If you're a pale, anemic, WoW-playing shut-in of declining health like me, you might be interested in the following information that I've received from my son's high school about the swine flu--mostly transmission prevention (wash your hands, a step-by-step) and where to get more info.
My understanding is that over the last 30 years that swine flu is extremely uncommon (only dozens of U.S. cases in any given year that it appears) but the alarming thing this year is that there are already more than 5 dozen cases confirmed in 5 states.
The concern as I understand it with this type of flu is that it is so much more harsh in symptoms than a regular flu and can kill. The recommendation which is largely common sense I guess is "Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick."
Since most surfaces that I know of are not labeled "contaminated with flu virus" you will have to take a guess and wash your hands more, stop playing WoW so much and get off your ass and improve your real-life stamina and resilience. There's no dispelling this **** and it can take your health to zero.
Thanks,
Winter
