Should we be scared of the Swine Flu, H1N1?

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"All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans," Chan said. "The biggest question right now is how severe the pandemic might be." -Margaret Chan, WHO


Where does that virus come from? Apparently the bird strain of the virus and the swine combined in Mexico. Is there a vaccine for the swine flu? Are we in danger? Swine Flu Prevention tips. Read the posts to find out more information. Here is a map to track the virus

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

More countries confirm swine flu (BBC News)

New cases of the deadly swine flu virus have been confirmed as far afield as New Zealand and Israel, as the UN warns it cannot be contained.
The US, Canada, Spain and Britain confirmed cases earlier but no deaths have been reported outside Mexico, where the virus was first reported.
Mexico has raised the number of probable deaths to 152, with 1,614 suspected sufferers under observation.
UN inspectors ... more



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