The Swine Flu, H1N1, is a growing pandemic threat. How long is it from the time of exposure, until the time that symptoms appear, and also, to the time of contagion? The latter two may be the same, but the former should be different.
I am concerned, as any responsible person should be about his health, the health of his family, friends, and community.
I am a student of history, and know that with the 1918 pandemic, people got sick, then recovered, and then later, died by the bushel full.
I am extremely concerned about his situation. If it becomes something rather benign, my concern is unwarranted. If my concern is on the other extreme, we should be alarmed and take as many precautions as possible.
Prudence says to wait for the facts to come. But, maybe, prudence says, let’s shut down things to be safe, rather than sorry.
In light of the global economic crisis, I think that countries are slow to shut down travel due to the further hit on global business.
I think they are cowards, and this time should show great bravery…..let the chips fall where they may. If the epidemiological situation signals pandemic, shut things down.
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At the current time, CDC believes that this virus has the same properties in terms of spread as seasonal flu viruses. With seasonal flu, studies have shown that people may be contagious from one day before they develop symptoms to up to 7 days after they get sick. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. CDC is studying the virus and its capabilities to try to learn more and will provide more information as it becomes available.
How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
Studies have shown that influenza virus can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for up to 2-8 hours after being deposited on the surface.
The health officials & government do not want us to know how serious this is & may get. All we can do is keep informing people and taking extra measures to protect ourselves.
I think people are in denial but as you said I hope our concerns are unwarranted.Until then its better to safe than sorry.
as you are a “student of history”, you would know that pandemics have occurred with some regularity…we are well and truly overdue for the next one. I think taking precautions is a good idea until the all clear is given.
According to Dr. Jas. ONeal on abc radio it’s a quick turnaround time. But you might luck out, because the news reports last night and today are that experts at WHO and CDCs are now saying swine flu isn’t as serious as they thought . It’s not spreading like they expected. Good news.