Well, this is cheery news...

[conuly]

The WHO is predicting a flu pandemic within the next few years.

No, getting that shot won't help, so don't bother. The best way to avoid a disease like this is: 1. wash your hands often 2. stay away from sick people 3. wash your hands MORE often and 4. invest in a surgical mask or better.

And if you die, well, best wishes.

Comments

[maladaptive.livejournal.com]

That's what drove me insane-- this girl with a minor case of the flu sat next to me at dinner (she's a pseudo friend) and wouldn't stop touching me and going on and on about how she was sick. I was like "hello! Does it look like I want the flu!? Back awaaaaay."

Avoiding people who are sick is not easy work, I tell you.

[push-the-limits.livejournal.com]

Yeah, and it seems those sneaky germs are most contagious before they've even caused symptoms. Take chicken pox for example...you're contagious when you have a fever...but by the time you notice you've broken out in the sores, it's too late.

For me, avoiding sick people is IMPOSSIBLE. I have one kid in public school, and one in a daycare center, and I work at a grocery store. I'm doomed. Heh.

[conuly]

1. Definitely
2. Yeah, I can tell
3. So, who cares if you look strange wearing gloves? If it keeps you healthy, it's not their business. Say it's for *their* safety.