Theyve been saying we have a "mild" cold variation of Swine flu. But how can they say that, when with the mortality rate worldwide being 0.05% or something like that(maths never my strongest)... surely Swine flu is a mild flu. However fatal for pregnant & low immunity people e.g elderly, chemo patients, leukemia, HIV+ & 3rd world countries.
At least 6-7 people have been hospitalised... but doing ok.
There are now 2 confirmed cases in my suburb!
Our state has moved from contain to sustain... which means they only give out needed tamiflu, don't close schools, don't close events, concerts, football etc.. Its to "sheild" those most at risk.. e.g elderly... yet the advice given to pregnant women is "consult your GP or obestrician" Why? because pregnant women can take tamiflu apparently... its classed "c" by the USA drug people for its safe level.. (not good enough in my opinon) Tamiflu is to be taken if it can benefit the unborn child! Their is no known issues as Nobody wants to be tested on.... they overdosed mice on it and the results were far less than perfect....
"Sustain" phase is basically saying.. its out of control... life goes on... go get sick?
The other states are saying, if you visit Melbourne and come back. Then quarantine the kids for 7 days. Our state is saying thats crazy. Frankly i dont see how!!! Nationally there is a quarantine for people & kids to be quarantined if they come back from overseas! The difference with melbourne is???? nothing.. we have swine flu.
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ALOT of people say they want swine flu cos they get attention/school shuts down/dont have to got to school/to die/it'd be cool
Hmm, I do feel for you re: being pregnant -and so what happens if you're exposed? It's ok for those with manageable cases in hospital as they're being medicated.. but yeah, what happens when you don't exactly want to be exposing your unborn child to these drugs?
I didn't know that interstate visitors were being advised to quarantine their kids for 7 days if they visited us here in Victoria?
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