It's hard not to be a little concerned after hearing all the reports of the new Swine Flu "epidemic". But how much of this panic is just hype? I know it is better to play things on the safe side, rather than ending up with a national catastrophe on our hands, but there seems to be some new kind of supposedly devastating illness in the news every so often. This Swine Flue definitely seems to be more widespread and of more concern then the last animal introduced sickness out there, Bird Flu.
However, for the most part it seems to be most dangerous in underdeveloped Central America areas and among the elderly. I don't think that is hardly something to raise such an enormous concern about considering a common cold can also be very dangerous to people in those demographics. Everyone is entitled to do what they feel is best regarding their own personal health and safety, but you won't see me walking down the street or at a sporting event sporting a very fashionable hospital mask.
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