Originally posted by Chiiru
if I remember right, the "normal" flu contagion period lasts about 2 days (I may be mistaken, please correct me if I'm wrong). Now, I don't know if thats after symptoms show or right when you catch it. Of course this strain is a little different.. Weeklong incubation? That could be bad especially if you're contagious for more than 2 days. heck, even 2 days can be bad. You feel fine, lets go to work! You then spread it to others... and so on and so forth. Bah! Time for the Mask.

He said 60 per cent of the infected farmers have died and the rest could not be cured completely because they did not adhere to bio-security measures.

Originally posted by cloakndagger
I did not know there was a human to human transmission. This in itself is very alarming. Better start stocking up on survival stuff because it's only a matter of time now. I would say stock up on non perishable foods because you might have to live in your house for 2-3 weeks or longer.

Originally posted by Chiiru
The best way to combat the avian flu is to be fit, and have a pretty kickin immune system.

Originally posted by cavscout

I may be wrong, but I believe that it isn’t the flu that kills you but your immune system reacting to the flu. So a great immune system is what you DONT want, and why the very young and old stand a better chance of recovery.