Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by roverrescue

I totally agree red

I only got involved in this thread (probably against my better judgement) as I am sick of the rhetoric that “it’s not as bad as the flu - nobody cares about the flu mortality why care about Covid19”

Covid19 has the potential to change the future
Decisions preparations and tough measures in 2020 can hopefully limit it from becoming endemic

Whilst those measures are occurring at the pointy end rest assured that your (as tax payers) Australian hospitals are taking the possible downsides very very seriously and they will be prepared for nearly any eventuality.

Calm and measured response is needed
Not hysteria and not wishing it away and ignoring it.

I think we are on the same page red but maybe I’m not explaining myself very well.

Steve

+1
Pickles.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Is there a large ethnic Chinese population in that area?



Our doctor daughter is in Japan at the moment and we asked about face masks. She mentioned that once they become damp from one's breath, the moisture provides a transmission path for the virus.



I was at the Dr. last week and asked about the new flu vaccine as we are going to NZ in a couple of weeks. The latest vaccine won't be available until April.

Ron, Q1 (Supermarket) "mmmyyyyphhvyyyvhhhiiiiisssssss"... is all I'm permitted to mumble.
Hand Sanitizer:- Not really, demographic more ... people like us... there were still several left on the sparsely populated shelf...

Q2. Face masks. Nurses etc, have known this for ages.

Q3. Good luck with the flu 'vaccine'. Hope they guess the variety(s) correctly !



IF / When you get a nasty dose of the 'flu over there, you may want to know how much - or little - Vit C will be useful. (forget the 'Cancer-Cure' side of things.)
Vitamin C Therapy; Intravenous vs Liposomal

Liposomal - C is just as potent as IV administration, and a 15 to 20X cheaper. You'll find that info around the end of the article.

Vit C is also a major component of the (Sepsis therapy) Marik Protocol, - 'Flu doesn't kill you by a runny nose, fever and aching joints... it's usually pneumonia...

Originally Posted by johntins
I believe Bob posted a few weeks back for us to get our flu jabs. He was likely correct. I didn't though, so if I die from Covoid-19 you can all say 'I told you so'.

My understanding is the 'new' Fluvax will be no protection against C19. Totally different animal, so don't hold your breath, or maybe you should.

Originally Posted by 4bee

My understanding is the 'new' Fluvax will be no protection against C19. Totally different animal, so don't hold your breath, or maybe you should.

Correct. But bear in mind there is nothing stopping you from getting both infections at the same time, and you probably really would like to avoid this, so the fluvax (available April-May according to my pharmacist today) is probably a good idea, especially if you fall into one of the high risk groups (i.e. old!).

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

Correct. But bear in mind there is nothing stopping you from getting both infections at the same time, and you probably really would like to avoid this, so the fluvax (available April-May according to my pharmacist today) is probably a good idea, especially if you fall into one of the high risk groups (i.e. old!).

If you're over 60 you need the pneumonia vaccine because any flu can lead to this common complication which is the biggest killer.

Hardly anyone knows it is available.

cheers, DL

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Correct. But bear in mind there is nothing stopping you from getting both infections at the same time, and you probably really would like to avoid this, so the fluvax (available April-May according to my pharmacist today) is probably a good idea, especially if you fall into one of the high risk groups (i.e. old!).

Agreed. We have had Fluvax for years & intend to get the next one in a week or so when available.

The two together would not be pleasant assuming one doesn't cancel out the other.

If you're over 60 you need the pneumonia vaccine because any flu can lead to this common complication which is the biggest killer.

Hardly anyone knows it is available.

Edit. Obviously our GP does & we have both had it it seems, but thanks for the reminder,DL

That's a balanced approach, Des, a needle in each arse.