The coverage of the swine flu pandemic has been downright scary. Everywhere I look it seems there are pictures of people wearing surgical masks over their faces. Although the number of deaths doesn’t warrant the kind of panic that’s being conveyed by the media, the reports indicate that the swine flu has the potential to be the next great pandemic to sweep around the globe killing millions in a short course of time.
What's Behind the Media Hype?
I’m always a bit leery when it comes to media frenzy. What’s the real story here I wonder. Is all the hype warranted? Or have things gotten a bit overblown?
It’s not that I don’t believe a pandemic is possible. History shows that it is. My grandmother’s parents and younger sister were all killed by the Spanish flu of 1918. But, part of me hates dire predictions simply because we don’t know whether they will come to pass or not.
Opportunists Will Make the Most of Every Opportunity
Another part of me hates the manipulation/opportunism that always seems to accompany dire predictions. Remember the Y2K predictions about everything from food shortages to computer malfunctions at the highest levels? A handful of people made a whole pile of money on the fears of the masses.
Swine Flu Vaccine
I understand that a vaccine against the swine flu is being worked on. Hmm. I wonder if there’s any money to be made in vaccinating billions of people.
You might be saying, “Well, of course! A vaccine is what’s needed. What else can prevent us from getting such a deadly virus?”
Actually, there’s a lot that you can do to guard against acquiring the swine flu and other contagious illness. Strengthen the immune system. Read my most recent article at Suite101.com to find out what you can do to protect yourself from swine flu.
Also, have a look at Dr. Mercola’s alert on the swine flu. I’m inclined to go along with much of what he says.
Best health to you!
Tammie
dear tammie,
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