Swine Flu Chat Part 1

Taken from a chat session hosted by SciGuy (Eric Berger)
http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/


2:50
Eric Berger: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm here to try and answer any questions you have with regard to the swine flu outbreak. Given that 2 percent of tweets now reference swine flu, I think it's safe to say a lot of people are talking about it.

So let's do just that.
3:01
[Comment From Jimbo]
Eric. You do great work. Is it true that you can build your immunity to this illness by eating Pork?
3:02
Eric Berger: No. And it's also not true that you can get the illness by eating pork.
3:04
[Comment From Dennis]
Should i go buy those Masks now... And is that going to create more Panic if i am wearing one at a grocery store in Mid Town?
3:05
Eric Berger: I think masks will give you a false sense of security. The easiest way to get the disease is by touching a door knob or grocery cart after someone who is sick has used it. You're better off washing your hands than wearing a mask in most circumstances.
3:09
[Comment From Guest]
Can I punch the next person that asks if they need to stop eating pork? Punch them right in the face...
3:09
Eric Berger: Only if they're from Katy.
3:26
[Comment From Riff Raff]
I eat a lot of Bacos on my salads. Should I wash them before putting them on the salad or not?
3:26
Eric Berger: No, no need to wash your Bacos.
4:04
[Comment From OoO]
FYI. If Eric is doing a Live Chat about this, then we're ALL GONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GAME OVER MAN....... GAME OVER!!!!!
4:03
[Comment From TMCist]
Should I consult an oinkologist?
4:03
[Comment From Running Scared in Katy]
Is my dog safe from the pandemic if I tie him up outside and keep him away from doorknobs and shopping carts?
4:03
[Comment From Guest]
im cooking pork chops tonight. shall i serve my husband extra servings?

(Thanks to Hill for this find)