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Cruising and Swine Flu?
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fitzy2
2009-07-22 14:57:45
Sorry if this has already been asked.....but I cant seem to find anything on this subject.
We go on our cruise in two weeks time. As three people from my place of work have now been dignosed with Swine Flu, I was reading the NHS and WHO webpages for guidance.
On there it tells you to avoid crowded rooms and mass gatherings.....ERRRRR how can we do that on a cruise? :que
Are any extra precautions being taken on the ships does anybody know? I know there is a school of thought that says you can get it absolutely anywhere....BUT we all know how quickly virus' spread on board :think
LOL anyway thats if I even get there as I have heard that Corfu airport (and many others no doubt) have Thermal imaging cameras at passport control as soon as you enter the airport. Apparently anyone with a temperature is being hospitalised......oh dear, if one of my party should have a slight temp they would miss the boat :cry
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martyn414
2009-07-22 19:16:03
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
Hi, i came off celebration last week. On entry to corfu i was stopped and asked to walk back and walk again through the thermal imaging camera area. probably because i was walking directly behind my friend. it was just a precaution! on board the ship they always have hand sanitisers on entry to restaurants etc but they did also have staff at other key areas too such as entry to the show lounge, i suppose as an extra precaution!
they also had thermal imaging software at some of the ports in the terminals.
i wouldnt worry about it too much, as they are still only precautions!!

hope this helps

enjoy your cruise
:cheers
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fitzy2
2009-07-22 19:52:02
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
Oh yes thanks that does help.....just wondered what would happen if on board you get Temp....would you be confined to your cabin? and as for the cameras at the airport.....I get verrrrrrrry hot and bothered when I get off the plane.......(being a lady of a certain age :rofl )....will they pick this up..... :think
oooh so many questions I know....but TBh I find travelling stressful enough as it is...without the added worry of will they/wont they let me thru passport control if I am having a hot flush :que
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martyn414
2009-07-22 22:34:11
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
i wouldnt worry to much about it too much, your core body temperature would be much higher than that of a flush if you had the virus - if you are really concerned, why not pop to your local GP and ask to have a blood test to prove you do not have the virus or a certificate or letter to prove you havent got the virus, so you can present this if you are stopped.
as for on board the ship, any symptoms of virus are reported to the medical centre and an onboard doctor will contact you and give you further advice and / or treatment.
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daveyjp
2009-07-23 11:34:11
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
Don't you think doctors are busy enough without having to see people who want confirmation they aren't ill!?

Flu is around all year, cruise ships work all year round, it's never been an issue before.

If you do get it you'll be confined to your cabin - get a good level of insurance cover and should you be confined you will be able to claim. Good insurance will also provide a cash sum to go towards paying for another holiday when you are well again. Unfortunately cover offered by travel agents, tour operators and cruise companies rarely offers cover as good as this and you need to go through an insurance company- check your policy documents.

If you get it, you get it. Until you do don't worry about it!
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fitzy2
2009-07-23 21:33:29
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
Of course flu is around all year. However normal flu is NOT given the medical status of a pandemic and therfore not classed as such a medical emergency as this Swine flu
I felt I has asked a valid question as the NHS and the world health organisation (hardly drama seekers) are advising to avoid mass gatherings and crowded rooms. (see my first post).
Your reply was maybe a little harsh, when I was seeking advice from a hopefully a passenger who has possibly recently returned and can advise what, if any measures are being taken.
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martyn414
2009-07-23 22:44:13
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
i said in my posts if Fitzy2 was REALLY concerned, - i hardly said for her to go to her doctors straight away and demand a note.
and - given the seriousness of the virus, it is only understandable that there should be some clarity between swine flu and other virus's - as for some (myself included) i am still unclear of the actual differences, so seeking a medical professional's advice would put my mind at ease, whether it be a doctor, nurse, NHS Direct or some other qualified medical person.

fitzy2 - what cruise are you going on, and when are you going?
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fitzy2
2009-07-24 22:12:26
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
hi martyn, we are going on the Thomson celebration, 7 th august.
and thanks again for the reassurances.
xx
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martyn414
2009-07-24 22:47:25
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
Fitzy, you will absolutely love it, i personally garantee it lol! No problem at all, if you need any questions answering, PM me and ill be glad to help
:tup
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fitzy2
2009-07-25 08:31:46
Re: Cruising and Swine Flu?
Ahe thanknks Martyn! We have been on it before, so hopefully it will be as good as last time. I absolutely cant wait!
x
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