Flu and You

If you read us more than once you know that we panic about the things the news reports tell us is "not that big a deal" or ignores completely and when the news is "half of U.S." could be infected we now say like the "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" in big bold letters DON'T PANIC! The World Health Organization (WHO) has addressed the real issue of the flu and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) report stated today: "The issue is not that the virus is more deadly than other flu strains, but rather that it is likely to infect more people than usual because it is a new strain against which few people have immunity. This could mean that doctors’ offices and hospitals may get filled to capacity."

You might get sick, the flu is a seasonal malady but not necessarily a deadly one. What's optimistic is there is currently an available treatment for our swine flu. What caused us concern was that distribution would be too late to save lives. Since it is very likely that we will suffer but survive this flu those that get worse will be able to receive a treatment that WILL prevent their deaths THAT is the assurance we need. We will survive!