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shunyadragon · Feb 25, 2004, 07:51 am

</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,)
Well it's the definition of the word, pandemics means an epidemic that is geographically widespread, doesn't talk specifically about the death tolls.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'>

Flu occurs every year world wide, but not all years are considered epidemics or pandemics. I said it was an interpretation of how severe the event is. I do not think every world wide spread of disease is and epidemic or pandemic. I am not sure where to draw the line. I think SARS would barely make the grade for an epidemic. It's potential was more of a concern than the reality.

Feb 25, 2004, 07:51 am	#25 (permalink) (top)
shunyadragon Hot Lava Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 940	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,) Well it's the definition of the word, pandemics means an epidemic that is geographically widespread, doesn't talk specifically about the death tolls.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Flu occurs every year world wide, but not all years are considered epidemics or pandemics. I said it was an interpretation of how severe the event is. I do not think every world wide spread of disease is and epidemic or pandemic. I am not sure where to draw the line. I think SARS would barely make the grade for an epidemic. It's potential was more of a concern than the reality. The empty cup contains the most Frank A Doonan Turn weapons into peace and friendship with gifts of jade-silk www.shunyadragon.com I do not know, therefore I think . . .