Is the Swine Flu Panic Justified?

With growing concern about the new H1N1 influenza A, or Swine flu, it seems that folks from all over the world are doing web searches right and left on the topic of the Swine flu. The worry mounts, while the actual numbers of those infected are currently relatively low, (except in Mexico). Are those numbers expected to soon change? Are the reported cases just the tip of the proverbial iceberg? Is the panic really justified?

Meanwhile, scammers are seeking to cash in on the panic, conning people into their latest "snake oil" fake remedies. Be wary of such false claims. There are NO cures for viruses.

See my latest article at HealthMad, "Is the Swine Flu Panic Justified?" found at: http://tinyurl.com/d9u5mo

I've got nothing to sell, (no snake oil, here), but you may find a voice of reason with some helpful information, and a few simple common sense tips on how to protect yourself and your family.

Also be sure to check out the comments section at the bottom of the HealthMad article, where I am posting periodic up to date information as it becomes available.

Comments: 5

Rob Appell May 1, 2009, 5:04pm EDT

Doesn't seem to be spreading too rapidly for a 'pandemic'. It appears with proper notification, even though it wasn't immediate, people are handing it well and trying to prevent becoming infected. It may be a bit overboard in some cases, but at least people are doing something now that they've been alerted. It appears to be progressing just as other flu's do; maybe even slower now.

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Bill M. Tracer May 1, 2009, 5:08pm EDT

Yeah, Rob, I have no doubt it will progress slower, now. With so much media attention, and things like Mexico City almost completely shut down. The spread is being seriously curtailed.

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