Ebola

[2 tone z71]

So when do you figure our government will step up and take precautions to protect us? after the first 10-20 thou people die of the plague

[DRIFTER_016]

MEH!!!

I had it last year.

No biggie!!!!

[BillM]

I'd be more worried about the flu, then I would ebola.

[2 tone z71]

I'd be more worried about the flu, then I would ebola.

True enough

[tb4me]

I heard today that Canadians have come u with the vaccine for Ebola it has been tested on primates and is working..Human trals around the world are about to begin any day now, if not already..Go Canada Eh!

[Ralph Field]

I bet you can get some good deals on trips to Africa right now .

[Roy]

At least the diagnosed person in Belleville was found to be negative.

[Mister G]

Ebola is real and should be taken seriously. Flu shots are readily available and also should be taken seriously.

[Fisherman]

Should put a complete travel ban to those infected countries.

[jimmer]

I agree with Fisherman. They (WHO) made such a big deal about sars, yet they let people travel in and out of those African Countries with a simple questionnaire. Ebola kills most, so hopefully the vaccine works.

[blaque]

doesnt take much to get my worrysome mind tripped,,,,and this ones got me goin for sure

[porkpie]

It's a concern to be sure, and should be taken seriously. Keep in mind though, that the countries where it has gained such a foothold, most people don't even have running water or soap to wash their hands. Never mind advanced medical facilities and an ability to properly keep track of people. Add in superstition, and belief in what amounts to witch doctors and a general mistrust of often corrupt government and we see the situation that is tragically unfolding. In it's current form, I don't believe ebola will go very far in North America, and I hope I'm not wrong! For the affected nations, I certainly hope that a vaccine is successful very soon!

[Fisherman]

I don't believe ebola will go very far in North America, and I hope I'm not wrong!

It will go as far as the next infected person and airplane take it. That's already a fact.

[Steve]

it'll become a SUPER fear in North America if the nurse in the US who took the flight to and from Dayton, while infected, and very contagious, infects a number of people on the plane.

 

a closed plane environment is very bad.

[porkpie]

Time will tell, the only thing inevitable in life is death and taxes. And in the end you can't cheat either! One thing is for sure, something is going to kill me eventually. Hopefully it's old age!

[Fisherman]

Time will tell, the only thing inevitable in life is death and taxes. And in the end you can't cheat either! One thing is for sure, something is going to kill me eventually. Hopefully it's old age!

I'm not religious by any stretch, but I'll give you an Amen on that line.

[woodenboater]

According to everything I've read, ebola is a direct transmission infectious disease. there has to be direct contact with fluids. It's not an airborne transmitted disease, again according to those who know (fingers crossed).

 

As long as healthcare workers follow proper protocol, there should be no risk of ebola.

 

and if you want to scare yourself stupid, watch Contagion. VERY creepy movie and from what I've been told by first line healthcare workers who deal with infectious diseases in third world countries, it's very realistic. Very. If you're spooked now by ebola, this will make it worse.

[glen]

Nigeria also had some luck. Although the first patient, a businessman named Patrick Sawyer, was vomiting on his flight in, none of the roughly 200 others on the plane fell ill. Others did after helping him into a taxi to a hospital.

[glen]

Ebola can be controlled through hand-washing, and by using gloves and other barriers to prevent contact with infectious bodily fluids. Only direct contact with the body fluids of a person who is showing symptoms of Ebola spreads the disease. Ebola isn't airborne.

[Moosebunk]

 

 

Not a nice bug at all that hopefully we will not have much contact with as Canadians here at home.

 

Any of our citizens over there helping in any way to fight against Ebola and aide to those infected and affected, are heroes.

 

A vaccine would be a much needed miracle about now for those at risk.

[DRIFTER_016]

 

[Steelheadphycho]

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NOW THATS FUNNY!!!!!!

[Steelheadphycho]

Ebola in general is NOT funny.......... Just so we're clear...........

[John Bacon]

Ebola can be controlled through hand-washing, and by using gloves and other barriers to prevent contact with infectious bodily fluids. Only direct contact with the body fluids of a person who is showing symptoms of Ebola spreads the disease. Ebola isn't airborne.

 

What about airborne bodily fluids? A cough or sneeze can project bodily fluids into the air.

Edited October 16, 2014 by JohnBacon

[bow slayer]

ebola can be spread through droplets(sneezing,coughing,drooling) which is a form of airborne you do not be in direct contact but to inhale sputum,this is coming from the infectious disease control person at the hospital where I work. If you google it you will also find that out.

Edited October 16, 2014 by bowslayer