Swine Flu Update

World Health Organization has increased the threat for a Pandemic from Level 3 to Level 4.  The highest threat level is a 6 but WHO doesn’t feel present danger level is that hight.

New cases have been identified in Israel and New Zealand.  Additional cases have been identified in Los Angeles and one  person familiar with the situation said there is little doubt that the there will be a substantial outbreak here, however, there is no way to judge the severity of the infection.  Many U.S. residents get flu shots every year and that should lessen the severity. We have better options for sterility in this country with clean water readily available; we are more able to identify the sick and treat them quickly.

As of this writing there is strong evidence that the first case was on a pig farm in Vera Cruz, however, that person has not died.

Also even though it is referred to as a “swine” flu, so far there has been no notification of any pig that died from it.

Washing hands is still considered the #1 treatment for avoiding infection. Stay home if you feel ill with flu like symptoms. Make sure you cover your mouth and nose if you sneeze. Avoid close contact and crowded places.