Bird Flu

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Just for the record, I spent 7 nights in hospital with salmonella when I was 15 and it ain't very nice at all! I didn't contract it from eating either contaminated eggs or poultry either - it is thought that I picked it up from the farm where I kept my horse as it is a fairly common bug that is often present around farmyards.
 
BTB why do you say its stupid to talk about a possible pandemic that can/may happen?
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I don't think it is stupid to talk about it. I think it is stupid to avoid eating chicken, as it is impossible to contract bird flu from eating cooked poultry.

the fact that you have not got the ability in which to subscribe to the said topic/subject speaks volumes don’t it.....................
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I have no idea what makes you think that I don't have the ability to subscribe to said topic. In fact, reading your posts above makes me certain that I know more about the issue than you.

I cant really see why without contributing you have a GROUSE!!! your not compelled to read this or any other threads, as you have been told before!!!!............. 
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I take it you are referring to the time when I told you that your jokes are crap. Sorry if I appear too honest to you. You are also spouting uninformed rubbish here about bird flu. I am just giving my opinion. If you can't deal with it, grow up.
 
I am giving up eggs - you never know that nasty bird flu might break through the shell
 
It's an ill wind....

From a purely selfish point of view, the more panic the better, as 1) I like eating poultry, and so 2) it will be good if it comes down in price.

Bring it on!
 
Originally posted by Venusian@Oct 18 2005, 06:13 PM
It's an ill wind....

From a purely selfish point of view, the more panic the better, as 1) I like eating poultry, and so 2) it will be good if it comes down in price.

Bring it on!
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Well, this thread, like so many others turned into an absolute farce but the question I asked is whether we should be petrified by bird flu finding its way into this country. I thought it was a sensible question?

It looks it very nearly found it's way here (although the bird was held in quarantine when discovered), and I will be closely following developments like the possible ban of exotic birds into this country. People panicking? Nah, just people making sure that bird flu stays away from our shores - which of course probably could never happen.
 
I have no reason to be petrified by bird flu. It is far more scary that US Scientists decided to dig up bodies in the permafrost who died from Spanish Flu "to study it" Now, a disease that killed between 20 and 40 million people is back in circulation. Even that doesn't make me think twice about living my normal life.
 
Originally posted by Kathy@Oct 22 2005, 10:19 PM
The question I asked is whether we should be petrified by bird flu finding its way into this country.
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The answer is no, for the simple reason that working oneself up into a state will make no difference to what happens. Take any precautions that are possible - have the vaccinations when they produce the vaccine, for instance, but there is no point at all in getting into a lather.

And as I posted on one of the other bird 'flu threads, the whole purpose of quarantine is to identify such tgings. Firstly, it proves that the system is working so less need for petrification and secondly - though I don't know how many times it needs repeating - no one yet knows whether the 'flu was of the H5N1 strain.
 
Originally posted by Cajosolu@Oct 18 2005, 10:22 PM
Will the vaccine be known as a 'Rooster Booster'?
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I agree. This thread is pure gold :lol:
 
As of this evening, a ban on the importation of 'wild' birds will be likely. And, before anyone has a snipe at them, and to close any loopholes for hoopoes or whoopers, the Government will crack down on really wild birds attempting to enter the UK:

"The Departments of Health and the Environment have jointly announced this evening that all wild birds overflying the UK to access winter feeding grounds will require a passport. Miniaturized passports will be issued by the exiting countries, and attached to leg-rings. The leg-rings will be in an attractive maroon and gold, just like a normal British passport, to differentiate them from racing pigeons' leg rings (they will be exempt due to their frequent flyer schedules), and rare birds which have been tagged. Any bird failing to produce its passport to an Immigration official, a ranger, or an official from the RSPB will be returned to its country of origin by secured plane. Members of the public approached by unringed birds offering money in exchange for false passports should secure the avian humanely, and call the Police." (Reuters)
 
Oi'm not sure wha' to tink, Broin, t'be sure...

Ah, so. It is confirmed it is the noxiousmost strain, after all. Standby for an announcement from the Prime Minister, close all windows, and wait for Red Alerts on your tv.
 
My mother is adamant that she won't buy chicken until this is over . :rolleyes: No amount of persuading will do . She reads the Daily Mail . Nuff said
 
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