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This thread is pretty important as it will deal not only with the swine flu, but TB and other airborne contagions.
In dealing with the swine fly, we have our first body count in CA. So, those of you who are on the West Coast or any state bordering Mexico, I suggest you take a read thru.
Why, you might ask, is Mexico important? Is IBRR a racist? No. The epicenter of the swine flu was Mexico City. Virtually all illegal [supplant whatever PC term you want] aliens from Mexico, Central and South America cross via TX, NM, AZ and CA. The pertinent reason for bringing this up is that aliens crossing into the US are coming from Ground Zero. For whatever reason they come to the US (probably for work in about 85% of the cases) they are logically poor. Accordingly, they will occupy these states for a bit before pushing on to their final destination. Being poor, they are going to frequent typical haunts such as free meals, day centers, camp spots, squats, etc. that riders do. Normally, this would be easy to deal with by saying, "oh, avoid the Mexicans," but we can't do that in this case as the disease doesn't discriminate based upon nationality.
So, I CANNOT stress enough, if you have any of these symptoms: nausea, headache, coughing and body aches (CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Flu and You), get to the fucking doctor NOW! The time for homeopathy and other trendy shit is long gone. The most effective treatment, so far, is Tamiflu (Flu Treatment and Flu Prevention | TAMIFLU). You're not going to score it on the corner, either. This is no game. It's hitting the young and old, as opposed to the normal flu. It is airborne and only requires seconds of being around someone to contract. Bottom line: the fucker coughing around you COULD be contagious.
While I'm on the same thread, TB. Tuberculosis, for those not familiar is another airborne contagion. (WHO | A WORLD FREE OF TB) Amongst the homeless it decimates. (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/465816) For those whom might say, "Well, fuck it, I'll just get some antibiotics," that time is fast slipping away. (Drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis are more virulent than experts assumed)
Now, it's not all doom and gloom. The whole reason for this article is to bring about some discussion and awareness. Almost like a 'recall list'-type of thread, I guess. I know the new 'in' thing is to be dirty and accepting and PC, but sometimes (for those who want to live) you have to be a bit prudent.
In dealing with the swine fly, we have our first body count in CA. So, those of you who are on the West Coast or any state bordering Mexico, I suggest you take a read thru.
Why, you might ask, is Mexico important? Is IBRR a racist? No. The epicenter of the swine flu was Mexico City. Virtually all illegal [supplant whatever PC term you want] aliens from Mexico, Central and South America cross via TX, NM, AZ and CA. The pertinent reason for bringing this up is that aliens crossing into the US are coming from Ground Zero. For whatever reason they come to the US (probably for work in about 85% of the cases) they are logically poor. Accordingly, they will occupy these states for a bit before pushing on to their final destination. Being poor, they are going to frequent typical haunts such as free meals, day centers, camp spots, squats, etc. that riders do. Normally, this would be easy to deal with by saying, "oh, avoid the Mexicans," but we can't do that in this case as the disease doesn't discriminate based upon nationality.
So, I CANNOT stress enough, if you have any of these symptoms: nausea, headache, coughing and body aches (CDC - Influenza (Flu) | Swine Flu and You), get to the fucking doctor NOW! The time for homeopathy and other trendy shit is long gone. The most effective treatment, so far, is Tamiflu (Flu Treatment and Flu Prevention | TAMIFLU). You're not going to score it on the corner, either. This is no game. It's hitting the young and old, as opposed to the normal flu. It is airborne and only requires seconds of being around someone to contract. Bottom line: the fucker coughing around you COULD be contagious.
While I'm on the same thread, TB. Tuberculosis, for those not familiar is another airborne contagion. (WHO | A WORLD FREE OF TB) Amongst the homeless it decimates. (http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/465816) For those whom might say, "Well, fuck it, I'll just get some antibiotics," that time is fast slipping away. (Drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis are more virulent than experts assumed)
Now, it's not all doom and gloom. The whole reason for this article is to bring about some discussion and awareness. Almost like a 'recall list'-type of thread, I guess. I know the new 'in' thing is to be dirty and accepting and PC, but sometimes (for those who want to live) you have to be a bit prudent.