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Post by ewallartist on Oct 16, 2005 2:37:44 GMT -5
I am planning a trip that takes route to Istanbul. With what I have been hearing about avian flu is it a good idea to go still. I have heard news from the states and the EU. So other than the US State deptment and the EU version does anyone have any advice.
Eric
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Post by LHR02 on Oct 16, 2005 18:30:45 GMT -5
Eric,
It is indeed so difficult to know what is really true about this, isn't it? Having now had real 'influenza' twice in my life I am a totally dedicated flu shot taker and reader of the latest flu news. And the press these past few weeks about this is most frightening indeed. But for all the alarmist reports from everyone from WHO to the UN to the President can be countered by other, less reported opinions. How can you know what is true, who is correct, is it a real threat or not? Getting ready to head off myself in about 4 weeks now I am like you a bit concerned about this. On the other hand though...with today's rapid air transport, what has infected someone in Istanbul this morning can be spread like wildfire in, say, NYC tomorrow. So if it is indeed a pandemic ready to break, my thought is that I will be no safer at home than anywhere else. But is that simply naivety? I don't know. The head of WHO (I believe it was) stated that although it may appear in Asia it would take a long time to reach Europe! An astonishing statement to me. Does the man not know of cheap air travel these days? Regardless, a quick google search on this will bring both severe alarm and a bit of calm. I honestly don't know if anyone/any country/any health organization really has a handle on this or a clear idea of just what might happen. It's yet another worry to add to the travelers list I think. I can't advise you, nor would I presume to. I am concerned, would be foolish not to be. But, like travel in October of 2001, I'll not allow 'maybe' fears to make me cancel my plans. My best advice, to you and myself, is to keep yourself as informed as you can and keep a strong awareness around you while on the go. I will certainly be avoiding as best I can any sneezing, coughing, sickly person I run across....just in case!
ging
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Post by me on Oct 16, 2005 22:32:03 GMT -5
all the news of this i've seen is that, so far, this bug isn't transmitted person-to-person. just bird-to-bird and, in very limited numbers, bird-to-person. unless there's a change, you should be safe if you don't hang with birds. - d I will certainly be avoiding as best I can any sneezing, coughing, sickly person I run across....just in case! |
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Post by ewallartist on Oct 25, 2005 6:00:21 GMT -5
Yeah I was just thinking about it and trying to be an responsible person. But sometimes that is not always the most fun. So if I happen to be in a country where the flu is, well I will just ask for my chicken with the flu strain on the side, ya for dipping, like ranch. But yeah I should just be a little more aware when going. Thanks
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Post by me on Oct 25, 2005 21:52:21 GMT -5
So if I happen to be in a country where the flu is, well I will just ask for my chicken with the flu strain on the side, ya for dipping, like ranch. wouldn't the cooking kill the virus? i figured one would need to be in close proximity with uncooked infected birds to catch this. have i misunderstood how this virus can be transmitted? perhaps the medical folks on this list can fill us in. Edit: there is an interesting essay by a physician at NYTimes.com today called "Scare Yourself Silly, but the Real Terrors Are at Your Feet" |
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