pig flu outbreak
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I really don't know what to think anymore. It's a cause for concern, but honestly, I can't tell how much scare-mongering is going on, and for what reason.
If the media had not been reporting on this so intensely, and people were getting sick and everywhere but mexico, they were mild cases that were recovered from, everyone would just think "oh, the flu is going around." Virus' spread. It's how it goes, especially on planes, and with travel the way it is.
I understand the way this is setting itself up mimics the flu of 1918, but a lot has changed since then. Hygiene has improved, vaccines have been used over the years.. I understand that the "first wave" in spring / summer is mild, and when fall / winter comes around, chances are the virus has mutated to better attack humans, resulting in a well spread and strong virus.. But isn't it better to be exposed to mild cases now then? If it's virulent, but not fatal anywhere but mexico, wouldn't it be the natural vaccine for people to be exposed to this strain to build immunity?
- mayday baby!!!GeorgesII
- I was thinking the save thing today. It wouldn't be terrible to get it right now, if you didn't die of course.rosem
- I'm worried that we'll use all our anti-viral meds now, when they're not truly required.. then when it comes back at winter we'll have no defence left.********
- ..we'll have no defence left.********