Let’s Relax a Bit on the Swine Flu
Ok, I realize that we need to take the swine flu seriously. But enough with the hysteria. It wasn’t long ago we were all frightened we were going to walk outside and see dead birds in our backyards and to run for the hills because of the bird flu.
Everyday on televison I see people with masks on and the number of reported cases in this state and that country. Now we hear the Vice President (who I think is a good family man), say on the Today Show he would discourage his family from going on planes, subways or any crowded area because it would be easier to pick up the bug if someone sneezes in a confined area. I heard it mentioned if you or a family member is sneezing, has a cough, runny nose, or a fever to be checked out to make sure it is not the swine flu. Huh? That could be half the population on any given day. Let’s just wash our hands, cover our mouths when we sneeze or cough, and take normal precautions.
As reported in an article posted by Vincent Iannelli,M.D , each year, the flu is reported to be responsible for almost 36,000 deaths. So the flu is always something to be taken seriously. However, just this morning it was reported by the Associated Press in my local newspaper, that the swine flu may be less potent, with the virus showing little staying power.
So let’s all take a deep breath and ease up a bit on the panic.
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I agree that we should relax when it comes to the swine flu. If we do the basic precautions that all medical professionals are suggesting, we should be just fine. Just wash our hands, cover our mouths when sneezing and coughing, and not sharing from the same cups. Simple.