Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

John, Gaithersburg, MD — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:05:24 GMT

I'm not sure what to make of this...Is the illness starting to ease in Mexico? Are they seeing it may not be as bad as they had thought?

Is this another case of trying to make the most out of a crisis situation by the current administration? We'll see.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Troy — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:07:50 GMT

this is very scary, and we should pray, and be good at each other. we are all the same, and we should be in peace. helping each other making the world be one.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Richard Thomas — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:01:51 GMT

Best Practice Approach

Follow the Anti Viral Protocols and boost the immune system, and don't impede
the fever with NSAIDS and fever reducers that shut down viral replication in the
body.
http://nutrient.me/viral/ includes the defense package compounds.
The cure is to end the factory farming; based on the Gerber theory of evolution
swine and chickens may be producing code to eliminate their captors that have
created imbalance and suffering conditions. http://skeptic.me/viral/

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Diana Gonzalez, Alexandria, Virginia — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:07:51 GMT

my country, my people, my fear.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

jona, sacramento, ca — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:17:13 GMT

I DON'T BELIEVE in the "SUPER POWERS" of the "SWINE-FLU" told by the media. I have not met anyone who has it. Do you? I will only worry when "the politicians" start dying from contracting this "COLD."

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

nebula — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:06:33 GMT

god bless you

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

ben, seattle, wash — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:39:20 GMT

God bless Mexico~~
Mexico will be better!!
www.nowgoal.com/21.shtml

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

MYLA GUMARANG --CANADA (TAMPICO, mEXICO) — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:55:48 GMT

WELL IM GLAD TO READ THIS INFORMATION,, AS A MATTER OF FACT IM ONLY A VISITOR HERE IN MEXICO,,, ALL MY FRIENDS ARE WORRIED ABOUT ME THEY WANT ME TO GO BACK TO THE COUNTRY WHERE I WORK...BUT WHAT CAN I DO..WORK IS WORK...HOPE EVERYTHING WILL BO BACK INTO NORMAL AND TRAVELLERS ARE NOT WORRIED AND OF COURSE PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO COME AND SPEND SUMMER IN MEXICO....

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Richard Cranium, Portland OR — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:44:26 GMT

there's been under 1 1000 cases confirmed worldwide....what were being diverted from paying attention to over the last few weeks???

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Maria, Weston Florida — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:37:31 GMT

I think that they are exaggerating the situation. This is like the flu that we have every year and every children and elderly have to be vaccinated. We have to take the same precautions now (wash our hands, go to the doctors, stay away from sick people, etc.) and that's it.
This whole scandal is to divert attention to economic issues ... don't you see that nobody is speaking about it now and people keep loosing their homes ....
I also think that they (Govermments)want to help the pharmaceutical industry since the other industries (real estate, cars, etc., etc., are not making money.

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Rachel, PA — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:43:58 GMT

I recently just returned from Juarez mexico. All the hype over the flu there and even the violence are crazy. I went with 15 other people. None are sick. We even were in contract with the people of Mexico from the older people to yung children. As long as you are smart travel to mexico is fine and you have just as good a chance of getting sick in the US as you do mexico!

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Maria, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:28:23 GMT

Mexico is recovering. Great news! The world took note as quickly as possible and have taken approriate steps. I have friends in many parts of the world and the fear of an epidemic is quite real.
The sad thing here is that the people who were affected did not seek help quickly. This comes from medical services being out of reach (yes i know, socialized medicine) and losing work because of going to seek medical attention. Those who could afford it, did.
Mexico was slow in noting the flu because people did not go to see the physicians...and Mexico did not follow up quickly enough with its affected people. this is well documented.
All i can say, we are now all healing from the physical and the psychological (fear)...and we are not at the end of the world..yet.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Tracie, Omaha NE — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:45:33 GMT

I think they are making this all much worse than it is. But I am glad they are giving us the info we need to protect ourselves. I am treating this like any other flu. We are NOT canceling our Mexico vacation with our two small children. We are treating this like any other trip to Mexico that we have taken.

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Gus Varilas — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:53:34 GMT

God bless Mr Calderon, finally a good, honest and strong leader in Mexico, and on top of that a good christian, first one in the history of Mexico. This pandemic apears to be only a freak but big and serious ones are to come as it is written in Mat 24. Lets keep praying for our leaders to react wisely on these situations.

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Kim Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:07:19 GMT

This was all blown way over the top and caused uneccessary fear. I'm leaving for Mexico in 6 days and will not let this rediculous virus scare me. It's no worse than catching a cold in my opinion. Viva la Mexico!

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jeremy davis miami fl — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:10:35 GMT

i love everybody in the world god bless all things happen for a reason i believe swine flu will go away

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Sandy in O-HI-O — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:35:08 GMT

Wow, with terms like 'pandemic' being tossed around by the CDC and WHO you'd think this was the Black Plague of the Middle Ages.

In reality, less than .01% of the U.S. population has been diagnosed (or somewhere around 225 total cases out of 225 million people) coast-to-coast.

And while 130 or so people in Mexico lost their lives to pneumonia or complications supposedly derived from 'a' flu virus, 3/4 of the reported cases were found not to be Swine Flu according to Ms. Kosinski. Go figure.

This isn't even an epidemic, let alone a pandemic.

Bottom line is any flu can lead to people who are susceptible dying from respiratory complications.

I have had the flu over the last two weeks--my friends and aquaintences got really paranoid that it might be the Swine Flu (because I had just returned from San Diego) and I thought I'd never hear the end of it from them because of all the hoopla and misplace fear generated from the CDC and WHO.

My Pastor even called and said he needed to know so he could 'take precautions' with Church services, even though I'd been cheerful and he'd seen me out and about with my regular daily and Church errands/routine throughout the miserable ordeal. Oye-Vay!

The generation of undue fear is kind of like the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Yet, the media continues to 'ride the wave' and perpetuate the fear-- Milking it for all they can get from it; even when the stats don't measure up.

In any event, it's good to know the nations (US) stockpile of antivirals is more than adequate.

But I do have to ask: Are the WHO and CDC trying to make a name for themselves in perptuating fear or is attention being deflected from something else going on in the world that is truly a big deal?

The generation of fear is a powerful thing inducing suspicion and paranoia, whether justifiable or not. In this case it is not--and is highly irresponsible of officials.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

lulu — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:41:50 GMT

I often where the news get there information. They make absolutely no sense to me. Fact there are several hundred deaths per year related to the flue. Is that an epidemic? I dont think so. If as the news reported there were 170 deaths in Mexico what happend to the bodies? The amount of deaths were very low as to opposed what was reported. The news also stated a red alert for flying but in the same sentance said it was ok to fly. Does that make sense? Swain flue is part bird part human part pig that tells me its man made.

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Jersey Dave — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:44:21 GMT

I am glad it is easing up in Mexico.

I also think, though, that as a global threat they over hyped this from the beginning. Comparing it to the Spanish Flu that killed millons was just a little over hype.

I'm worried that overhyping things that turn to be not as big as advertised iwll hurt if a real nasty virus comes around and everyone thinks it is the boy who cried wolf effect.

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Ray Manhattan, Kansas — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:44:27 GMT

Come in MSNBC World Blog. Come in,over. Mayday. SOS.
Enough Flu Reportage! Cease Flu Reportage! Do you read me? Roger, over. You are beating this story to death! Time to move on to other things. You guys have lots of talent. Please don't waste it by overdoing the flu story. Apparently, the threat is over. There must be some new disasters somewhere you can concentrate on. Thanks for what you have done. Now, cease fire!!

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Anonymous, Canada, Ontario — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:54:48 GMT

This H1N1 virus infection seems to have simmered down in Mexico. but what about the rest of the world? I don't think this is even close to the end of this infectious raid. Ontario, Nova Scotia, N.B., and wide areas in the U.S. are being infected. I can almost garentee that this virus is going to strike somewhere big. Also considering the fact that it was created by scientists. For all those travellers out there, make sure to bring proper medical equipment with you when you travel away from home. ie, face mask, latex gloves, rubbing alcohol, sterilization pads, a wash cloth, bottle of water, etc. These things are very useful every day, you don't need a degree to know how to use them. Wash your hands, and don't spit on sidewalks can also prevent further infections from arising. Stay safe.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

JULIO — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:26:28 GMT

Does this mean I can buy tacos again?

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Gwen Kelley, Chandler, AZ — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:34:38 GMT

It appears that precautions to protect yourself and others, good hygiene and seeing your Dr. early if fever is present are key to controling the spread of this virus. In other words good common sense which include staying away from areas where there is a heavy concentration of illness.

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Juan Valdez — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:39:07 GMT

The swine flu is over! Peace! Love! Happiness! Now I can go see the donkey shows again!!!

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

John Doe, Someplace, USA — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:49:44 GMT

What makes me mad is that the MEDIA continues to perpetuate the hysteria. Here in my state we are downplaying the flu. BUT at least one of the local channels is continuing to lead with "Swine Flu SWEEPING the nation...stay tuned."

It's a dumb way to get ratings!

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Robyn , Colorado Springs Colorado — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:00:49 GMT

I would fly to Mexico tomorrow! I think all of this is so over blown for whatever reason. I think it is just a slow news month and everyone jumped on the "damger, danger" bandwagon. Mexico is a huge country and to make people afraid to visit because of flu in Mexico City is crazy. When will people think for themselves and stop listening to the "hype"!

Mexico City recovering from flu – and fear

Faith Whitfield, Denton, TX — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:08:15 GMT

Every several decades or so, there are flu crisis. The one in the 20's caused a scare, the Hong Kong flue in the 50's, the swine epidemic in 1976 and this one. I think people are panicing for nothing thanks to the media. They closed schools, so now the kids can get together outdoors and play. They've closed festivals (Cinco de Mayo ?) for fear of spread, but the festivities continued at people's homes, etc.etc.
And, let us not forget Egypt that they are killing all the pigs there. The swine flu is not caused from pigs to people. The pigs have their own type of swine flu that attacks just them. YOU CAN NOT CATCH SWINE FLU from those cute little piggies! So, people relax,
go out and breathe the fresh air and just like any type of flu or a cold, try not to make close contact w/the ones that are ill. Use common sense, folks!

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Karen Smith. Santa Monica, cal. — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:10:49 GMT

Reading these messages, I am assuming I am the only one wondering if the true impact of this illness is being downplayed to protect the Mexican economy, especially as regards tourism.

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Yolanda Arrey New Mexico — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:22:18 GMT

well i was just in contact with people that came from mexico this past weekend for my niece's wedding and i don't feel sick and noboby else that was in that wedding party has felt sick either.

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Duke Stevenson — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:48:52 GMT

WELL lets see what we are actually dealing with here ?? Governments trying to prove that a need exists for them to be involved in heath care by SAVING ALL OF US FROM THE DREADED FLU. Does national heath care come to mind. I just returned from Mexico city... Guess what I must have encountered hundreds of thousands of people all wearing masks, not one of them showed any signs of being ill not a single cough.America is being conditioned to accept that ONLY the government can solve complex issues like managing your money or providing heath care. AMERICA WAKE UP ! you are headed at FULL speed to a socialist State. Should things continue down this road in 5 years only the government and government officials will have wealth in American, there will not be a middle class and the dollar will be equal in value to the peso. NO NEED TO BUILD FENCES!
the banks will be government run, taxes will be 82% of your income and I will be living in Mexico.