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It’s a Party! A Swine Flu Party!
This is one soiree that I would not want to attend. A swine flu party. Apparently there has been talk that swine flu parties are being arranged to expose children to the H1N1 virus early –and giving the kid immunity – before the strain becomes more virulent later on. This would be in the same vein as a classic chicken pox or a measles party. What do doctors think of this type of event planning? They’re saying skip that shindig.
Although there hasn’t been any word if any swine flu parties have ever gone off, there are still discussions –many in message boards online – about forming them if anyone comes down with the illness. History plays a part in this theory. The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic was milder the first wave and became more dangerous during it’s second wave. But since little is known about the H1N1 swine flu, putting your child at risk may not be the best prescription.
Would you ever have your kid go to a swine flu party if one was being thrown knowing what could be a positive and/or negative outcome.
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Swine Flu Parties? The CDC Says Stay Home | Strollerderby commented on Nov 11 09 at 6:00 pmRose commented on Jul 01 09 at 1:39 amHaha. I’d say no, mostly just because quite a few people have DIED from it. But it does remind me of “chicken pox parties.” I remember when I was little I was so happy I had the chicken pix because I was still allowed to play with my friends but I didn’t have to go to school!
Lauren commented on Jul 01 09 at 10:03 amI work and my daughter goes to daycare in Flushing, Queens. Sometimes it feels like my life is a swine flu party. That said, the people I know who have had it have had dangerously high fevers for days, (even the adults.) So sure expose your kids to it, if you want to be out of work for two weeks.
SE commented on Jul 01 09 at 2:38 pmInsanity! Our family came down with a severe case of flu in late March. Given the timing (with swine flu cases locally) and the symptoms, our doctor thinks it is likely that it was swine flu. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy, and I certainly wouldn’t seek it out unnecessarily. The fever and chills went on for days–for all of us–and it took nearly three weeks before we were all fully back on our feet. Avoid at all costs!
Marj commented on Jul 03 09 at 3:02 pmNot a chance. But then I’m not all for Chicken Pox parties either. Chicken Pox can be more dangerous than people think. It’s not like nobody ever dies from it, people do.
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