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In reply to the discussion: Are you scared of Ebola? [View all]TBF
(32,116 posts)38. I am in Houston -
with an over-active immune system. Specifically I am more prone to infections due to meds I take for a chronic illness. I get my flu shot very early in the year and wash my hands a lot because my kids are still in school (cold and flu spreading grounds). I completely understand why you are a little nervous as well. You're right in the area and have no idea what the impact will be. That seems like a rational fear to me.
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No. But, a fearsome Y3K bug is looming. It may be as bad as the Y2K Bug catastrophe.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2014
#1
I'm afraid that the Ebola scare will serve as an October surprise that helps the GOP.
Louisiana1976
Oct 2014
#27
I was not until today - the 3 Horsemen of Outbreak: Lies, Panic and Stupidity - are in full gallop
jpak
Oct 2014
#5
for the people in west africa, yes, i am scared. for me personally, not at all. nt
La Lioness Priyanka
Oct 2014
#8
not for myself , for people in the west african states hit with ebola and health care workers
JI7
Oct 2014
#15
Exactly. This Ebola episode points up our need for single payer instead of our current greed-based
Louisiana1976
Oct 2014
#29
Yes. Not for me personally but for Africa and the potential for mutation
riderinthestorm
Oct 2014
#31