Swine Flu impact on BCA?

I'm going. Just gonna drink a few more glasses of Airborne Formula before I go.

Airborne is actually meant to be taken for the common cold. Also, they're saying Swine Flu is actually tricking the immune system to work TOO hard so perhaps you might want to skip on that glass of Airborne altogether. Honestly, I really have no clue as to the effectiveness of Airborne for this. As far as I know, the only treatment at this point are anti-viral drugs (there is no vaccine yet) and maintaining precautionary hygenic measures (wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, don't touch your eyes, mouth or nose before doing so). I don't even know about the effectivenss of face-masks nor am I looking forward to wearing one but they seem to be sold out everywhere.
 
There is a push to emphasize calling it "H1N1 flu" instead of "swine flu" -- at least in some political circles.

Some countries have banned the import of pork products from the United States, i.e., China and Russia. Egypt is killing all their pigs.

There is one school of thought that this pandemic scare may incite the recession even further than where it is at now. Chrysler is going to be forced into bankruptcy is the latest buzz, which adds salt to the economic wound.

We are in an "economic Katrina" right now, and this H1N1 flu could have devastating effects not only in health but on the global economy. The scary thing is it's still an unknown entity.

The strain that people are catching in the U.S. is not as strong as the strain in Mexico. The CDC can't figure out why.
 
Given the global nature of the BCA tournament, I would think there would be an impact....

Anyone not going due to the flu?

During an interview today with VP Joe Biden, Biden said that he would advise his family members to not fly by air.

Given the way that Biden is always putting his foot in his mouth, I expect a clarification on his comment any time now. ;)
 
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watchez said:
I have tried to reach Mark Griffin. I would like a refund on all of my tournament entrees and have this money applied to a vending booth at the BCA.

At my booth, I will be selling:

One squirt of hand sanitizer for $1.00

One tissue, Kleenex brand only for $1.00

One 1000mg Vitamin C pill $1.00 (timed released pill $2.00)

One surgical mask $20.00

One piece of sanitized, medically cleared piece of chalk $5.00

One Bible so you can make sure you get your last rights $100.00

I will also be selling maps to the nearest health clinic and hospital services.
Prices to be forthcoming.

Finally, I will be taking people's temperature, on a case by case basis of course. $25.00
Will you be charging extra for masks like this? :thumbup:

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I have tried to reach Mark Griffin. I would like a refund on all of my tournament entrees and have this money applied to a vending booth at the BCA.

At my booth, I will be selling:

One squirt of hand sanitizer for $1.00

One tissue, Kleenex brand only for $1.00

One 1000mg Vitamin C pill $1.00 (timed released pill $2.00)

One surgical mask $20.00

One piece of sanitized, medically cleared piece of chalk $5.00

One Bible so you can make sure you get your last rights $100.00

I will also be selling maps to the nearest health clinic and hospital services.
Prices to be forthcoming.

Finally, I will be taking people's temperature, on a case by case basis of course. $25.00


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Based on a FAQ I just read on CNN.com the odds of catching this flu from an inanimate object is extremely slim.

-don

Based on a doctor's commentary I just read, which was ALSO ON CNN.COM at http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/30/gendreau.swine.flu/index.html?iref=nextin

"Most respiratory viral infectious diseases -- like influenza and the common cold -- transmit via droplets contaminated with the offending microorganism when the infectious person coughs or sneezes.

These droplets are propelled no farther than 3 feet and can land on an inanimate object -- such as a seat, overhead bin or seat tray -- or on your body. This is why hand hygiene is so critical and is the single most significant thing you can do to protect yourself and your family when you are traveling or out in public."
 
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