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jemb · Apr 25, 2003

Hi, a-rose, I see you are in China, so your perspective may be quite different from those of us in other parts of the world.

I do not worry about SARS in my everyday life and work -- I don't give it a thought. However, I would not plan a flight to Asia until more is known about the spread of the illness.

jemb · Apr 25, 2003

Hi, a-rose, I see you are in China, so your perspective may be quite different from those of us in other parts of the world.

I do not worry about SARS in my everyday life and work -- I don't give it a thought. However, I would not plan a flight to Asia until more is known about the spread of the illness.

Peeps Mcarthur · Apr 25, 2003

A-Rose,

SARS is known to be an RNA type coronavirus. Medical science has learned much in a short amount of time about the virus since its hiding place was revealed.

It won't be very much longer and there will be a known interferon for it.

Be patient. Learn as much as you can about it. There are some great links to information on this BB........As usual.

Peeps Mcarthur · Apr 25, 2003

A-Rose,

SARS is known to be an RNA type coronavirus. Medical science has learned much in a short amount of time about the virus since its hiding place was revealed.

It won't be very much longer and there will be a known interferon for it.

Be patient. Learn as much as you can about it. There are some great links to information on this BB........As usual.

Peeps Mcarthur · Apr 25, 2003

West Nile thwarted with Mg!!

Incredible.

Thanks for the link P-RN

Peeps Mcarthur · Apr 25, 2003

West Nile thwarted with Mg!!

Incredible.

Thanks for the link P-RN

fergus51 · Apr 25, 2003

I live in Toronto and am cautious, but I can't say I am afraid of getting SARS. I use all my precautions at the hospital and work mainly with a very low risk population. It isn't a huge concern to me as far as my own health goes.

fergus51 · Apr 25, 2003

I live in Toronto and am cautious, but I can't say I am afraid of getting SARS. I use all my precautions at the hospital and work mainly with a very low risk population. It isn't a huge concern to me as far as my own health goes.

babs_rn · Apr 25, 2003

All the press acts like SARS is the new Plague....I don't know. Until the mortality rate goes on a significant rise and it becomes widespread (and by widespread I do NOT mean a few thousand cases in a world of 6 BILLION people) I'll still find the Flu to be a bigger threat. It kills more elderly and infirm every year than SARS does. Am I afraid of it? No, I'm young and healthy and from what I've heard, those aren't the ones dying of it. It's the elderly and infirm, for the most part. I don't worry about West Nile either because it kills the very old and the very young, and that mortality rate has been low too. I can understand the fears and worries of those who live in close quarters but here in the States it's TB that hits those in close quarters, and most of us live well spaced apart.

Maybe all that answers your question, huh? :)

babs_rn · Apr 25, 2003

All the press acts like SARS is the new Plague....I don't know. Until the mortality rate goes on a significant rise and it becomes widespread (and by widespread I do NOT mean a few thousand cases in a world of 6 BILLION people) I'll still find the Flu to be a bigger threat. It kills more elderly and infirm every year than SARS does. Am I afraid of it? No, I'm young and healthy and from what I've heard, those aren't the ones dying of it. It's the elderly and infirm, for the most part. I don't worry about West Nile either because it kills the very old and the very young, and that mortality rate has been low too. I can understand the fears and worries of those who live in close quarters but here in the States it's TB that hits those in close quarters, and most of us live well spaced apart.

Maybe all that answers your question, huh? :)

Katnip, RN · Apr 25, 2003

To answer your question, a-rose, no I'm not afraid of SARS or most other diseases out there. Research, education, and proper precautions combat any fear. At this point most countries are very aware of SARS and are pretty well prepared to contain outbreaks.

Would I go and deliberately expose myself? No, not really. Neither would I refuse to work with a SARS patient. I think most people on the boards would feel the same. I'm still a student, but I've had patients with HIV, Hep C, and Tb. I'm still alive and well.

It's just something that we need to be aware of, but not worry about.

Katnip, RN · Apr 25, 2003

To answer your question, a-rose, no I'm not afraid of SARS or most other diseases out there. Research, education, and proper precautions combat any fear. At this point most countries are very aware of SARS and are pretty well prepared to contain outbreaks.

Would I go and deliberately expose myself? No, not really. Neither would I refuse to work with a SARS patient. I think most people on the boards would feel the same. I'm still a student, but I've had patients with HIV, Hep C, and Tb. I'm still alive and well.

It's just something that we need to be aware of, but not worry about.