Is anyone else getting a little frightened by this "swine flu"?

You should be scared, and there is little you can do about it. All I can suggest is don't go to public places unless necessary. Don't touch your face or your food with your hands. Prepare your own food. Wash hands regularly. Wear a surgical mask in public places if cases reported in your town

It is a mix of human and pig flu strains. Now it can spread from human to human, which makes it very serious. The only cure is if your immune system can raise antibodies to it before it kills you. There is no vaccine yet - 9-12 months away.

It is the A form of influenza, specifically H1N1. It could be as serious as the Spanish flu, but because our health care is better now (vaccines and anti-flu drugs), it probably won't be as bad. So far about 8% of cases die, about the same as Spanish flu. If the health system becomes overloaded with cases, the rate will go higher.

An unusual aspect of this flu is that its origin is the Americas, not Asia where all others have emerged.

Hi There, I think it's normal to be concerned about a flu epidemic. But, I wouldn't let my fears get away from me on this.

The reality is that of all the US cases so far, nobody has died in the US. That's an even better record than the regular flu! Probably there will be deaths, because that is normal for any flu.

Remember, this shouldn't be like the flu pandemic of years past, because back then they didn't even have IV fluids to help people stay hydrated who were having vomiting and diarrhea.

There is a plan to get out flu shots and medications if it's needed. I think that we are scientifically more prepared to deal with a flu epidemic this time.

We do have the power to control this too by washing our hands really frequently. Maybe I'm a little OCD but I also lysol-ed my mailbox, front railings, and front doorknobs. (I live in an apartment building).

I plan to keep practicing longer and more frequent handwashing, (and making my family do it too), and use disinfectant more.

I'll do this until we find out how this is going to run it's course and adjust if needed. Hey, if I have to, I'll wear a surgical mask out! hahaha...

I think SARS was much more scary than this because of the high death rate and because it was a completely unknown infection.

At first I thought it was the media trying to make things worse than things really are. But the death toll keeps rising, and the levels keep raising. What's scaring me the most is JUST yesterday, health officials were all "Don't panic, this is mild" now they're talking about this being a potential pandemic. And NOW there is ANOTHER case in Ohio(my state) that should be confirmed tomorrow.

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I am worried but I am taking my kid to the doctor to have him tested because he hasnt been feeling well. But it is a a little frightening but everything is in Gods hands that what I believe anyway. Just wash your hands, and take vitamins especially if you are pregnant. Drinking cranberry juice and things that help wash toxins and like with any flu stay hydrated. I am guessing that is what is hurting people the most but I am not positive.Doctor told me to just drink things like gatorade and if you feel sick to see the doctor but dont panic

No. News journalists love making scare stories because it sells more newspapers and gets viewing figures up on TV. Stop watching the news and delete 'virus' emails.

Get on with life - or if you'd prefer, live your life in continual fear of one scare after the next. Remember bird flu?

no. youre being paranoid.

the swine flu is passed between PIGS and rarely to humans. even more rarely from human to human.

100 people (out of 1 MILLION) died in mexico. thats about it, even so, people in mexico are really crowded and cramped together, so 100 out of 1million people (basically living on top of each other) isnt so bad.

I'm freaked. I live in Sacramento, Ca and there's been a confirmed case in the city. More are surely to follow, but I'm continuing to do my daily activities.

no because you know that epidemic in 1918 called the black plague it was really bad people died by drowning themselves in their own saliva you should look it up

Yess I am terrified honestly

Iv'e been actin like I have OCD thats wat i think.

I know i don't have it but i feel like I'm actin like i do.

It's like a horror movie Zombie Invasion

And military's gonna have to come or somethin.