What is the chance (probability) of catching the Swine Flu?

ShlayA asked: What would be the probability of catching the swine flu? What are the mortality rates? I go to school, and I am under the age of 20. Would that increase my chance of getting the flu? Related posts:What precaution should I take to prevent my toddler from catching the swine flu? justwondering asked: [...]

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What would be the probability of catching the swine flu? What are the mortality rates? I go to school, and I am under the age of 20. Would that increase my chance of getting the flu?

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#1. January 12th, 2010, at 6:54 PM.

Any place that crowds or school can carry the flu. There’s no telling how rapidly its spreading..there are probably thousands who are carrying it and have not shown symptoms. We barely figured out this whole worldwide pandemic thing and its already at phase 5, many say that it could only take one more week before its at the highest possible phase..which is when all the people who have been carrying it start to manifest the disease. Its no joke and you should consider refraining from going to any public places but if you must dont hesitate on wearing a face mask or using gratuitous amounts of antibacterial lotion.

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#2. January 16th, 2010, at 4:58 AM.

no it actually lessens.
you are a young and healthy person (i’m assuming you don’t have any life threatening disease)
the people who should watch themselves are the elderly and the very young (infant) because the swine flu weakens your immune system. they are the ones with weaker immune systems.

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#3. January 16th, 2010, at 7:57 AM.

well you should take anything to clean your hands and don’tt go near anyone sick anddon’tt touch anyone who was recently sneezing or coughing. These can help prevent your chances of getting the swine flu which is a typical 3 out 6.

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