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2004-10-22 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Chicago sports teams get their flu vaccine despite shortage

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Posted by Destro 2004-10-22 12:38:31 PM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 So, are Kerry and the Democrats gonna hammer them for taking flu shots that could be used to save the lives of elderly voters in Florida? Didn't think so.

Posted by Steve 2004-10-22 1:25:29 PM|| 2004-10-22 1:25:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Somewhat OT: if there are so few vaccine providers for such crucial prevention of common diseases, what are the odds of terrorists attacking them? There have been arguments about the limited number of vaccines producers in the US, and blame goes mainly to trial lawyers and government intervention. What about ensuring a diversified supply of vaccines based on the needs of homeland security? a vigorous free market protected from lawyer-ghouls is our best defense against many types of terrorist attacks.

To echo a question I've asked elsewhere, who do I contact if I have opinions on specific dangers to the West and ideas on how to better protect ourselves? is there a structure in place to allow citizens to think, plan, and contribute to Homeland Security? (other than an 800 number)

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2004-10-22 2:01:03 PM|| [http://radio.weblogs.com/0103811/categories/currentEvents/] 2004-10-22 2:01:03 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Kalle - Here's a quickie link for contacting Homeland Security in your state. I'm sure there are more / better links - but I don't have better at hand, sorry.

Posted by .com 2004-10-22 2:09:16 PM|| 2004-10-22 2:09:16 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 "We absolutely need them," guard Eric Piatkowski said. "The way we travel, weâre going in and out of cold and warm climates. I wonât say we need them more than some 85-year-old person, because obviously we donât. But Iâm glad we got them."

NBA Groupies and hookers in the big cities of North America thank you, Eric.

Posted by tu3031 2004-10-22 3:00:05 PM|| 2004-10-22 3:00:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 For what it's worth, the story has been updated on the sports radio station in Chicago (I'm in the northwest suburbs). The Bears received the doses before the shortage situation developed. Only two players actually received the doses (the team is declining to name them because of the laws on medical privacy). Both of the players have ashmatic conditions that are in line with the guidelines the CDC issued for dispensing what vaccine is available. The remainder of the doses have been returned to the distributor.

None of which changes the fact that the Bears have been playing like they were brain-dead, not sick. But at least we beat the Packers.

Posted by Darth VAda 2004-10-22 8:58:41 PM|| 2004-10-22 8:58:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 thanks .com -- not quite what I was hoping for, probably because they're not really interested in citizens' defense. I'll dig.

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2004-10-23 1:51:18 AM|| [http://radio.weblogs.com/0103811/categories/currentEvents/] 2004-10-23 1:51:18 AM|| Front Page Top

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