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Are you taking any precautions because of the Swine Flu outbreak?

Here in the US the news is dominated by the Swine Flu outbreak.  Are you concernced about the outbreak?

If so, what are you doing differently?  Please tell us what you think!

Yes- I'm taking this very seriously (37.5%)

No- I think there is too much concern over this (45.5%)

No- I'd like to but, I'm not sure what to do (17.1%)

Are you taking any precautions because of the Swine Flu outbreak?
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  • tripleC By tripleC
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    I dont hide indoors during the normal flu season. The normal flu kills around 65,000 people a year in north america and this has only killed a confrimed 20 something. I think there is far too much panic. I mean I've had the flu and it is terrible but this is not the next plague of mass destruction....

  • sealss By sealss
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    Taking it very seriously. I work with a lot of new hires and come in contact with people I don't know as well as people I do know. I use a lot of tissues to open and close doors. Try not to get to close to people - keeping my distance.

  • Joodles By Joodles
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    I think the media is making too much of the swine flu. That being said, I've been trying to wash my hands on a more regular basis.

  • Philomena6 By Philomena6
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    we are taking it serious here in upstate new york, two new cases just were confirmed only a few minutes from where i live, these people could of touched grocery carts, food, gas pumps etc who knows, its pretty scary......

  • natcoleandliamsmom By natcoleandliamsmom
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    My family and I are using a handsanitizer after leaving every public place we go into and as soon as we get home we wash our hands!

  • TheMal By TheMal
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    In all except 1 case of Swine Flu that happened in the USA, the infected made a complete recovery. I'm not worried at all.

  • feelmyheartbleed By feelmyheartbleed
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    Have they actually connected it to a specific "pig" or farm? Last night I heard on talk radio that many farmers are suffering needlessly due to the assumption it came from a "local" farm. Do we just avoid products from Mexico? I also heard the face masks were unnecessary. "Stick to your "normal," everyday practice you use to avoid becoming ill and we should be fine." Is this attitude too casual?

  • kgordo20 By kgordo20
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    i have not heard of any cases in my area. however once i do hear of cases near me i am sure i will be a lot more cautious.

  • 2busy2day By 2busy2day
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    I have a degree in Genetics and the fact that healthy young adults are dying from this flu indicates that there is little or no immunity in the human population. Also, as an American, it is hard to believe that there are not a whole bunch of unreported cases in the United States, both because of our large Immigrant population and also because of tourism to Mexico. It may hurt Mexico's travel industry, but the best thing you can do to avoid this deadly flu is to avoid traveling there.

  • GGFAB4 By GGFAB4
    on Apr 30, 2009  

    My family & I are washing our hands a lot more & using hand sanitizers. Since I have an 18 month old son I'm trying my best to keep him safe & not be around too many people or a big group.