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FLPanhandle

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4. People are overreacting

Reply to magical thyme (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 01:27 PM

Sep 2014

Compare Ebola to the influenza virus.

Worldwide, the flu results in about 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness, and about 250 000 to 500 000 deaths EVERY YEAR.

In addition, Ebola is relatively hard to transmit, requiring direct contact with bodily fluids. No airborne transmission.

Yes, it's a serious virus and has a high mortality rate if caught, but for people to panic or refuse to sail to a port is, frankly, an overreaction.

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Ebola death toll passes 1,900, says WHO [View all] magical thyme Sep 2014 OP

Thanks for this, polly7 Sep 2014 #1

it's not actually a new treatment. it was used with mixed success the 1st times it was tried magical thyme Sep 2014 #2

Thank you, I didn't realize that. I hope they come up with something effective soon. nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #3

People are overreacting FLPanhandle Sep 2014 #4

I wouldn't be traveling to West Africa right now magical thyme Sep 2014 #5