Swine Flu Updates

Thanks to everyone who has written and called to ask how we are coping with the H1N1 pandemic. We are very touched by your concern and prayers.

We are all well, aside from the usual winter sniffles and coughs. Read in the local paper that our nearest A&E (Werribee Mercy Hospital) is swamped with people thinking they might have the swine flu.

Just lifted this off the Dept of Human Services website:

The Australian Government pandemic alert remains in the contain phase. Victoria is in a modified sustain phase to manage the impact of the H1N1 strain and normal seasonal flu in our community. This includes focusing efforts on vulnerable groups who are most at risk.

If you feel unwell with flu-like symptoms, please call ahead and present to your GP.

Isn't it funny how wherever you go, official-speak is the same? 'Manage the impact', 'focusing efforts', 'modified sustain phase', 'present to'...

Okay, I know that last one is GP lingo. :)

Spoke with mom a few days ago and when I told her there's none of that How To Wash Your Hands Properly or people stockpiling face masks here, she sighed and went, 'Why your gahmen like that?'

Interesting, that. The Aussie Govt has become 'my govt'.