Swine flu is the media’s new big sell.
Bird flu, SARs, Chinese Flu, Modified Influenza. These are all pretty much the same thing.
They are variations of the Influenza virus, simply known as The Flu.
In some rare cases (especially in deprived countries such as Mexico where the virus originated), people have died.
Medical advisers have issued a statement asking people who have come down with flu-like symptoms, to stay at home, drink water and take flu tablets. If the symptoms persist, see your doctor.
Pretty much the same as any common sickness.
Let’s not waste our time debating the affects, social implications, ask Hollywood’s actors what their thoughts are, or even blame-war Mexicans. Let’s just move on from this one quickly.
The media loves things like this as it is a source of income for them. If they can get a headline to scare you into buying “information” – then they’ll draw it out as long as they can. Even if the content is nothing more than a headache and runny nose.
link via bbc
In fact this reminds me of a great South Park episode (S07E07):