

[SWTXBelle]

What do you call it when pigs fly?

Swine flew.

(ducks)

[aephi alum]

<chucks a rotten tomato toward SWTXBelle>

I've picked up some Tamiflu as a precautionary measure (thanks for the prescription, Dad ). This way, I'll have it on hand in case DH or I exhibit flu symptoms -- whether it's a result of swine flu now or "normal" flu next fall/winter. I'd rather have the Tamiflu and not need it than need it and be unable to get it because there's been a run on the pharmacy.

(BTW, I inquired about what Tamiflu would cost without insurance. Answer: bloody expensive.)

[texas*princess]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

<chucks a rotten tomato toward SWTXBelle>

I've picked up some Tamiflu as a precautionary measure (thanks for the prescription, Dad ). This way, I'll have it on hand in case DH or I exhibit flu symptoms -- whether it's a result of swine flu now or "normal" flu next fall/winter. I'd rather have the Tamiflu and not need it than need it and be unable to get it because there's been a run on the pharmacy.

(BTW, I inquired about what Tamiflu would cost without insurance. Answer: bloody expensive.)

I heard on the news that it's a little over $100 for one vial... idk if that is without insurance though. I would guess so because if you had insurance normally you just pay the copay.

[AGDee]

They determined that the kid from the school down the road did NOT have swine flu. High schoolers are funny because my daughter said all day everybody was saying it was confirmed and those schools were closed for a week. I kept scouring news sites and that school district's web site for some concrete evidence that the rumor was true and couldn't find any. Then on the 11 o'clock news they said the kid tested negative for it.

[Beryana]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

What do you call it when pigs fly?

Swine flew.

(ducks)

LOL

A sister asked if she could get swine flu from kissing her husband who is a cop. . . .

[texas*princess]

Watching the news - apparently flights are packed coming into DFW from Mexico, and AA flight crews are calling in sick and refusing to work those routes.

[KSUViolet06]

A friend of mine called and told me that there has been a confirmed case here at the University. I don't know if that's true or not, but I don't believe so. The CDC website only mentions 1 confirmed case in our state.

[PM_Mama00]

Originally Posted by AGDee

Actually, they closed Woodhaven-Brownstown District today and tomorrow. They expect the results from the one child's test either today or tomorrow and they are disinfecting the school thoroughly in the interim. My kids are in Gibraltar district though, where their only problem is a 7th grader with a hit list and a pistol obsession. He won't be coming back to my son's middle school, per the letter that came home yesterday. That's more scary than the flu if you ask me.

Are you kidding me? I'm gona have to tell one of my best friends. She's a Gibraltar girl and used to coach cheer there.

Originally Posted by AGDee

They determined that the kid from the school down the road did NOT have swine flu. High schoolers are funny because my daughter said all day everybody was saying it was confirmed and those schools were closed for a week. I kept scouring news sites and that school district's web site for some concrete evidence that the rumor was true and couldn't find any. Then on the 11 o'clock news they said the kid tested negative for it.

I'm so glad he was negative. The school had told parents that he'd get the results by Tuesday and everyone's been talking about it. How ironic that he gets the flu right after Mexico when this is going on.

[BuckeyeTriDelta]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

A friend of mine called and told me that there has been a confirmed case here at the University. I don't know if that's true or not, but I don't believe so. The CDC website only mentions 1 confirmed case in our state.

KSU if you are still in Ohio, the only confirmed case is up near Cleveland in Lorain county. They thought there was one in Ross Coutny near Chillicothe but it turned up negative. They are testing a few people in Columbus (including an OSU Med. Center employee who they say has a "probable" case) for it but nothing so far.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeTriDelta

KSU if you are still in Ohio, the only confirmed case is up near Cleveland in Lorain county. They thought there was one in Ross Coutny near Chillicothe but it turned up negative. They are testing a few people in Columbus (including an OSU Med. Center employee who they say has a "probable" case) for it but nothing so far.

Yes, I am--and just so that everyone knows, I double-checked and there is NOT a case here. So far there is still only one.

[carnation]

The state of Texas has decided not to hold district track meets, just send the top 4 from each region to state. This is really pissing off my brother because although my niece qualifies for the state with her shot put throw (135 ft., I believe) and will go for that, she's maybe 6th in discus and wouldn't have the chance to compete in that event.

It might be understandable if they had swine flu infections all around but they seem to have based it on "just in case".

[WCsweet<3]

1 probable case in Portland makes everyone in Eugene freak out. 3 possible cases at Western Oregon makes the college and dorms shut down until Monday.
Now I'm being told not to go to Portland, a metropolis, because there is one possible case.

No comment.

[srmom]

I'm flying into Orlando tomorrow and driving to Gainesville to watch my son graduate = so I will be exposed on the plane, in the Orlando airport, in the OConnell Center, where the graduation ceremony is to take place, etc.

But, I will be damned if I'm going to miss him walk across that stage! It took too much to get him there!!!

Maybe I'll just hold my breath

[LaneSig]

One of the high schools in my district was shut down today until Monday, May 11th, due to a confirmed case of Swine Flu. All the teachers are wondering (hoping?) if our whole district will close.