Is it safe to travel to US and Canada now in view of swine flu?

nagvasireddy · 4th May 2009, 10:25

I am planning to leave for US on coming Saturday for a short business tour. Is it safe to travel to US and Canada now in view of swine flu? I am particularly interetsed in knowing whether any of the major IT companies have issued a guidance to their employees on this topic.

tsk1979 · 4th May 2009, 11:00

Some areas of US are worse off than others. So depending upon where you go, advisory will be different.

NetfreakBombay · 4th May 2009, 11:14

As per advisories, it is completely safe if basic precautions are taken.

Even if someone gets affected, this disease is very easily treated. If you want, you can buy meds for it even over the counter in US / UK. That is if you want to keep them handy in advance.

For more information call 1-800-CDC-INFO. That is THE authoritative source.

Most travel policies will cover expenses above $100 if you do get sick.

himanshugoswami · 4th May 2009, 11:21

Nag, I am also travelling to the US on Saturday, and our company HR has so far not issued any travel advisory.

O.T. Are you travelling from Hyd, and if so, which flight? Maybe we can meet up at the airport.

skoloseven · 4th May 2009, 11:27

From what I see, it's basically the media blowing something out of proportion again. The swine flu is basically a bad influenza. As long as you don't have respiratory problems, aren't really old, or super young; you'll be fine. In all honestly, I think the swine flu hysteria was started to help jump start the USA economy. Billions of dollars just started flowing because consumers are buying, government agencies are stocking up on meds, anti-virals etc. In preparation comes spending!

gadadhar · 4th May 2009, 12:15

Yes, there are travel warnings issued by one MNC I know (not heard any Indian company has done so). It says keep away from Mexico, try to postpone US trips until and unless it is very important and No mention about Europe. So I feel if you have a choice, try to avoid

T_Girl · 4th May 2009, 16:54

Try and take prophylactic drugs, if any. Though, best avoided.

StarVegabond · 9th May 2009, 23:19

Hi In our company (an MNC), the travel advisory says we should avoid travel to South America, USA, France and Spain. Hence avoid the travel if possible.
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hondadude · 10th May 2009, 21:31

There is another thread on the same topic

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...formation.html

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nagvasireddy BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 3 Times	Is it safe to travel to US and Canada now in view of swine flu? I am planning to leave for US on coming Saturday for a short business tour. Is it safe to travel to US and Canada now in view of swine flu? I am particularly interetsed in knowing whether any of the major IT companies have issued a guidance to their employees on this topic.
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,816 Times View My Garage	Some areas of US are worse off than others. So depending upon where you go, advisory will be different.
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NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	As per advisories, it is completely safe if basic precautions are taken. Even if someone gets affected, this disease is very easily treated. If you want, you can buy meds for it even over the counter in US / UK. That is if you want to keep them handy in advance. For more information call 1-800-CDC-INFO. That is THE authoritative source. Most travel policies will cover expenses above $100 if you do get sick. Last edited by NetfreakBombay : 4th May 2009 at 11:15.
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himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Nag, I am also travelling to the US on Saturday, and our company HR has so far not issued any travel advisory. O.T. Are you travelling from Hyd, and if so, which flight? Maybe we can meet up at the airport.
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skoloseven BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai-Tampa Posts: 67 Thanked: 0 Times	From what I see, it's basically the media blowing something out of proportion again. The swine flu is basically a bad influenza. As long as you don't have respiratory problems, aren't really old, or super young; you'll be fine. In all honestly, I think the swine flu hysteria was started to help jump start the USA economy. Billions of dollars just started flowing because consumers are buying, government agencies are stocking up on meds, anti-virals etc. In preparation comes spending!
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gadadhar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,341 Thanked: 1,116 Times View My Garage	Yes, there are travel warnings issued by one MNC I know (not heard any Indian company has done so). It says keep away from Mexico, try to postpone US trips until and unless it is very important and No mention about Europe. So I feel if you have a choice, try to avoid
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T_Girl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 68 Thanked: 3 Times	Try and take prophylactic drugs, if any. Though, best avoided.
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StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	Hi In our company (an MNC), the travel advisory says we should avoid travel to South America, USA, France and Spain. Hence avoid the travel if possible. thanks,
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hondadude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 69 Times	There is another thread on the same topic http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...formation.html
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