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Health Advice: Are 'Swine Flu Parties' Safe?

"Swine flu parties are a dangerous gamble and a big mistake. The novel H1N1 influenza virus is predicted to be the predominant circulating strain of flu in the country this winter. It is true that infection with an influenza virus can produce immunity to that strain—that's the principle by which vaccination works. However, catching this novel H1N1 flu virus can be extremely dangerous. More than 500 people have died already from the virus in the United States alone, and although in most healthy individuals the disease is mild, we don't know exactly which people will have more trouble with it. We do know that children under 5 years old, people with underlying illnesses such as asthma, and pregnant women are all at risk of complications from influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, and sore throat) avoid contact with others until 24 hours after the fever goes away."
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Posted By: JennyJM
09/28/09 12:45 PM

Um... wtf? Swine Flu parties? I wonder as to what percentage of the parents considering this idea were supporters or participants in the 9/12 “Tea Party” (taxpayer march)...
Posted By: milath
09/28/09 02:22 PM

Anyone retarded enough to do something like this deserves whatever they get.
Posted By: Michael
09/28/09 02:25 PM

didnt they do that with chickenpox back in the day and end up with some super strain of it that killed all their kids? i might be remembering that wrong.
Posted By: Jess
09/28/09 02:34 PM

That is absolutely retarded.
Posted By: milath
09/28/09 02:38 PM

I've never heard of this chickenpox thing, but I think there's a reason we don't get smallpox vaccinated by rubbing people with 'mild' smallpox all over us...
Posted By: Michael
09/28/09 02:48 PM

thats why i lick toilets anytime i get a chance...to stay current on the germs.