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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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  • esabarb By esabarb
    on May 04, 2009  

    More people were affected by the last salmonella outbreak in less time than this. Just practice common sense and good hygeine. This, too, shall pass.

  • bellarose By bellarose
    on May 04, 2009  

    I am abit more careful, but not concerned about it at all.

  • chrissy48 By chrissy48
    on May 04, 2009  

    i think it is sad when people don't wash their hands, i am washing my hands much more often now

  • maggietulips By maggietulips
    on May 04, 2009  

    For those who want more information -- www.swineflu.org -- might be helpful!

  • DeeLan By DeeLan
    on May 04, 2009  

    I feel the media is blowing this out of proportion. It's the flu and the CDC is telling people to stay home if feeling sick and that you don't need to rush to the doctor. The doc can't tell if it's Swine Flu or not, he can just say it's the flu and treat it as such. If he suspects Swine Flu he will send lab results to the state dept of health who will run tests and if Swine Flu is suspected at that level will forward to CDC for confirmation. This all takes time and when the results come back you'll probably be better. We just need to us good handwashing, don't touch your face without washing your hands and keep hand gel close by for times you can't get to soap and water and also for the kiddies.

  • momof3as2009 By momof3as2009
    on May 04, 2009  

    I'm not remotely concerned about it!! I think this is a non-issue that the media is turning into one for the sake of their advertisers!! IT'S THE FLU!! There are medications to help with the symptoms and people died in mexico because they didn't go to the doctor!! End of story

  • berned_you By berned_you
    on May 04, 2009  

    The regular flu kills tens of thousands every year. MEDIA FRENZY! Overuse of disinfectants is what causes supergerms in the first place.

  • msfriendly By msfriendly
    on May 04, 2009  

    I am using common sense and continuing good personal hygiene. If everyone would stay home when they're sick, regardless of the illness, it wouldn't be passed around so much! I think it's so gross to go to the grocery store and see people with runny noses and coughs (kids too)...you can't tell me you HAVE to go to the store when you're that sick!

  • queenofhearts924 By queenofhearts924
    on May 04, 2009  

    In the US 109 plus cases & 1 death from Swine Flu and people are walking around with masks. 1,018,428 plus cases & 583,298 plus deaths from AIDS and people still don't wear condoms. Something is wrong with this picture.....

  • jennydecki By jennydecki
    on May 04, 2009  

    It's tough. We are taking precautions but they're the same precautions we've always taken. Lots of Vitamin D in addition to a regular multi-vitamin. It's kept the kids from getting virus after virus at preschool so I think it will keep this flu at bay too.