Swine Flu

America now has its newest craze: The Swine Flu.
Are we overreacting? Is this a new pandemic that we need to fear and prepare for?
I believe that it is smart to be cautious, but there is no need to become paranoid.
So far, only people of Latino descent have died of the flu. The one death in the US was of a kid of Latino descent. Perhaps there is some sort of genetic disposition that they have that makes them more susceptible, such as Sickle Cell and African Americans.
It is important to know that the flu shot that you may have received this year does not protect you from the Swine Flu. This is a different strain of flu. Past flu shots will not prevent it either.
The most important thing is to make sure that you wash your hands before touching your eyes our mouth. Keep surfaces clean and be aware of where you have put your hands. Avoid sharing drinks, meals, etc. If you are cautious, then you should be fine. The most important thing is to not panic. Panic can cause many worse things to happen. Try to stay optimistic and live a healthy lifestyle. Be hygienic, and maybe even use your extra resources to help those who are less fortunate to by hygienic also.
We can stop the spread of the flu if we make sure that all US citizens have access to the necessary resources. Knowledge and resources will empower us to overcome this possible pandemic.
Remember.
Stay Calm!