It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
http://gizmodo.com/5234723/swine-flu-tracker-iphone-app-allows-you-to-panic-anywhere
Took them long enough...
When the zombie outbreak happens, I hope they come out with an app for that too.
it's officially h1n1, not swine flu.
avatar
Weclock: it's officially h1n1, not swine flu.

H1N1 is the subtype of influenza, while Swine Flu is the general name used for the particular strain we're currently seeing. There have been many, many different strains of the H1N1 subtype throughout recent history, some quite severe (such as the Spanish Flu), while most aren't even worth mentioning (strains of the H1N1 subtype are responsible for around 50% of all flu cases each year).
avatar
Weclock: it's officially h1n1, not swine flu.
avatar
DarrkPhoenix: H1N1 is the subtype of influenza, while Swine Flu is the general name used for the particular strain we're currently seeing. There have been many, many different strains of the H1N1 subtype throughout recent history, some quite severe (such as the Spanish Flu), while most aren't even worth mentioning (strains of the H1N1 subtype are responsible for around 50% of all flu cases each year).
the WHO said officially it's not swine flu. http://evolutionofpr.com/?p=95
avatar
Weclock: the WHO said officially it's not swine flu. http://evolutionofpr.com/?p=95

The WHO just recently decided to stop calling it Swine Flu to try to prevent people from doing stupid things, like some folks in Egypt slaughtering thousands of pigs. Whether the general public and the media decide to stop calling it such remains to be seen (not likely, in my opinion). What the actual scientific designation of this strain is I don't know, probably just a numerical string. Calling it H1N1 influenza, while technically correct in a very general sense, is a very imprecise and sloppy term scientifically speaking, as that name describes equally the current virus people are concerned about, the 1918 Spanish Flu, as well as thousands of other strains that are of no interest whatsoever.
Surely it makes little difference what you call it, the media have gone with "swine flu" and thats how it will stay. It makes for better headlines.
I hear the Swine Flu has now arrived in Norway, however it's stuck at the arrivals terminal waiting for the luggage.
I heard on the news (as I walked by a TV) that 2 people in sydney are being treated for what might be swine flu. Suppose I'd better start panicking. Which terrified scream sounds better?
1) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
2) WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
3) EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
or
4) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
avatar
Aliasalpha: Which terrified scream sounds better?

How about the Wilhelm Scream
or this one from Dark Forces (and many other places).
edit: See also... TV tropes!
Post edited May 02, 2009 by Andy_Panthro
I like number 2.
In other news, swine flu wins the lifetime award for Most Overhyped Illness Ever.
Hong Kong is the first place in Asia to get H1N1, beating out South Korea (fucking amateurs), woot!
i tried to contact nhs direct all i got was cracklying
avatar
darthcobley: i tried to contact nhs direct all i got was cracklying

Surely you can pop to the chemist for some oinkment...
avatar
Aliasalpha: I heard on the news (as I walked by a TV) that 2 people in sydney are being treated for what might be swine flu. Suppose I'd better start panicking. Which terrified scream sounds better?
1) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
2) WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
3) EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
or
4) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

How about 'Help help, it got me, quick, somebody phone the press!
avatar
darthcobley: i tried to contact nhs direct all i got was cracklying

Ah, the benefits of a state-run healthcare system.
Those uncaring swine!
avatar
Al1: How about 'Help help, it got me, quick, somebody phone the press!

What? No its never getting me, its 100% LETHAL!
I hear you can get it from kissing girls
Post edited May 03, 2009 by Aliasalpha