'Harry Potter' sidekick contracts swine flu but no magic cure

Droncz92 wrote:

Sad to see that happen to such a young actor...RIP Ron we will miss you.

Droncz92 wrote:

Sad to see that happen to such a young actor...RIP Ron we will miss you.

Jackie wrote:

Someone needs to work on their reading comprehension.

Jackie wrote:

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Someone needs to work on their reading comprehension.

Aria Austin wrote:

The regular flu is MUCH more deadly than this swine flu. Tens of THOUSANDS die EVERY YEAR, far more than the number of people TOTAL who have gotten the swine flu. You are more likely to die from the regular flu than to get the swine variety at all.

Aria Austin wrote:

The regular flu is MUCH more deadly than this swine flu. Tens of THOUSANDS die EVERY YEAR, far more than the number of people TOTAL who have gotten the swine flu. You are more likely to die from the regular flu than to get the swine variety at all.

sko wrote:

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So far, you are correct. However, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic was H1N1 strain of influenza A and it killed MILLIONS worldwide. And mostly it killed young adults with no medical problems. The pandemic lasted more than two years and killed 50-100 million people. So I am sure you can understand why this is an area of concern. If it follows the pattern from 1918 we will see a spike this fall that will start really killing people which is why the medical community is focusing on developing a vacine. We are in early days.

tim from Canada wrote:

<quoted text>Yeah but now we have anit virials and antibiotics (a majority of the 1918 victims died of secondary lung infections). Also we have a better handle on infection control although we MIGHT still be in for a rough ride. Just as long as the Potter gang is around for their 29th sequel Where Hogworts is turned into a nursing home

sko wrote:

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yes we do and the first world countries are going to be fine, most likely. However, if you look at the statistics of who died in 1918-20 you will find that 5% of the polulation of India died. Look at the percent of people in that country that do not have access to health care. Same with China, most of Africa and plenty of places in Central and South America. It could still kill millions.
Also, we think the economy is bad now, think about this...
I had H1N1 last month. I was hospitalized on June 1, with dehydration and problems with my lungs. I stayed four nights and three days. I was off work for 4 weeks. I was given tamiflu for six days and was given steroids for my lungs. I just finished the steroids yesterday. I am now broke and have huge hospital/doctor bills. there are all kinds of death... And I can't afford to see Harry Potter.