It seems this flu strain is basically the same as regular flu--as it occurs in humans thus far here in the United States. I have never had either, so I don't know I'd know if either hit me, but the first cases in the states were found here in good ol' Tejas. As a matter of fact, they were found just miles from where I live.
Initially, I was quite frightened about this, expecting it to spread more quickly and to take lives as it has in Mexico. Thank god that has not been the case, and hopefully it will continue to not be the case. With a newborn (or with a child, period), the idea of an epidemic is more frightening that it might have been otherwise. THANKFULLY it is appearing that the hype was uncalled for.
So people are now back lashing against the media. They are causing panic and hysteria. They are covering it TOO closely and TOO much. Honestly? Has anyone stopped to think that this very media coverage is what has kept keep a pandemic at bay? Knowing that there is "something" out there and that it can be deadly has probably led many to wash appropriately and change their habits accordingly to keep the disease from spreading.
People are now doing what they should have been doing all along--Washing their hands and being attentive to their symptoms. People are probably not ignoring the sniffles, sore joints, coughing and other issues that they might have ignored before. THIS IS A GOOD THING!
Perhaps the spread of Porkulosis has been kept to a minimum DUE to the media's coverage. I believe that the spread of REGULAR flu has probably also tapered. THIS IS ALL very positive and I think we should thank the media instead of vilifying them for it.
MUCHAS GRACIAS from this mom who really doesn't think she could have taken the stress of a quickly spreading, deadly, mutating virus just yet. Let me rest up for a few weeks and get back into fighting shape before we go there mother nature!! ;)
