The swine flu is still a big topic, especially here in South America. I read recently that Mexico City should be back to normal, and have called the big alarm off, but medias still keep writing about cases of swine flu here in Peru.
Yesterday Living in Peru wrote that Peru now has 16 confirmed cases of the swine flu – also called Influenca A, AH1N1, H1N1 or “iFlu”. The latter is a name from my old biology teacher, who wrote is as a joke on Facebook, and pointed to the mode set by Apple and their iPod. I love this name, and from now on swine flu will always be called iFlu for me. Big thanks to my biology teacher, who has a great sense of humor.
But the latest media shows that the world, and especially Perú still is very nervous about the iFlu. Earlier Andina wrote that airport workers in the Jorge Chavez airport now must wear masks and gloves to protect themselves against the iFlu. This recent case of students returning with iFlu from the Dominican Republic made 18 schools close down for the week, resulting in one of my friends who work the the Markham school here in Lima having a week off. Thumbs up for that.
As far as I read, the iFlu can be cured with medicine, so I’m not really worried too much. I think the bigger problem is in the poorer districts of Lima, where people may not have money enough for medicine. If the iFlu catches an outbreak here, and it really transfers between humans, this could be a big problem.
If I catch the iFlu, it will most likely be on my way home to Denmark. I will be taking a vacation in August in Denmark, and will be travelling via Puerto Rico over New York before i hit Copenhagen. If its possible, I’d take atleast a few days to a week in Puerto Rico, so who knows if I could be the next case of iFlu in Denmark. If thats the case, I think my old biology teacher would have a great time studying a “live example” of the iFlu! I cross my fingers – maybe I could even get some media attention…
Do you fear of the iFlu? Live in a area where there are reported several confirmed cases of iFlu? If so, give me your opinion in the comments. To be honest I dont really feel afraid from this iFlu thing. To me it seems like the media just made it worse than it is.
Please don’t take the flu to Puerto Rico, of the USA territories, it’s probably the only by now one free of the flu.
Stay well!
Hi MP, and welcome to the blog.
Well, hopefully I wont bring the iFlu anyway, dont wanna be spending my vacation on being sick or in the hospital.. I expect a lot of beach and party time in Puerto Rico, so no time for the iFlu, hehe.
Lets hope it doesnt spread further though.
Don’t catch the flu, dude!
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hahahaha…. I love the name iflu. I hope that you enjoy your time in Puerto Rico. It is such a beautiful country and you will get plenty of beach and party time while you are there. They are very good at that.
the spread of AH1N1 or Swine Flu is really scary. It is a good thing that this virus is not very deadly. We are advised to take Vitamin-C and to wear face masks.
the use of face masks and boosting your immune system by taking lots of vitamin-C is still an effective way of preventing the spread of the Swine Flu virus.
i always advice my kids to wear face masks when going into crowded areas. swine flu is really scary and i dont want my kids getting infected by it.
Everyone is making such a huge deal about the swine flu! I know it’s killed numerous people, but are you aware that thousands of people die from the regular flu every year? I think everyone should just take this as a huge reminder to wash your hands and be clean!
the H1N1 or Swine Flu Virus is very scary at first but now it is well controlled by vaccines and prevention by avoiding going into places with incidence of swine flu.