Swine Flu Update
“My dear doctor, I’m surprised to hear you say that I am coughing very badly, because I have been practicing all night.” - John Philpot Curran
Swine flu continues to spread around the world, even to remote locations like Fuji. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alert phase to level 6, pandemic. One estimate is that up to half the population could become infected. But since it is no more lethal than a common flu, most people have written if off as no big deal. But there are a few things unique about Swine flu:
- This is a new flu so your flu shot won't help. Everyone is a target. (Exception: many persons over 60 are immune. It's possible that a close cousin of this flu spread widely 60 years ago)
- Most flu viruses die with the heat of spring and summer. Not Swine. This flu is going strong over the summer raising problems at summer camps and other summer events like weddings.
The impact is real:
- Delta Air Lines Inc. said the H1N1 virus, also known as Swine Flu, will have a $250 million impact on its earnings this year.
Bottom Line
Continue taking flu precautions like frequent hand washing and staying clear of anyone with a cold.
Labels: Pandemic, Public Health, Swine Flu
posted by Gary W Kibble at
1:00 AM
2 Comments:
I think the swine flu thing is overblown, so far it is mild when compared to other flu strains
When was the last time you heard of even a mild flu in June? This is one tough and contagious virus and the human race is very lucky that, so far, it has been mild.
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