Suine flu

Posted by: Massimo Bertola on 19 July 2009

I know it's not the proper place to discuss this, but since I'm coming to the UK on August 22nd with my wife, any suggestions about the risk of suine flu?

Should I buy antivirals at home, look for them when in the UK or not worry at all?

Thanks,

Massimo
Posted on: 19 July 2009 by Mat Cork
Not a med Dr M, so no expert...but at the moment here it seems like either a)the govt are trying to play it down and avoid panic or b)the tabloids are trying to create panic.

My wife is carrying offspring at present so we've done a lot of reading.

It don't sound good (apart from the two weeks off work obviously).
Posted on: 19 July 2009 by Bruce Woodhouse
If you get ill (either at home or in England) you should seek medical advice then about anti-virals. As an EU visitor you will have free access to health care in the UK, and you will receive the medication if it is indicated.

Bruce
Posted on: 19 July 2009 by Massimo Bertola
Thanks very much.
I know there's a dedicated phone number I'll have to use in case.
But, let's hope for the best.

Regards,

Massimo
Posted on: 24 July 2009 by nap-ster
A couple of interesting links from the WHO:

http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_07_06/en/index.html

In the UK there has been over 7000 confirmed cases with 3 confirmed deaths.

http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_07_01/en/index.html

There has been 81 cases of avian flu in Egypt with 27 fatalities.

I've not seen anywhere a warning not to travel to Egypt. Mind you their press coverage probably doesn't include Sky News / BBC / The Sun etc etc.
Posted on: 30 July 2009 by 555


With sincere apologies to Harry Hill. Red Face
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by 555
quote:
Originally posted by munch:
quote:
Originally posted by Steve O:
In the style of the fast show -

This week, I are been mostly eating.... vindaloo.
O NO Eek
Stu

Multiple choice response ...

1: Know yourself girlfriend!

2: You nod your head & I'll hit it. Winker
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
quote:
Originally posted by munch:
John,
HIT IT ON THE BLOODY HEAD MAN.
All you have ever done is post silly pictures.
I will stand Tall for the incoming,
I CAN TAKE IT.
Stu


Just had a look through recent posts to see why you've decided to leave. Dunno if its just me, but is there some common thread with "555" trying to annoy you; with "555" trying to annoy Mick, and with "555" trying to annoy me? ( inter alia... )

I do think there *might* be...
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by 555
The co-incidence *might* be you three have difficulty coping with the emotions that result from encountering a POV which differs from your own.
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
It might be.
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by 555
No chance you three are mates, & failing in you attempts to annoy me Mike? Roll Eyes
Posted on: 31 July 2009 by Massimo Bertola
Sorry, this was supposed to be about suine flu..

Or is it?

Anyway, I'll keep myself informed. Thanks to all.

M.