Should we be scared of the Swine Flu, H1N1?

ALERT LEVEL 5 -
"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

Monday, April 27, 2009

WHO raises its pandemic alert level on swine flu(Yahoo! News)

MEXICO CITY – The World Health Organization raised its global alert level on the spreading swine flu virus Monday, but stopped short of declaring a global emergency — even as the U.S. said it was acting as if the outbreak would grow into a full pandemic.
The United States advised Americans against most travel to Mexico and ordered stepped up border checks in neighboring states. The European Union health commissioner advised Europeans to avoid nonessential travel both to Mexico...more



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