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Eica - Student  |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4292426.stm Is anyone else worried about this? Right now I'm panicking about the prospect of a plague-like breakout here in the UK. What do you guys think? _______________ Former padawan of RoseRed |
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Mindrith Pride - Student 
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ye... pretty damn scary  _______________ [proud owner of talions 200th, 700th,1111th coment AND 1400th , DJK's 3001th coment! , saz's 400th coment! liso's 800th coment! Kitmitsu Aratan's 1200th comment! Cau's 100th comeent, Alexander's (aka CC) 210th, 888th and 2200th comments! Moriarti's 800th comment , Piccolo's 2000th comment! lirael's 505th comment , Quom Farlance's 120th comment, Alexander's 1800th comment , Eica's 1400th comment , Wicek's 3200th comment lady C's 999th comment, Echuu's 1100th comment, Takaru's 325th and 400th comment, Redeye's 200th comment picc's 3600th comment, Ostith's 50th comment, Elmo's 555th comment] |
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Tallepyon - Student 
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There have been several diseases that were suppose to kill millions of people in the US in the last 5 years or so. The one that got me was west nile virus. Its fatality rate was low for its hype. The avian flu is probably going to be the same way. It might mutate you say? Well look at all the other diseases like this that cant be transmitted easily. They have yet to mutate. So, I doubt this one will. Also scientists are probably already working on ways to counter this disease in some way. I doubt this is anything to even fear. |
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AvaloN - Student 
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@ Nero Good point tho. All types of Flu have the (rather nasty) ability to adapt to new hosts very quickly through mutation. |
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meh, i dont see any reason to worry. Either it doesnt come, and i would have worried for no reason. It Does come, but has not mutated and is easily cured, which will again mean that i would have worried for no reason. Or, it comes and have mutated, in which case there is nothing to do short term, which means that worry is useless. _______________ It takes courage to grow up, and become who you really are. "The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed." This comment was edited by ^Methos on Oct 26 2005 04:59pm. |
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Nero - Student 
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Quote: Dont panic UK has plenty of vaccine for this potential epidemic so no need to worry me thinks. Not one single drop. Obviously this disease is indeed hyped up, however you should consider that if it will mutate it will kill people without there being a cure on the short term. Look at what the spanish flu did (the spanish flu by the way had a killing rate of only 2 percent). And allthough the Spanish flu did come at a very bad time for a disease to come it still showed that people die quite easily by disease. I think I'll just be happy people found out and are having a look at the disease, know it's coming and taking precautions. I'll just keep my fingers cross for it not to mutate. _______________ -Nero Quote: Curious, Smartass, what else? This comment was edited by Nero on Oct 26 2005 02:25pm. |
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The Dragon Reborn - Student 
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Death by chicken! ROFL. I have no fear. _______________ Padawan to Solitude "Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and hate leads to... suffering" -Jedi Master Yoda "I shall not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will allow it to pass over me and through me, and when it has gone i will turn my inner eye to see its path. Where fear has gone there will be nothing. Only i will remain." -Bene Gesserit Litany, Dune |
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Buzz - Student 
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It wasn't meant specifically towards you. You were just the most recent one to have brought it up. _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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Raziel Anjelis - Student 
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Thanks for that Buzz. Don't know what I did to deserve that but hey. I agree with the media exaggerating everything however, they have a tendency to do that. _______________ Proud owner of El Vee For's 200th Comment, and Wicek's 2600th comment DaMi3N's 400th, Trad Redav's 666th.
This comment was edited by Raziel Anjelis on Oct 20 2005 01:06am. |
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Menaxia - Student 
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I think this is a very good example of the evils of the mass media. There is absolutely NO need to panic. We are not all going to die of bird flu. All the medical experts agree on this. It is a respiratory infection - they only way you are going to catch it is if you spend all your time kissing chickens/pidgeons etc. People who are at risk of developing this disease = poultry workers. These people know what to look for in their birds and how to contain it. It is not in their interests to have this virus in their stock. Other people with diabetes etc will already have had flu jabs, as they do every year because flu strains are monitored CONTINUOUSLY (BECAUSE THEY MUTATE - THIS IS NOT A WORRY). As an aside, why calling it avian/bird flu is new I don't know. The origins of ALL influenza viruses is from the noses of ducks in China... So to repeat: The press is evil and likes making mountains out of mole-hills. _______________ This is not the place to look for me This comment was edited by Menaxia on Oct 19 2005 07:01pm. |
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Buzz - Student 
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Quote: Don't forget diseases mutate, and it's only a matter of time before it thinks humans are cool. Not really bothered if I die, at least i leave this world of burberry wearing scum behind. Fearless is cool It hasn't mutated yet though. It can't be transmitted from person to person. Once it does mutate and actually might be a problem. Until that does occur and its shown to be deadlier than the current strains of flu then all your paranoid hypochondria is not justified. But you can go put your bubblesuit on if you really want to. _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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Raziel Anjelis - Student 
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Don't forget diseases mutate, and it's only a matter of time before it thinks humans are cool. Not really bothered if I die, at least i leave this world of burberry wearing scum behind. Fearless is cool _______________ Proud owner of El Vee For's 200th Comment, and Wicek's 2600th comment DaMi3N's 400th, Trad Redav's 666th.
This comment was edited by Raziel Anjelis on Oct 19 2005 06:24pm. |
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Mic Den Octela - Student 
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Chavs suck _______________ -Padawan of Virtue -Brother of Menaxia, *|irael, Krynn Adept, Majno, Ris Win Juljul, DaMi3N, Beowulf, Dash Starlight, Carrock and Yuken Zalak Bartender at Munes bar. Sir Mic of Nippledom! Proudly beating Wang, since '07. (Crackdown) |
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darkskye - Student 
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As said on a BBC comedy program (possibly QI or 7 Days 7 Words) "We've been looking for a plague to wipe out the chavs for some time." I like to think I have a strong immune system, mostly because I live in a small university town and I'm exposed to illnesses from all over the country at least 3 times a year. _______________ "Out the cat5, through the router, down the T1, over the leased line, off the bridge, past the firewall... nothing but 'Net." Chevron 1 is lit up Proud donator of the forum's 99000th comment
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Buzz - Student
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Ah the great influenza scares. Actually any disease scare. LOOK OUT THE SARS IS COMING TO GET YOU!!!!! Even though SARS had a lower mortality rate than even the flu. It still generated a huge hype. And who remembers the big scare last year? The US had to get rid of a large quantity of the vaccinations for the flu it had ordered. Wasn't it something like half? You of course heard about that increase in deaths since not as many people got vaccinated didn't you? I know I sure didn't. The Avian Flu. This thing is unable to be transfered from person to person yet. It has actually resulted in 65 deaths worldwide in the last 2 years. If it were able to transfer person to person, then there might be some justification for the hype. But it hasn't even happened yet. Go worry about getting hit by a truck, or contracting mad cow or something. _______________ When you are going through Hell, keep going. -Sir Winston Churchill. Those who seek power and control of others, no matter the level, no matter the intentions, should never be given it. |
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NotSoLittleCaesar - Student 
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holy f*** well im scared f***less >_< _______________ Quote: I mostly agree oh Lord of the squeezy mop
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AvaloN - Student 
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Not much we can do m8. |
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Eica - Student 
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New reassuring information: The birds that catch the disease don't have a long lifespan anyway, so little chance they'll have time to pass it on. Not even any human flu has been reported in as far away places as Romania yet, let alone UK. Scientists are travelling to infected places to research possible vaccinations against the disease. /me relaxes, for now Eica  _______________ Former padawan of RoseRed |
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Mic Den Octela - Student
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I have an inept fear of illness. Don't ask why 'cause im not sure. I'm much more scared of this than falling off the grand canyon wearing nothing but pink underwear. Still, like Monteeeeeeeee said, no need to worry. Britains prepared! To put it in a British way. OI NUTTA! BRING IT! _______________ -Padawan of Virtue -Brother of Menaxia, *|irael, Krynn Adept, Majno, Ris Win Juljul, DaMi3N, Beowulf, Dash Starlight, Carrock and Yuken Zalak Bartender at Munes bar. Sir Mic of Nippledom! Proudly beating Wang, since '07. (Crackdown) |
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I love puppies - Ex-Student 
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Quote: well my life has been perfect so far and im in love i guess ive given away my fear a while ago so im not really scared of dieing.. im really scared of other people dieing and me being alone Yeah, I agree. But, i dont think it will happen... _______________ <---- For sale by Buzz Possibly the best forum in the world. |
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Esta - Student 
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"It'll never happen" That's pretty much my feeling on this. And if it does happen? Well I'm not all that bothered by the slightly increased chances of catching a plague-like desiese and dying right now. I say pity the people most at risk rather than go cower in the corner. _______________ -Kauyon Draconis [Official master of Ataris] |
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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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Dont panic UK has plenty of vaccine for this potential epidemic so no need to worry me thinks. _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are 
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Lucky Mintaka - Ex-Student 
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well my life has been perfect so far and im in love i guess ive given away my fear a while ago so im not really scared of dieing.. im really scared of other people dieing and me being alone _______________ Vasper Adept-1600 Comment Raydoe-150 comment Pink -Floyd 425 comment |
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Eica - Student
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Great, I was hoping for reassureance _______________ Former padawan of RoseRed |
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AvaloN - Student
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Scary indeed m8. |
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Mic Den Octela - Student 
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Well im scared twatless. You? _______________ -Padawan of Virtue -Brother of Menaxia, *|irael, Krynn Adept, Majno, Ris Win Juljul, DaMi3N, Beowulf, Dash Starlight, Carrock and Yuken Zalak Bartender at Munes bar. Sir Mic of Nippledom! Proudly beating Wang, since '07. (Crackdown) |
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