The Swine Flu Thread - All Swine Flu Rubbish In Here

[*Moangroan*]

Before the symptoms of swine flu reveal themself the person already has it and is spreading it around unknowingly. Other staff may have it but the symptoms have not shown up.

 

[hawker1986]

Go, its just flu. There is an argument to say youll be better off getting it now when the NHS isnt swamped...

Hawker

 

[Glaucus]

But it's the choice between no flu and potential flu...

would you not goto work if someone there was sent home with flu?

And it's next week. where the virus going to survive for that long.

 

[Whappers]

Helllllllllllllllllllllllllllll No

 

[Whappers]

Go, its just flu. There is an argument to say youll be better off getting it now when the NHS isnt swamped...

Hawker

Errr... people have died! Why risk it?!

 

[hawker1986]

Today someone died from swine flu without underlying heath problems

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/8145389.stm

They have told us nothing, no underlying conditions doesnt mean there wernt other factors involved. And as I said people die of normal flu every year.

Hawker

 

[Vixen]

would you not goto work if someone there was sent home with flu?

It's not her normal job for a start. Personally, I wouldn't be happy in the OPs situation as I have a weak immune system and don't particularly enjoy losing weeks of my life to a virus.

EDIT: Just seen your edit - I would believe that the other person would be the concern.

 

[Glaucus]

Errr... people have died! Why risk it?!

4 people, all with serious health complications.

 

[Hxc]

Errr... people have died! Why risk it?!

Only those with underlying medical conditions.

 

[Glaucus]

It's not her normal job for a start. Personally, I wouldn't be happy in the OPs situation as I have a weak immune system and don't particularly enjoy losing weeks of my life to a virus.

EDIT: Just seen your edit - I would believe that the other person would be the concern.

if it is swine flu all other staff that has had contact should be sent home for at least the incubation period. If this isn't happening then that is shocking.

 

[Vixen]

4 people, all with serious health complications.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8142833.stm .

EDIT: I agree with you, but the implication from her post is that the staff in close contact with the sick chef will still be there.

 

[Tefal]

Errr... people have died! Why risk it?!

Are you aware that several thousand people die of regular flu every year in Britain?

Do you take time off work every time someone is off sick?

 

[semi-pro waster]

Swine flu only kills asian people

I'm not even sure this is worth replying but no, it doesn't.

But it's the choice between no flu and potential flu...

You might up the risks but you run the risk of catching swine flu almost anywhere now I suppose. Personally I'd probably go if it was work I needed and could do but since it isn't the question is academic for me.

 

[Nix]

I got sent home from some stupid course thing for two days this week due to a swine flu scare (apparently some bird who was in the group before me - incidently, a group I was supposed to be in - came down with the symptoms).

I'm guessing that this must be related to it in some way.

EDIT:

Wrong link. Try this instead.

 

[Coxyis]

Like said above, if you need the cash then I don't see your issue.

 

[hawker1986]

I'm guessing that this must be related to it in some way.

How was a car crash related to swine flu?

Hawker

 

[West]

Everyone thinks they have Swine Flu

 

[Nix]

How was a car crash related to swine flu?

Hawker

Oops, wrong link. I meant this one.

 

[Busa]

I've had swine flu,aids,Ebola,Necrotizing fasciitis,aids again(they told me you cant get it twice!) and im still here!

 

[aayzof]

i've got it. it's not that bad. the doctor doesn't even make you stay at home any more - just stay at home and take tamiflu.