tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271570665780345478.post8112544186653789524..comments2018-05-26T09:49:44.594-04:00Comments on Exploring Issues: Swine Flu Returning?MistiPearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15207129760539332906noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271570665780345478.post-89444862631020735572009-05-30T09:12:53.279-04:002009-05-30T09:12:53.279-04:00Thanks for the comment Kurt:) Speculation is that ...Thanks for the comment Kurt:) Speculation is that because we are not in our flu season, the H1N1 is being downplayed (even though there are people still affected and dying) so as the public does not become tired and apathetic to the seriousness of the illness, especially if it does return in full force in the fall.<br /><br />Your point about providing underdeveloped countries with assistance is very true, we do need to be there for them, but my concern is that this need would be sidetracked politically because we do not have enough antiviral meds for those who could afford them, let alone those who cannot afford them. (If you were thinking of helping in that sense.)MistiPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207129760539332906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271570665780345478.post-78197718885908368582009-05-29T12:53:22.290-04:002009-05-29T12:53:22.290-04:00I was wondering where all the talk of swine flu we...I was wondering where all the talk of swine flu went. I think you are right that we need to remain aware of it and use universal precausions to help stay well. Also, we need to make sure that if this has spread into any 3rd world areas, that we provide some assistance.Kurt Willemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378647876158657549noreply@blogger.com