Deadly swine flu virus in Mexico

Hi all,

Just wanted to let you know that most news I've read does highlight her chronic medical conditions. The lead sentence in the article on msnbc.com says "that Texas officials say a woman with underlying chronic health conditions died earlier this week". Plus, based on the normal flu - people die - as previous articles have pointed out. I am still optimistic that this will all pass soon.

Also, not sure if this helps anyone, but one of our guests is an accomplished infectious disease researcher. He's still planning to attend our wedding in Cabo in June! He says that based on what they know about this current form of the virus, it's milder than normal flu and not as virulent -- he said "I'll be there without any reservations".

Here is snips from the email FI's uncle sent us.

I went yesterday to see my doctor and nurse that I see when I travel outside of the United States.They offer pretravel medical consultation on any foreign destinations to be visited on any relevant disease and travel risk issues, and when indicated, they offer the immunization shots for the area that a person may visit.

They do not see a significant risk at this time to travel to Maroma, Mexico or Cancun. They are on the Center for Disease Control website every day watching events around the world for a variety of issues.They do recommend what they have always recommended to me on foreign travel. Wash hands frequently, use anti-bacteria hand wash, and watch how you eat. It is safe to eat food that has been cooked, boiled, or food that you peel yourself, (i.e.., bananna's). Care should be taken on eating fresh fruit prepared by others. These guidelines have applied on every trip to areas where people may experience stomach problems.

The current flu of concern involves mainly aches, coughing, and high fever. If your doctor recommends, you may want to take Tamaflu (Rx) for the flu and Cipro (Rx) for stomach issues. They also recommend taking Ibupropin.

Both the Doctor and nurse stated that we should stay informed but plan to go ahead with confidence. We are planning on going and enjoying ourselves.

I can give no one absolute guarantees. I have been to Russia four times on mission trips and usually a few people overdo it and get sick. Cipro does great.

*Hope this helps some of you. The death in Texas isn't going to help any of us BUT the most recent things I have read say things in regards to the flu slowing down now and possible raring its head in the fall/winter flu season.

That's great - thanks for sharing the letter from your Uncle

Hey Jamie- is the tamiflu not covered by insurance ($122)? just wondering

Just to let you ladies know - my wonderful bridesmaids our throwing our couples shower next weekend and they purchase a Pig Pinata!!!!! So we can beat the shit out of it!

And for this is what I think of the media....and the word swine....

i love that! i wanna come beat the hell outta that pig!!!!

hahahaahhaa April, I love those images!!!