We've heard lots about swine flu.

For what its worth: my partner heard an interview of people out on the street.
"Naw, I'm not worried about swine flu. I don't eat pork" I guess along with that if you are vegan then you shouldn't have to worry about avian flu either. "don't eat chicken"

Well do rest a lot, have chicken soup or porridge (chinese and japanese have rice porridge when we are sick). The warm hot food sure feels good. I also swear by Motza ball soup, made with chicken stock.

I'm no doctor but the soup really does help.
Wish you a speedy recovery, rest a lot and drink lots of fluid. Being sick is always miserable.

sending you good vibes,
Smilingcat