In about 10 days we set off for a cruise around the Med. But I am becoming increasingly concerned about the threat of swine flu.
A friend we are travelling with – who works in a doctor’s practice – told me last night that one of their staff was off with swine flu. My husband then mentioned that three or four of his colleagues have been sent home from work as suspected cases. This must mean we stand a higher risk of becoming infected.
I wondered if you knew of anyone who has had swine flu, and how they coped. Like airlines, I can’t imagine cruise liners wanting infected passengers on board.
*Talking about airliners, I heard some women talking about fear of flying today. One was saying that she had to be doped up with Valium before she could set foot on a plane. Another was describing how her niece had emigrated to Australia and her mum was unable to visit her because of her fear of flying. Last year the mum booked an airline ticket, but became so stressed about it that she was medically unfit to travel. This was not covered by insurance, so she lost her money.
My husband had a fear of flying once, but went on a course at Heathrow or Gatwick which cured him. Whatever you are planning this summer, enjoy….
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Hey Ellee.. I thoroughly understand your swine flu concern, I’m working in an office where there have been several confirmed cases and I’m very worried.
In addition to that I have done a bit of flying myself this summer and I will be doing so again next week, therefore, I too am almost certainly more at risk!
Unfortunately however, there isn’t a lot either of us can do, so I guess we just need to keep taking our vitamins and try not get too stressed about it..
I hope you and your family have a wonderful time on the cruise 🙂
Fee
It’s such a worry Elle and I share your concern.
What I want to know is, How can the medics be sure that their patients actually have Swine Flu if they are not seeing them and making a proper diagnosis?
Surely swabs must be taken and assessed professionally.
If it is becoming ‘pandemic’, why arn’t people being advised to wear masks in public places, and, how can we believe a word this Government
says when they have lied to us over every major crisis in this ailing country?
Di.
Hi Ellee,
Well, as you know i am a bit worried about this swine flu thing….and we are going on this wonderful cruise with you too so i am even more anxious not to get it. However, i feel more relaxed now because i have phoned the cruise company who have reassurred me they are not making checks to passengers unlike the airports and turning people away. So, we just have to accept we will get onboard and cope with it if we get it! They also have antivirals onboard and advise common sense, and stay in your cabins if you feel unduly unwell.
Regarding the previous comment about how do we know who has got it and who hasn’t as the GPs are not swabbing, i share the same logic. The figures must be wildly out, i guess a good % of those treated havnt actually got swine flu and have probably got a bad summer cold! Can’t wait to ’embark’, happy holidays!
Fee, It’s so lovely to hear from you, and I hope you stay well enough to enjoy your next trip.
Trubes, good questions, and I share your concern at the lack of info about this from experts. I guess it is because we are venturing into unknown territory. I have seen one woman wearing a mask in Boots during the first couple of weeks when swine flu was announced, but nobody else since.
I am sure it will be fine Ellee, I don’t think it is quite as common as everyone is making out. Suspected cases often turn out to be not so as was said.
I dread developing a fear of flying since we can’t get anywhere much without it.
My biggest worry at the moment is the health of my mother-in-law which is, sadly, declining. She fell last night and we had to go and help Stephen’s dad. He needs our help and support every day right now. I don’t want to leave her like that.
Take plenty of clothes: the cruise could last months if you’re all quarantined!
We had an alert here yesterday: a student returning from London to Ragusa has contracted the disease. She’s being treated at home. I’m sure you’ll be fine on your holiday, Ellee.