Is this the biggest challenge our kids and grandchildren face?

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Let's keep the politics out of this or the thread will be canned.
 
btuser said:
We will come up with something, but it may not be quick enough. EEE and West Nile virus is just the tip of the iceberg. The bugs are on the move.
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This. Viruses are going to be what causes the most problems. Think back to all the major epidemics and pandemics. Viruses are much more contagious, spread much faster, and kill much easier than bacteria, resistant or not.
 
mithesaint said:
This. Viruses are going to be what causes the most problems. Think back to all the major epidemics and pandemics.
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We may end up changing our fashion/behavior habits, or going back to them. Gloves are due for a comeback, maybe even hats with veils made from anti-microbial fabrics.
Form following function again.
 
woodgeek said:
You guys are downers. The world has never been perfect.

I think we have built a world filled with miracles for our children. Now we just have to make sure they all have access to it.
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We're being overwhelmed with "miracles". We need to learn to discern the useful ones from mere gadgetry and refine them for our best purposes.

Kudos to the creators and participants of this web site for fostering this effort. Thanks to all!
 
I wouldnt downplay how nasty resistant bacteria can be. When my wife worked in the hospital they where more scared of MRSA patients than anything else..... That bug is nasyty and there are more and more resitant strains.

Overuse of antibiotics is being compounded with over use of antibacterial cleaners.....
 
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I think we need to blame all the people who quite their antibiotics 2/3 of the way thru a prescription because they "felt better".

I personally think our kids will have a harder time dealing with their carpel tunnel at the age of 25-30 than too many AB resistant bugs...
 
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