Originally posted by marg6043
The INTERNET is breeding ground for sensationalism specially when it comes to betting on human gullibility, it happens all the time and now is prime time for chain letters and misguided information.

You are right and MAYBE that is what this is. Should I find out that is what this is, I will be the first to say sorry for passing on wrong information - you can bet on that!!

But my friend who sent it to me?? She NEVER sends emails until she checks the facts first. This is the only reason I posted it here. I do not want to look like an idiot, you know?? I just want the facts & in this day & age - in this country - facts are hard to come by.

This could all be based on mass hysteria anyways, thanks to the media.

People see this on the news, get a cough and suddenly think they have the swine flu.

My dad's a microbiologist, he told me all about how many people are coming in and asking to be checked for the flu because they don't feel well.

I have to admit, when I read the first sentence my first thought was, “Oh great. What’s this whack job peddling?”
As I skimmed over the bullets I thought,” Ok. This is reasonable and useful info”.
But reading the details, I’d have to say it’s just a little over the top. I remember when I heard it hit level 5 and the kid in Texas was already dead. But that doesn’t mean the advice isn’t good.

kinda odd i found this - i used to live in the san marcos/wimberley area until about 5 yrs ago, now i live on the gulf coast of texas and my friend got back from mex like 3 weeks ago (before the flu broke), i shared a drink with him and 3 days later got sicker than a dog and was mad that i got the flu after flu season, especially when it had me down for a week during season!!! my girlfriend got it too, but she wasn't as bad as me. i thought it was allergies at first but the allergy meds only worked for like an hour or so, then i KNEW it was the flu. it had me down for about a week, all zombie-fied partly cuz i was sick and partly because i took everything i had to try and alleviate the symptoms but NOTHING WORKED. it is different than the normal flu in that with normal flu you feel like you're going to die, with this flu you feel like you ARE dying.

Originally posted by Memysabu
Err nm didnt see it was an email. Well seeing how we only have your word Ill read this and take it with a grain of salt.

[edit on 29-4-2009 by Memysabu]

The doctor confirms in publicly available records. If you don't know how to research then ...

Email is still archaic since we've had so many years to come up with issuing security envelopes and most people don't have them or care to use them even if they do have them. Encryption certificates and Verified return addresses have been around for nearly 15 years that I'm aware of...

Perhaps another conspiracy. Gov't discouraged security in the tech industry so they can read clear text emails...? Keep the public unaware of the GREAT security that's already available within almost every email program. (Not web based).

Im just saying guys if there is no source dont take it and run with it. Im usually the first to jump on someone for coming here saying this flu is a joke. But I also know we cant take everything as fact. I already knew what was in this email before it was posted. I just cant confirm a Dr said it. I stated 48 hours ago the same thing in this email to my family and friends. When the ventilators run out people will start dying.

Thats all Im saying guys, lets not state things not backed up as facts. We should know that by now atleast anyone having a history on this site.

What I find amazing is the fact that people think any of the facts they may find are true. Researching on the internet or listening to the MSM will get you all the valid and true info. Most of you are so misled. Someone tries to post something he received from a local Dr. and you bash him claiming that you in all your infinite wisdom do not see the source.....

If you think your government had a change of heart and decided to tell you the truth about this you are foolish. There are a lot more confirmed cases than reported, and Washington is making preparations of its own.

Protect your family, protect yourself. Better safe than sorry. if someone is trying to pass information to you it isn't to have you running in the streets as if the sky were falling. The things listed in the OP's post were good advice. If you choose not to take heed, don't try to make yourself a hero and bash them. In most cases you can't prove anything anyway. The motto of the site is Deny Ignorance, funny how that goes to the way side when something dangerous threatens your way of life. Nearly everyday you see people invalidating the media, yes on this case you are to take them at face value?

blue sky: i actually LOST my voice it got so hoarse from coughing and throwing up, my girlfriend and mom caught a milder version - mom takes allergy meds and other meds regularly so her immune system is probably good and my gf was taking anitbiotics prior due to an infection, so that may have helped them. as far as immunity goes i am not sure...

i also found that smoking marihuana was about the only thing that made me feel halfway better - it restored my appetite, eased my nausea and full body aches/shakes and made it possible for me to sleep - none of the other medications combined did that, they just turned me into a zombie.

[edit on 30-4-2009 by k4rma]

that's how it started with me eco, ur taking the right precautions - hope everything turns out ok for yall....