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UK's first case of swine flu

A man is confirmed as the UK's first case of swine flu that transferred from human to human, the Scottish government says. Ref. BBC

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An estimated 36,000 people die a year from the regular flu.

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Even if this estimate is a high number it still shows that this panic may be overblown.

I am going to live my life the way I have always lived it, Careful but confident.

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I am with you there Dbackers. I am not too worried about this flu and am going about my daily life as if it is not even out there.

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Mexico Scientists Say Flu's Ability to Spread Is 'Fairly Low'

Mexican scientists studying the influenza virus here have found that its ability to spread from person to person is "fairly low" and no more infectious than normal seasonal flu, giving them hope that they can better contain its spread. Ref. Source 4

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That is some good news. If the flu is hard to spread it would be much easier to keep yourself free of this flu.

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Flu death toll 'less than feared'

Mexico's health minister revises down the number of suspected swine flu deaths in the country from 176 to 101. Ref. Source 3

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Swine Flu Coming To An End?

Mexico's swine flu is in decline, local health officials say, but the World Health Organization says authorities must remain on their guard. Ref. BBC

Swine Flu Psychology Special & Health - Page 5

I hope this is cleared up fast before our farmers are stuck as hard as their where with the madcow disease. I know I will still eat pork just be sure to cook it all the way through.