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Originally posted by tezzajw
If everyone else is wearing them, then that will prevent their germs reaching me!
Originally posted by mattguy404
Haven't heard the story about the government stockpiling 50 million masks,
The masks are stashed around the country with stocks of anti-viral drugs, ready to be deployed at short notice.
Originally posted by mattguy404
Spanish flu, 1918, H1N1 variant - killed 100 million people. 98% of people who got sick with that flu actually survived - it only had a 2% case fatality rate, however, that gives some indication of indeed how many people were infected.
Originally posted by Iamonlyhuman
reply to post by ANNED
That only works if you intend on taking the flu shot provided in the fall. I never take these things, I don't believe that infecting yourself is ever a good idea. That said, I do agree with you that healthy immune systems will fight this off.
[edit on 30/4/2009 by Iamonlyhuman]
Originally posted by pazcat
I think people are missing the most important part about the masks.
The simple fact is, that wearing one makes you look like a complete and utter ninny. Seriously who can really pull that look off, its hard to find a matching outfit unless you have surgical gowns. Im no buying a whole new range of shoes to match. Its all a ploy from the clothing giants so you buy their new 'Summer of swine' range. I for one wont be wearing a mask, and i will probably have a go at chasing people with masks on down the street and trying to breathe on them.