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Flu Outbreak Hits Phoenix
FOXNEWS ^ | 12/28/2005 | AP (VIA FOXNEWS)

Posted on 12/28/2005 3:26:58 PM PST by Sen Jack S. Fogbound

 

Flu Outbreak Hits Phoenix

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

MESA, Ariz. — A flu outbreak is making its way around and hospitals say their emergency waiting rooms are packed.

The emergency room staff at usually sees 100 to 140 patients a day without any wait.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Arizona
KEYWORDS: californiaflu; flu; outbreak; phoenix; theskyisfalling
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1 posted on 12/28/2005 3:26:59 PM PST by Sen Jack S. Fogbound
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

somebody ping me when it's time to panic.


2 posted on 12/28/2005 3:28:17 PM PST by flashbunny (To err is human. But to really screw something up, have the government try to fix it.)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

Its a good thing I got my flu shot, twice.


3 posted on 12/28/2005 3:28:51 PM PST by aft_lizard (What does G-d look like then if we evolved from nothing?See Genisis Ch 1:26-27)
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To: pissant

I have to get my shot......I didn't when I was in Germany cause of the cough.........it's 73*........


4 posted on 12/28/2005 3:30:29 PM PST by marmar (Pray for our Warriors...they are the greatest there is............)
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To: flashbunny
Ping.

lol

LVM

5 posted on 12/28/2005 3:33:10 PM PST by LasVegasMac (The only thing slowing me down is the A**hole in front of me!)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound
Cold weather that passed through Arizona prompted the spike, health officials say. They also say visitors seeking refuge from snow country or staying with family may have brought in viruses.

Cases of strep throat, croup, common colds and bronchitis also are showing up, lengthening the line of patients waiting for care.

Like influenza, strep and other respiratory illnesses are fairly common in the winter.

Actually this is totally normal for this time of year. The area goes thru it every season and it's brought on by all the snowbirds [migrating white haired retiree's that move south every winter] from Canada & Minnesota bringing their crud with them.

6 posted on 12/28/2005 3:33:14 PM PST by Lester Moore (The headwaters of the islamic river of death and hate are in Saudi Arabia.)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

People get sick in the wintertime! Also, sun rises in the East! Details at 11!


7 posted on 12/28/2005 3:33:19 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel (The Democratic Party-Jackass symbol, jackass leaders, jackass supporters.)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

We're all gonna DIE!!!

(c) Lazamataz 1999 - 2005


8 posted on 12/28/2005 3:33:37 PM PST by BullDog108 ("Conservatives believe in God. Liberals think they are God." ---Ann Coulter)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

There is also a nasty tracheo-laryngitius bouncing around the Chandler family (cough). With the high volume of dust and molds in the valley air, my asthma is kicking up, too (cough cough). Mrs. Chandler wanted me to go to urgent care Christmas Eve, but I knew I literaaly would not survive sitting in the waiting room for 12 hours (wheeze).

I'm much better now, but Mrs. Chandler is having a relapse. Daughter Elizabeth and grandson Joey are having a second round, too.


9 posted on 12/28/2005 3:34:49 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (Peace Begins in the Womb)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound
A flu outbreak is making its way around and hospitals say their emergency waiting rooms are packed.

Emergency room for the flu?

10 posted on 12/28/2005 3:36:15 PM PST by Jigsaw John
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To: Jeff Chandler

It's bad up here in Flag too..ugh! :(


11 posted on 12/28/2005 3:39:14 PM PST by Ros42 (Merry Christmas to our Heroes)
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To: flashbunny

Why wait; why not panic now and beat the New Year's rush?

"The sky is falling, the sky is falling, the sky is falling"


12 posted on 12/28/2005 3:40:54 PM PST by WayneS (Honor the 2nd Amendment; repeal the 16th.)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

I don't get why there's so much hype going on about the flu. It goes around every year.


13 posted on 12/28/2005 3:42:01 PM PST by shield (The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instructions.Pr 1:7)
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To: shield

Because if it goes unchecked it has the potential to kill millions.


14 posted on 12/28/2005 3:43:12 PM PST by aft_lizard (What does G-d look like then if we evolved from nothing?See Genisis Ch 1:26-27)
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound

Everyone I know who got a flu shot this year have gotten the flu. I think I will hold off this year as an experiment.


15 posted on 12/28/2005 3:43:13 PM PST by jetson (throne)
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To: shield

Coering the flu, it is easier than doing real investigative journalism.

Bah! I am here in Chandler and think I feel it kicking in myself.


16 posted on 12/28/2005 3:43:47 PM PST by riri
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To: Sen Jack S. Fogbound
I've had the flu. About 20 years ago. I've never been so sick in my life. I fought it for almost 10 days and still felt weak and tired for over a month after. Last year I came down with it again and took Tamiflu. Miracle of miracle drugs. I felt like myself in less than 3 days.
17 posted on 12/28/2005 3:51:25 PM PST by manwiththehands (My Christmas wish: I wish Republicans were running the country.)
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To: Slip18

Handwashing ping!


18 posted on 12/28/2005 3:58:54 PM PST by secret garden
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To: Jigsaw John

That's what I thought. I've got it here in Tucson, but I haven't run to the emergency room!


19 posted on 12/28/2005 4:10:08 PM PST by Mr Rogers
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To: riri

Sambucol...health food store...buy syrup w/out sugar. VERY IMPORTANT to start before flu has a foot hold. It's a virus killer.


20 posted on 12/28/2005 4:16:15 PM PST by shield (The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instructions.Pr 1:7)
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