Don't eat pork!

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negiqboyz Well-Known Member

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Swine flu that has killed 64 and infected over 1000 people recently in Mexico .. be careful ...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/26/world/americas/26mexico.html?ref=world

Shit .. first . it was Mad Cow Disease - NO BEEF,

then, it was high Mercury level in fish - NO FISH

then, it was Avian Flu - NO CHICKEN

then now , it is Swine Flu - NO PORK

then what?? POISONOUS Pesticide = NO FRUITs and vegetables??

#1 negiqboyz, Apr 25, 2009
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It doesn't matter even if you don't eat pork... Swine influenza viruses are NOT SPREAD by pork food products:

You catch swine flu if an infected person sneezes in your face, or if you used his spoon, or tongue kissed her, et cetera...

It is transmitted the same way as the common cold.

uke: :rl: don't touch me until you washed your hands dammit...

US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) AUDIO PODCAST ADVISORY

Transcript of CDC podcast quoted here in its entirety:

SWINE FLU

This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer, healthier people.

Hello. I'm Dr. Joe Bresee with the CDC Influenza Division. I'm here to speak with you today about swine flu. First, I'll begin by explaining what swine flu is. Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do occur. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs, but it's possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person, also.

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu, as well. In the past, severe illnesses, such as pneumonia and respiratory failure, as well as deaths, have been reported with swine influenza infection in people, as well. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

I'll now discuss the severity of swine flu illness in people. Similar to seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the United States with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman in Wisconsin was hospitalized for pneumonia after being infected with swine flu, and she died eight days later. A swine flu outbreak in Fort Dix, New Jersey occurred in 1976 that caused more than 200 cases with severe illness in several people and one death.

Spread of swine flu can occur in two ways. The first way is through contact with infected pigs or environments contaminated with swine flu viruses. The second way is through contact with a person infected with a swine flu virus. Human-to-human spread of swine flu has also been documented and is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. Influenza is thought to be spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

Next, I would like to tell you about medicines that can be used to treat swine flu. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and, alternatively, prevention of infection with these swine flu viruses. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines, such as pills, liquids, or inhaler that fights against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and can make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick, specifically within two days of symptoms. People with swine influenza infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic, and possibly for up to seven days following the illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods. There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. However, there are everyday actions that people can take to help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth because germs can spread that way.
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Now, I will move on to discuss what you should do if you get sick. If you live in an area where swine flu infections have been reported, and if you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact your health care provider, particularly if you're worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed. If you're sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others. If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care. In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: fast breathing or trouble breathing, bluish skin color, not drinking enough fluids, not waking up or not interacting, being so irritable that the child does not want to be held, fever with a rash, or flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with a fever and worse cough. In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, and severe or persistent vomiting.

People don't need to worry about eating or preparing pork. Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.

For the most accurate health information, visit www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO, 24/7.
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#2 ralphrepo, Apr 25, 2009
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ima eat my meat, just cook your food properly and cut out this rare/raw meat crap.

#3 master_g, Apr 25, 2009
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master_g said: ↑

ima eat my meat...
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That's er, ahem... a nice way of putting it... :laugh:

#4 ralphrepo, Apr 25, 2009
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we're not in Mexico anyways... so i'm sitll going to eat my meat..
as long as the meat are cooked properly i'm fine... can't give up meat because of some stupid flu that's only happening on one part of the word... lol

#5 bbgirlsum, Apr 25, 2009
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i think it got over the border already .. people in california and texas have been infected with the virus .. not enough to call it a pandemic but with mexico so close, it's best to be safe and stop eating for a while until things cool down ..

#6 negiqboyz, Apr 25, 2009
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ralphrepo said: ↑

That's er, ahem... a nice way of putting it... :laugh:
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yeah i saw that when i typed it but i thought maybe no one will notice lol, dirty minded person you -noclue

#7 master_g, Apr 25, 2009
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ah this flu sucks, it kills way too quickly to be successful

#8 dim8sum, Apr 25, 2009
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Oh well, more beef less pork then LOL
I like my beef steak medium rare LOL

#9 Flames, Apr 25, 2009
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^ dont front, you mean medium raw

people who cant be bothered to cook meat gets no sympathy when they get mad cows disease -shock

#10 master_g, Apr 25, 2009
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Seriously folks, there a lot of misinformation out there. This is from the BBC's Swine Flu FAQ page:

Q&A: Swine flu

Swine flu causes regular outbreaks in pigs

Infection control experts are looking into reports of deaths from an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico.

What is swine flu? Swine flu is a respiratory disease which infects pigs. Caused by influenza type A, there are regular outbreaks among herds of pigs, where the disease causes high levels of illness but is rarely fatal. It tends to spread in autumn and winter but can circulate all year round. There are many different types of swine flu and like human flu, the infection is constantly changing.

Can humans catch swine flu? Swine flu does not normally infect humans, although sporadic cases do occur usually in people who have had close contact with pigs. There have also been rare documented cases of humans passing the infection to other humans. Human to human transmission of swine flu thought to spread in the same way as seasonal flu - through coughing and sneezing.

Is this a new type of swine flu? The World Health Organization has confirmed at least some of the cases are a never-before-seen strain of H1N1. It is genetically different from the fully human H1N1 seasonal influenza virus that has been circulating globally for the past few years and contains DNA that is typical to avian, swine and human viruses, including elements from European and Asian swine viruses

How many cases are there in the latest outbreak? The Mexican government has confirmed 16 deaths from a swine flu outbreak and they are investigating 50 further possible deaths. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention is also investigating seven non-fatal cases of human transmission of swine flu that have been reported since March 2009 but there has been no confirmation of a link.

How worried should people be? When any new strain of flu emerges that acquires the ability to pass from person to person, it is monitored very closely in case it has the potential to spark a pandemic. The World Health Organization is concerned but says it is too soon to change the threat level warning for a pandemic.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8017585.stm
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So eating pork is not an issue; having someone who is infected sneeze in your face, like with any other flu, is the way you would catch it.

FYI, here's link to the Big One: 1918 Spanish Flu that had killed anywhere from 20 to 100 million world wide.

Noted US Cases:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0XdQ--ming&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgQizqwKHII

#11 ralphrepo, Apr 25, 2009
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The pork here are local,anyway,i don't eat Pork that much,rarely...

#12 [mJ9], Apr 25, 2009
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^ i only eat spare ribs, anything else and it makes me sick

#13 master_g, Apr 25, 2009
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^yeah,i prefer the spare ribs than the other parts.When i think how greasy and calorific it is,i don't want to eat them at all
Between,we got a flu here last year and we had to import Pork

#14 [mJ9], Apr 25, 2009
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but i love pork :tear:

#15 Akki, Apr 25, 2009
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AkkiOnimusha said: ↑

but i love pork :tear:
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Good, eat all you want. Just make sure the pig doesn't sneeze in your face. -rolleyes

Again, eating pork has nothing to do with getting swine flu or not.

#16 ralphrepo, Apr 25, 2009
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I like seafood more then meat to be honest, so it doesnt really bother me.

#17 The_Jelly, Apr 25, 2009
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waa i bought prawns and tried to cook it in the microwave (SILLY) when i was younger, i went to bed and i literally had to fight against vomiting.... now i cant eat prawns or ill be sick cus it brings back the memories lol

#18 master_g, Apr 25, 2009
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so you don't eat Prawns and Pork?what else don't you eat?

#19 [mJ9], Apr 25, 2009
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i dont eat liver 0_o or anything that is not cooked properly, i love my veg though, peas in pod is my fav

#20 master_g, Apr 25, 2009

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