tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post4753559249487825185..comments2024-03-27T16:27:03.093+02:00Comments on Shiloh Musings: Is Anyone Profitting From Swine Flu?Batyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-31072791524113367942009-05-03T05:37:00.000+03:002009-05-03T05:37:00.000+03:00josh, that's a good point about how the masks can ...josh, that's a good point about how the masks can become dangerous.<br /><br />rm, I agree that Americans without coverage are in even bigger danger, and there are many.<br /><br />The movie is great about putting things in proportion.<br /><br /><I>I've had flus that hit like this new one. The flu is an amazing virus which keeps changing. G-d willing this will just blow far away.</I>Batyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402874037427009327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-46169749829700550212009-05-03T01:55:00.000+03:002009-05-03T01:55:00.000+03:00Even so. I told my son who is currently in Califor...Even so. I told my son who is currently in California, to get medical coverage (which I had already been bugging him about) PRONTO. The thing is that we don't know yet what the fatality rate is, and who is most susseptible. We don't need to panic, but its no joke either....<br /><br />movie on budget cut VERY enlightening.....rickismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817042750959998664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040911.post-19000091629713024912009-05-03T01:54:00.000+03:002009-05-03T01:54:00.000+03:00Apparently,
the people selling the surgical masks ...Apparently,<br />the people selling the surgical masks are making a quick buck. Free advertising on the streets of Mexico and what used to be a mask for a buck or less now sell for 50 - 100% more. Not a lot of money, but a quick buck nonetheless.<br /><br />(don't bother with the facts that using the same mask for an extended period might be even more dangerous - buildup of fungus and other viruses that thrive in a moist area)<br /><br />Slow news season contributes to the media hype.<br /><br />But I think that it really is a legitimate story. It really scares people about being helpless and getting infecting.joshnoreply@blogger.com