Flu Who?

Morning.

Ok, people. Let's get a grip.

Yes, there is a flu bug going around.
Yes, it's a new strain and it's been deadly.
And, yes, the media has gone totally ape-shit because not much else is going on.

But let's check ourselves and take a look at what's happening.

1. There are over 100 cases in the United States.
Flu bugs spread easily through contact or airborne transmission. People get the flu every year and some die, usually those with compromised immune systems or the elderly or the young. There has been 1 death in the U.S. so far and most cases of this flu have been mild and patients have recovered quickly.

2. This flu has been very deadly in Mexico.
So far over 100 people in Mexico have died from this bug. But Mexico has, in general, poorer nutrition levels and poorer access to health care. In such an environment, rampant flu transmission and drastic repercussions would be expected.

These are the facts.

We have dealt with the flu before. Pretty much every year.
We have numerous cases, they run their course, and we rebound, recover, and respond with a new flu vaccine for the following season.

Wash your hands, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and stay home if you get sick.
Common sense rules.

We have been here before.

This too shall pass.