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    Quote Originally Posted by MSWR0319 View Post
    I watched am immunologist speak today on TV and they said that for most people basic hand washing and not touching your face is the key to prevention. They actually recommended not wearing masks unless you are sick because when you wear a mask you're constantly touching your face to adjust it, which actually puts you at a higher risk of getting the virus. They also mentioned that it's mostly older people and those with things like heart disease, diabetes, etc that are the ones getting sick the worst. Obviously there are random cases of healthy, young individuals getting sick like you have with the flu or anything else, but for the most part the virus is mild.
    Yes, this is exactly everything that I had heard, especially the part about wearing a mask putting you at higher risk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ged View Post
    What kind of medication? I haven't even considered that. We typically don't medicate for colds. Maybe ibuprofen for a fever.
    Prescription and then any of those basics that you wouldn’t want to run out for.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Green_Tea View Post
    I am not concerned at all.
    This, thus far, it has a pretty low mortality rate, slightly more than 2 percent, similar to the plain old flu (Ebola was over 60 percent). I’m hoping it abates with the change of season like other viral illnesses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by westwoodmom04 View Post
    This, thus far, it has a pretty low mortality rate, slightly more than 2 percent, similar to the plain old flu (Ebola was over 60 percent). I’m hoping it abates with the change of season like other viral illnesses.
    Influenza is 0.1%, so coronavirus is 20x more deadly
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    I am not concerned much at all either. Basic hand washing, and vitamin D and C are about all we are doing extra.


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    Quote Originally Posted by georgiegirl View Post
    Influenza is 0.1%, so coronavirus is 20x more deadly
    It may well be much more deadly than flu, but I wouldn’t put a lot of stock in the exact number right now. It is likely there are a LOT of people who have gotten a mild case of it and not sought care or been tested, so the stats will be off.


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    Quote Originally Posted by westwoodmom04 View Post
    This, thus far, it has a pretty low mortality rate, slightly more than 2 percent, similar to the plain old flu (Ebola was over 60 percent). I’m hoping it abates with the change of season like other viral illnesses.
    Sure, but if you read my OP I mention that my primary concern is older relatives and ILs. The elderly have been the primary victims of this virus. Is anyone doing anything special to prepare their elderly- loved ones? (Maybe I should have put this in the Eldercare forum)
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    Not even on my radar. I work in nursing homes and am vigilant about hand washing. Am required to get a flu shot and we follow strict precautions with any type of illnesses.

    I can't even fatham needing to stockpile medication and food, I just don't see it getting out of hand where our community/part of the world will not be able to stay ahead of this.

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    Oh Dear God. Seriously???? More people die from the FLU every.year.in.the.USA. Lather, rinse, repeat. DH works in an ER--he will see the first cases. I am not worried. We are all in good health. Half the people on the cruise ship who tested positive for corona had NO SYMPTOMS. Seriously. Just wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StantonHyde View Post
    Oh Dear God. Seriously???? More people die from the FLU every.year.in.the.USA. Lather, rinse, repeat. DH works in an ER--he will see the first cases. I am not worried. We are all in good health. Half the people on the cruise ship who tested positive for corona had NO SYMPTOMS. Seriously. Just wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.
    Yes, exactly

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