Swine Flu....any commuters going to take Goverment Advice??

Boomerslady · Jul 20th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Hi,

I was just wondering if there were any other ladies out there who use public transport to commute to work?

I use the trains and tube on a daily basis, and wasn't too worried (I think the media are trying to scare us a bit)

But now a lot of my friends seem to think I should take the advice and avoid travelling in peak hours (not to sure how practical this is though!)

Is anyone else considering doing this to reduce the risks, or are you just going keep travelling as normal??

Thanks

puppycat · Jul 20th, 2009, 07:52 AM

I got the same train this morning which was full to bursting, bit worrying but I figure I work in a uni, if the students don't pass it to me then no doubt various siblings children will when we go visiting.

I figure if I get it, I get it.

MummyToAmberx · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:03 AM

If i had use public transport id probably just avoid busy times, im not so much bothered catching it myself, im more concerned about my daughter catching it.

purpledahlia · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:10 AM

maybe instead of taking the quickest route at peak times u could take a slightly longer route that would be more quiet?

dom · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:28 AM

I dont use the bus anymore, but spent 1.5 hours in asda yesterday with people caughing and sneezing all over the place (dirty buggers!!) and 20 minutes in the bank today with somebody caughing right behind me. I think if your going to get it your going to get it - Its just unpractical to not go into public places.

I feel the same as the others - not bothered about myself getting it, more bothered about my little man getting poorly (hes 4)

x

Boomerslady · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Thanks for the advice ladies....I already take a slightly longer/quieter route anyway as its cheaper, and i'm more likely to get a seat, but it's still worrying, but like you said if I get it, I get it!!

I just found out a good friend (who I was with all day on Saturday) now has it, so i'm a bit more worried than I was, but I guess there's nothing I can do

Buffy71 · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Bloody media. The government now have themselves so tied up with what they've said and changed their mind about they cant correct the media stories. Its madness.

The swine flu virus not airborne (unlike most flus that none of us really worry about but can get each year) so unless you touch something, dont wash your hands then touch your face/mouth etc, you are unlikely to get it. Take some handwipes/gel with you and wash your hands regularly with those when out and about.

I've just had it, its just like any other flu. You feel like crap for a few days, its horrid, a nasty bout of flu always is, then it goes.

20,000 people die each year from normal flu viruses, and no-one considers not going on public transport then?

Orange lady · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:36 AM

I've been stressing about this swine flu thing all weekend as my sister-in-law now has it. But realistically all I can do is eep away from anyone who has it and keep my hands clean. Fortunately I'm not a commuter, but hey what are you supposed to do? Life goes on doesn't it?

redpoppy · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:45 AM

BUFFY!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!! You're keeping me sane in all this madness! So glad you're on these boards! I imagine you'll be getting a LOT of questions when others start contracting it so be warned!

lorna84 · Jul 20th, 2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy71

Bloody media. The government now have themselves so tied up with what they've said and changed their mind about they cant correct the media stories. Its madness.

The swine flu virus not airborne (unlike most flus that none of us really worry about but can get each year) so unless you touch something, dont wash your hands then touch your face/mouth etc, you are unlikely to get it. Take some handwipes/gel with you and wash your hands regularly with those when out and about.

20,000 people die each year from normal flu viruses, and no-one considers not going on public transport then?

I agree with everything you said

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Boomerslady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bromley, London Posts: 3,620	Swine Flu....any commuters going to take Goverment Advice?? Hi, I was just wondering if there were any other ladies out there who use public transport to commute to work? I use the trains and tube on a daily basis, and wasn't too worried (I think the media are trying to scare us a bit) But now a lot of my friends seem to think I should take the advice and avoid travelling in peak hours (not to sure how practical this is though!) Is anyone else considering doing this to reduce the risks, or are you just going keep travelling as normal?? Thanks

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puppycat Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Wales Posts: 8,350	I got the same train this morning which was full to bursting, bit worrying but I figure I work in a uni, if the students don't pass it to me then no doubt various siblings children will when we go visiting. I figure if I get it, I get it.

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MummyToAmberx Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 11,190	If i had use public transport id probably just avoid busy times, im not so much bothered catching it myself, im more concerned about my daughter catching it.

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purpledahlia Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,871	maybe instead of taking the quickest route at peak times u could take a slightly longer route that would be more quiet?

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dom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lancashire Posts: 864	I dont use the bus anymore, but spent 1.5 hours in asda yesterday with people caughing and sneezing all over the place (dirty buggers!!) and 20 minutes in the bank today with somebody caughing right behind me. I think if your going to get it your going to get it - Its just unpractical to not go into public places. I feel the same as the others - not bothered about myself getting it, more bothered about my little man getting poorly (hes 4) x

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Jul 20th, 2009, 08:33 AM	#6
Boomerslady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bromley, London Posts: 3,620	Thanks for the advice ladies....I already take a slightly longer/quieter route anyway as its cheaper, and i'm more likely to get a seat, but it's still worrying, but like you said if I get it, I get it!! I just found out a good friend (who I was with all day on Saturday) now has it, so i'm a bit more worried than I was, but I guess there's nothing I can do

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Jul 20th, 2009, 08:34 AM	#7
Buffy71 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 4,904	Bloody media. The government now have themselves so tied up with what they've said and changed their mind about they cant correct the media stories. Its madness. The swine flu virus not airborne (unlike most flus that none of us really worry about but can get each year) so unless you touch something, dont wash your hands then touch your face/mouth etc, you are unlikely to get it. Take some handwipes/gel with you and wash your hands regularly with those when out and about. I've just had it, its just like any other flu. You feel like crap for a few days, its horrid, a nasty bout of flu always is, then it goes. 20,000 people die each year from normal flu viruses, and no-one considers not going on public transport then?

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Jul 20th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#8
Orange lady Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 634	I've been stressing about this swine flu thing all weekend as my sister-in-law now has it. But realistically all I can do is eep away from anyone who has it and keep my hands clean. Fortunately I'm not a commuter, but hey what are you supposed to do? Life goes on doesn't it?

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Jul 20th, 2009, 08:45 AM	#9
redpoppy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,575	BUFFY!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!! You're keeping me sane in all this madness! So glad you're on these boards! I imagine you'll be getting a LOT of questions when others start contracting it so be warned!

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