April 28, 2009

• Swine Flu! Outbreak! Pandemic! 149 dead already! So should we all be very concerned about swine flu? No more than we are concerned about the regular flu actually. I know hearing about this flu in the news makes it sound really bad, but there is no reason for people to be panicking.

  Some myths and facts about the swine flu...
  - Eating pork is as safe as it's always been. You do not have to ban pork.
  - The swine flu spreads just like regular flu, so continue to avoid sick people who cough or sneeze or shake hands. You may want to wash your hands often.
  - Respiratory masks do not give 100% protection from any flu. I'm sure it'll help a little bit though.
  - Symptoms for the swine flu is like getting the traditional flu. Fever, muscle aches, coughing, sneezing, sore throat, diarrhea, and vomiting.  From what I heard, the symptoms appear a lot quicker though (anybody wanna confirm?).
  - Feel free to avoid going to Mexico for the time being (be more concerned about the drug wars there).
  - It also has to be pointed out that there IS treatment for the swine flu. Just get it before you start having pneumonia.

  So go about your day, avoid sick people like you normally would, and stay home when you are sick. Swine flu is just yet another sickness to worry about, and it's not going to be as bad as some people are making it out to be (sure it could get worse, but c'mon). There's also the West Nile Virus to look out for you know.

  More info can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

  P.S. What's funny is that while I'm posting this, I sneezed a little, coughed a little, and am feeling a little light headed. Dunh Dunh Dunh!

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