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

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

WHO raises pandemic alert level (BBC News)

The UN's World Health Organization has raised the alert over swine flu to level five - one short of a full-blown global epidemic, or pandemic.
A phase five alert means human-to-human transmission in at least two countries. ...more



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