What do you think about the Swine Flu?

[Mr. Bloom]

Maybe there are no confirmed cases in your state, but they're nearby! Check this map:

http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/

I don't think there's any need to panic, but there are good reasons to take precautions.

Karen

I agree.

I don't think there is any panic or overreaction except from people who are naturally prone to panic or overreact. I think there's been a lot more panic coverage of the economy than the swine flu.

As a consumer, I felt that there was adequate coverage of the facts, including the potential concern, and that I was free to make my own assessment and conclusion of what was right to do. I, for one, will not wait on the government to tell me when I have a problem or count on them to provide me what I need to respond to it.

I made sure that we had what we needed if the situation escalated...and that gave me peace of mind.

[Skierchickie]

Maybe it's just because I live in the country, near a tiny little town, near other, not very big towns, in a part of the state that other people consider to be extraordinarily remote (it isn't really all that remote), but I don't seem to be too worried. Yes, the flu can cause death. Yes, this is a new kind that we don't have a vaccine for or immunity to. Just because it can spread easily because we don't have an immunity to it, does NOT mean we are all going to die. On the other hand, I don't want my parents, in their 70s, or DH's parents, in their 80s & 90s, to get it.

I really can't believe the whole spectrum of misinformation floating around. People who think you can get it from eating pork (DH got some pork chops pretty cheap today!), and other people who think it is totally unrelated to pigs. People who think it is only young, fit, healthy people who are dying from it. Even the 1 US fatality, which in reality was a kid who had gone to Texas from Mexico City for treatment - personally, I don't think that counts as a US fatality.

[Mr. Bloom]

I've researched the issue and determined that I'm safe. I understand that this is the means of transmission:

[PamNY]

I agree.

I don't think there is any panic or overreaction except from people who are naturally prone to panic or overreact. I think there's been a lot more panic coverage of the economy than the swine flu.

As a consumer, I felt that there was adequate coverage of the facts, including the potential concern, and that I was free to make my own assessment and conclusion of what was right to do. I, for one, will not wait on the government to tell me when I have a problem or count on them to provide me what I need to respond to it.

I made sure that we had what we needed if the situation escalated...and that gave me peace of mind.

Best post in this thread. I've been bemused at the hysteria over the hysteria. And I agree about coverage of the economy.

Interesting that you characterize yourself as a consumer. I'd agree with that; I'm an active consumer of news from sources that I choose, not a passive victim of "media hype."

Pam

[OakLeaf]

Last night I overheard a snippet of conversation about the whooping cough outbreak in my area. I'd forgotten about it since I just returned home and I don't go into town every day.

(great pic MrS )

[Dianyla]

I just have one word for you:

Aporkalypse!!!

[Eden]

Rotfl!

[maillotpois]

HAMTHRAX!!!

[bikerz]

Mp - Ouch! :d

[Aggie_Ama]

My mom works for our state health agency, I sent her a message yesterday "Is the sky falling or is the media just needing some story?" She said "Wash your hands, take your allergy meds, tell sick people not to come to work but the sky is intact." Good enough for me.