cdonline Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I know we're being told that the Government trusts us to be truthful and not swamp the new NHS website giving information on Swine flu and dispensing Tamiflu.But I just wondered, will you be be tempted and try to stock up on Tamiflu, when the website goes live around lunch time? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Maybe! I heard the Radio 4 report about how it was so possible to do this.Personally I think it is ridiculous that a diagnosis of something so serious could be made over the phone!I could LIE and get a medical certificate for work.Except, I'm self employed so can't do that one! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Aren't there a large number of people who already tell fibs about health issues to get what they want... But back to Swine Flu - Blame the media for blowing EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING out of proportion that's what I'd say Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 And tamiflu doesn't help with swine flu anyway Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 er, no...they are apparently registering dosage and you get one lot only... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 SeanMacGabhann Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> And tamiflu doesn't help with swine flu anywayReally?Imagine my surprise when I heard of this medicine a day or two after naming my daughter! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 some Tamiflu data Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antijen Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 http://www.martinrothonline.com/birdfluupdate/Japan banned the prescribing of tamiflu for children 10-17 after serious side effects. I'd stick with the natural star anise which has been used for centurys. I havent stockpiled but over the last couple of years I've made sure I've got enough before Roche (Pharmy) clear out the world supply, 90% there buying, which Ive already put up on the swine flu thread. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Or you could take nothing instead of star anise. I have stockpiled a big supply of nothing and I reckon it will see me through this "crisis" Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
antijen Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I have always used star anise Sean because of its valuable properties, mainly giving and sending to people who feel frightened about swine flu. I agree, our bodies are very good at sorting things out, but when I'm ill I do use herbs as sometimes you need something. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-228704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Just wondering... Ive never really been the sort to skyve off work so I'm probably being naive. If one *did* pretend to get 'flu to get the medical certificate for a week in front of the telly, surely one would have to be quite sure of ones own immunity?I would have thought that if someone skyved for a week, and then *really* got the bug and had to take another week off later in the year, the employer might start becoming a bit suspicious. If I were an HR manager (perish the thought) I might be planning to spend some time next year combing the employee sickness records to see who had takn multiple flu sickies over the pandemic period as a way of knowing which employees to keep tabs on in future. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-229320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiesofa Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I have also been worried about this but for a slightly different reason. I did have a week off about a month ago because I had some kind of flu but I was never tested so I don't know if it was the swine variety or not but given the season it seems likely. My boss has decided that i did have swine flu but now i'm worried that if it wasn't and i do get it he'll think I lied last time. But... someone said that if it mutates enough then in time it's possible you'll catch it again anyway. Confusing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7166-free-tamiflu-lots-of-it/#findComment-229321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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