Human Swine Influenza

Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the U.S. in San Diego County and Imperial County, California as well as in San Antonio, Texas. Internationally, human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in Mexico.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with similar swine influenza viruses.

CDC is working very closely with state and local officials in California, Texas, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. On April 24th, CDC deployed 7 epidemiologists to San Diego County, California and Imperial County, California and 1 senior medical officer to Texas to provide guidance and technical support for the ongoing epidemiologic field investigations. CDC has also deployed to Mexico 1 medical officer and 1 senior expert who are part of a global team that is responding to the outbreak of respiratory illnesses in Mexico.

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm

It is said to also have the potential to be a pandemic

Naturally many people are worried, as for me, ehh we shall see.

But what of you? what do think of this most recent outbreak?

EDIT:
I forgot to throw this is here, it is obvious, but treat it like the normal flu we as humans know, except if you think you have the flu see your doctor if see if it is swine flu.

U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
(As of April 28, 2009 11:00 AM ET)

California 10 cases
Kansas 2 cases
New York City 45 cases
Ohio 1 case
Texas 6 cases
TOTAL COUNT 64 cases

(I'll update this when the CDC does)

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Permalink Reply by Matz Rios on April 25, 2009 at 4:14pm: it could really be harmful,but oh well,we really shall see.but i hope i won't be infected,lol; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Travicemo on April 25, 2009 at 4:20pm: This is the one time sitting inside on our computers all day will come in handy lol.

But in all seriousness I will really start to get worried about it if it becomes more wide spread.

As for right now I am not that concerned with it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Keith on April 25, 2009 at 4:24pm: I am only concerned with the fact it has killed people in Mexico. No one infected here in the States has died so far.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by shannon on April 25, 2009 at 4:41pm: I'm a little freaked out because I have a talent for catching everything.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matz Rios on April 25, 2009 at 4:59pm: OMG! be careful then.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ken on April 25, 2009 at 5:11pm: I am very worried but at least its not the H5N1 (Avian flu).; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ken on April 26, 2009 at 7:40am: ugh.....its in New York....now Im freaked.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Keith on April 26, 2009 at 8:09am: Have some caution when around other people, when the start handing out face masks in the streets thats when you should really be worried.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt DeFazio on April 26, 2009 at 7:44am: It just came to New York City as well, which is kind of scary seeing as I live 20 minutes away by car.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ken on April 26, 2009 at 7:51am: Me too I am in LI and the closest place it is from me is in the Bronx....too close.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by SassySweetBren on April 26, 2009 at 9:14am: I think one of the main things that we can do to protect ourselves is to keep our hands clean as that is the way most germs are passed around.

When going to the grocery store, take a disinfectant wipe and wipe down the buggy handles. Wash all fruit and veggie when you get home.

Most doctor tell us that putting our hands on our faces is the biggest way of contacting germs.

I wish everyone well.; ▶ Reply to This