Swine Flu

I read various articles in the NYT over the past two days regarding the swine flu. Several States are now suffering from this issue that has originated from Mexico. There are over 1600 cases reported in Mexico and CDC representatives believe those numbers are soon to grow. Texas, California, Europe, Canada, New York, Kansas, Ohio, and four reported cases in New Jersey has been established thus far. The swine flu is a combined strain of the bird flu, human flu, and pig flu and is having a negative effect on many people worldwide. As of today, the first human death in the United States has been reported due to the swine flu. A 23-month old baby girl from Texas has died as a result. I first heard of the swine flu Saturday night when it was brought to my attention by my mother. Of course that entire week I was filling under the weather and my mother believed I should go to the doctors because I too may be suffering from this virus. I assume, like many others, it isn't going to affect me. However, people should still be cautious because you just never know. People worldwide are coming together to try to prevent anymore cases, so much so that they are scanning people when leaving Mexico, and if those who were to fly into Mexico decide against it travel agencies aren't charging any additional fees to do so. Lets just see how long this "scare" is going to continue. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/health/index.html