If the Bird Flu struck the US and Canada, would you consider being a vegetarian? - Page 2

KSigkid · #16 10-19-2005, 08:17 PM

No.

lifesaver · #17 10-19-2005, 08:49 PM

No. But I would definately eliminate the eating of Canadians.

We wouldnt have the potential for the Bird Flu if the Chinese wouldnt live on damn top of their chickens. The flu's always start in SE Asia where the people sleep with pigs and goats in their huts.

Here's a thought... Maybe if we worked to improve the living standards of the people in that region, the likely sperad of 'Bizarre Pig Flu G3978' will be decreased or eliminated.

Just this guys thoughts.

Canadians are a healthier food tho. Taste great slow cooked. I find the meat to have less marbeling than Americans.

honeychile · #18 10-19-2005, 10:23 PM

No. As messed up as my immune system is, I'll probably be one of the first to die anyhow.

Peaches-n-Cream · #19 10-19-2005, 10:31 PM

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No. As messed up as my immune system is, I'll probably be one of the first to die anyhow.

Your post made me sad.

Do you get flu shots? I'm thinking about getting one this year because of the avian flu. I need to talk to my eye doctor in case it might cause a problem with my cornea infection.

AGDee · #20 10-19-2005, 10:36 PM

I realized that I should have posted the link (I meant to, but I think the phone rang).

radio free europe .. Avian flu interview

PNC: This article notes that there is no vaccine for the avian flu and the flu shot will not guard against that strain of flu.

ETA: The media is really creating a panic over something that can't yet be spread from human to human.

honeychile · #21 10-19-2005, 10:51 PM

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Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
Your post made me sad. Do you get flu shots? I'm thinking about getting one this year because of the avian flu. I need to talk to my eye doctor in case it might cause a problem with my cornea infection.

I do get flu shots - but for some unknown reason, I can't seem to keep my immune system up to par. I've even been tested for HIV a couple times - nothing seems to fit the pattern. Last year, I got 1/2 the flu shot early in the year, and the other 1/2 about 3 months later - still no major improvement. Unfortunately, the doctor I've had since I was little has retired, as at least I felt that he knew what he was talking about.

DEFINITELY ask your doctor, since you had/have that cornea infection!! My problems all started when I got a severe lung infection, took an antibiotic, and ended up taking 10 courses of antibiotics within 8 months. Bad, bad move! I'm now reading up on holistic medications.

KSig RC · #22 10-19-2005, 11:31 PM

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I don't eat red meat so all that's left is chicken and fish, but I don't think I'd avoid chicken just because of the bird flu...you can't catch it from eating it, can you? On the other hand, if it was transmissible that way, then...maybe.

You cannot get it from eating the meat - however, this carries the "as long as it was properly cooked" caveat for the time being.

The avenues for infection right now all require exposure to infected animals, especially animal feces or during butchering.

Once the virus changes to a form easily passed between humans (note this is 'when' not 'if'), it will be passed much as 'regular' flu strains.

texas*princess · #23 10-19-2005, 11:33 PM

What's up w/ all the flus going around? Isn't there a dog flu supposedly spreading like crazy?

bcdphie · #24 10-20-2005, 12:06 AM

Bird Flu struck Vancouver (well Abottsford) last spring. No one one died, except a few chickens that were killed to prevent the spread of bird flu. No human contacted it, and as far as I know Vancouver's vegeterian population didn't increase.

LightBulb · #25 10-20-2005, 02:31 AM

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Originally posted by lifesaver
No. But I would definately eliminate the eating of Canadians.

Ditto. It would be hard to give it Canadians, but I would do it... to protect myself from bird flu.

CutiePie2000 · #26 10-20-2005, 02:37 AM

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If the Bird Flu struck the US and Canada, would you consider being a vegetarian?

Well, no matter what happens, if any of you become a "vegetarian", please don't go around saying "I'm a vegetarian, I only eat chicken and fish". Last time I checked, those were animals too.

AchtungBaby80 · #27 10-20-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally posted by CutiePie2000
Well, no matter what happens, if any of you become a "vegetarian", please don't go around saying "I'm a vegetarian, I only eat chicken and fish". Last time I checked, those were animals too.

There are pescovegetarians who do eat fish, but I've never heard of any vegetarians eating chicken.

What's the difference between the bird flu and regular flu, by the way?

valkyrie · #28 10-20-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by CutiePie2000
Well, no matter what happens, if any of you become a "vegetarian", please don't go around saying "I'm a vegetarian, I only eat chicken and fish". Last time I checked, those were animals too.

OMG I LOVE YOU. No really. I do.

I think calling yourself a vegetarian if you eat fish is lame. Calling yourself a vegetarian if you eat chicken is just wrong.

Rudey · #29 10-20-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by CutiePie2000
Well, no matter what happens, if any of you become a "vegetarian", please don't go around saying "I'm a vegetarian, I only eat chicken and fish". Last time I checked, those were animals too.

Can you be a vegetarian if you eat fois gras and veal?

-Rudey

honeychile · #30 10-20-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by CutiePie2000
Well, no matter what happens, if any of you become a "vegetarian", please don't go around saying "I'm a vegetarian, I only eat chicken and fish". Last time I checked, those were animals too.

There are certain health magazines (ie, Prevention) who refer to anyone who eats a majority of vegetables and no red meat as "the new vegetarians".

I agree, that's pretty lame. You either eat meat or you don't. It makes me think of people I know who keep kosher at home, and then gorge themselves on shrimp & lobster when at a restaurant.