by Crumpet 18 Replies latest social current
I forgot about the 'mumps virus panic' last summer.
There certainly was a lot of mumps about and despite their vaccinations all my children caught mumps...quite badly infact.
However, no harm came to them and I'm pleased that their immune systems got a good work out.
Our GP, actually said, 'It's good for them.'
Turns out that having childhood diseases protects you later in life from certain cancers.
What doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger!
I wouldn't call it mild Gill. Out of 118 human transmitted cases the WHO reports a death count of 61. Thats over 50% death rate, a little more then a mild flu I would think. Lets face it were due for one and its going to come sooner or later. Of course people have to carry on and can't panic but the experts know its coming.
Ticker
Has anyone heard of the virus that is killing dogs? In our area of NY there have been a few deaths of canine flu virus.
where did you get the figures from crumpet?
As a panicker, I'd be interested to know.
Im not sure what type of parrot it is as the article never went into detail on what species of parrot.
To answer the other question, no i never heard of the dog flu but hopefully it will clean up all the strays. lol j/k
Ticker
I havent heard anything, but could this be shaping up to a matt 24 fulfillment?
My husband is about to pull the plug on the t.v. if I panic about another disaster or outbreak. I kid you not. He does not panic about huge disasters. Now if his bunny gets a poo stuck on his butt he gets all in a bunch over that. (Seriously last year the rabbit got maggots) But when it comes to twin towers, avian pandemic flu, world war, or God's wrath, he pretty much feels we will survive.
I dont know if its a Matthew 24 fullfillment as this has happened down throughout history. Thats all we need is some fanatics like the JW's to spout the end of the world fullfillment. Its a part of our history and will continue to be one, whether this marks the end or not is not upto us to decide but lies in God's hands.
Ticker
I can already hear it. 'Hooray pestilence! Clearly it is a SIGN'. *shudders*
Any flu virus can mutate evolve into a more deadly virus, and any animal virus can mutate evolve into one transmissible between humans. Every couple of centuries it happens. Worry about something else, like oil prices. They're going to make toilet paper very expensive to transport, don't you know. 'Hooray, the economy is failing and people are Faint Out Of Fear! Clearly it is a SIGN!'
