re: H1N1 to affect LSU's 2009 Football Season?

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Even if it's not going to kill me

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more than likely, no, Its not going to kill the child and adult aged population.

by the infant and elderly?

hmmm....

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Some organizations will recieve doses of the vaccine before the general public...

one of them is NCAA football squads.

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Probably.

But I think it won't become available till halfway through the season anyway.

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oh stop it with your facts. sit home and don't worry about a thing.

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Sorry. No hurricanes to obsess about. I have to freak out about something. Hmmmm Maybe the Super Volcano in Yellow Stone thats 50,000 years overdue to erupt....

So NO ONE has an immune response to it.

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Not true.

The current H1N1 virus is a genetic cousin of the more virulent H1N1 "Spanish flu" virus of 1918.

Older people may have immunity to the new H1N1 swine flu virus because of possible exposure the other H1N1 flu strain circulating prior to 1957. That explains why the new swine flu outbreak is striking a large number of children and young adults. Actually "swine flu" is misleading. It is a mix of swine, bird and human virus.

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There is already a vaccine. And its killing people.

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your point?

The Swine Flu hates LSU!

AMEN my brotha

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Dear Students,

As recent concern over Type A Influenza has been expressed, LSU wishes to provide guidance to those students impacted by this illness. While there is no cause for panic or fear, the University believes the best way to combat the spread of Influenza is through education and information.

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· You should make arrangements as if you will be absent for at least one week of classes. This means coordinating note takers and keeping in contact with your professors.

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· Review your course syllabi so you are aware of the make-up policy for each class. You should follow-up with each professor when you are able to resume your class schedule to discuss missed assignments and missed instruction.

· In addition to contacting your professors, it is suggested that you also inform your academic dean’s office. Staff members may be able to provide additional support and direction to affected students.

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· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use.

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I would be more afraid of JL as QB than the flu.

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you don't think that it has to potential chance to become completely out of control by october?

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Stay home with mommy if the flu scares you.