04-27-2009, 08:37 PM
Over 100 people have died from this in the past several days down in Mexico. Most of those who have died were young and healthy. This influenza virus seems to provoke the same immune system over-reaction which made SARS, avian flu, and even the 1918 epidemic so dangerous. While I don't think it's time for panic, I do think it's naive to think that a little soap and water will wash away this potential global health problem.
At the very least, it's an opportunity to evaluate the emergency plans in place at home, at work, at school, and in various levels of the government.
At the very least, it's an opportunity to evaluate the emergency plans in place at home, at work, at school, and in various levels of the government.