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Flu news continued...

Aug. 11th, 2009 at 11:58 AM
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ERs could be ground zero for swine flu spread

Not-so-sick urged to stay home; doctors don't want you coughing on others

 

WASHINGTON - Sit for hours amid the sneezing in an emergency room this fall, and if you didn't arrive with swine flu you just might leave with it.

Fearing swamped ERs, the government is working with worried doctors to develop hot lines or interactive Web sites to help the flu-riddled decide when they really need a hospital — and when to stay home.

With flu season rapidly approaching, the plans aren't finished yet, and it's too soon to know how many people could access such programs.

Rest of story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32362608/ns/health-swine_flu/

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[identity profile] wirral-bagpuss.livejournal.com
Aug. 11th, 2009 06:10 pm (UTC)
Indeed ! And i think air conditioning should be switched off during a pandemic and circulation done the old fashioned way..open a window!! Thats how i got this blasted thing as we had three confirmed cases at work and the air conditioning has wafted it around the building !! Lovely...NOT!!!
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Aug. 11th, 2009 06:22 pm (UTC)
But...the problem with turning off the AC or heat is this: in our facility, the windows _don't_ open!!!

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