Friday 5 June 2009

What I want to know

Questions I have for one of the doctors treating a swine flu patient in the hospital where I work.
I think I will e-mail him/her these questions as there is less chance of infection of swine flu

How worried should I be ?
If I have not been abroad or been in contact with any one who has been abroad 

How many Confirmed cases have there been in the UK ? 
How many worldwide ? 

Of these cases how many were fatalities

Who is most venerable from this virus ?

Where am I most likely to come into contact with this virus
Train, Bus, Public places toilets ect, door handles, light switches, stair rails ?

What is the best way of protecting myself from getting this virus
tissue, face mask, anti bacterial hand wash, wearing rubber gloves ?