hows that socialized medicine in Mexico working so far?
I have no idea how the health care system works in Mexico so I can not answer “Old Crow’s” question. But having come home to the UK, I can tell him/her exactly how the NHS is addressing the issue of Swine Flu. The Telegraph has the most complete write up; Those who think they may be suffering from swine flu are advised to stay in their home and away from anyone who they might infect. Potential sufferers have been told to ring NHS Direct or check their symptoms on the online “flu symptom checker” to see if there is a chance they might have the virus. A careful list of criteria has been drawn up by the Department of Health and is available on its website. Of interest, is anyone who has been to Mexico or San Antonio, Texas, San Diego, Imperial County or New York City in America in the last seven days. Also of concern, is anyone who has pain in or across their chest, pain in their shoulder, is short of breath, has swelling around the lips, mouth or tongue or has lips, fingernails or toenai
