In the U.S., an estimated 25–50 million cases of the flu are currently
reported each year — leading to 150,000 hospitalizations and
30,000–40,000 deaths yearly. If these figures were to be estimated
incorporating the rest of the world, there would be an average of
approximately 1 billion cases of flu, around 3–5 million cases of
severe illness, and 300,000–500,000 deaths annually.
I don't see anything unusual about the death tolls with the H1N1 strain of influenza.
Schools are being shut down for 1 - 2 cases of flu.
Where is the personal responsibility here? Why is the government being held responsible for our personal actions?
Is the government creating a
PANICdemic?
It ain't that hard folks...
- Cough and sneeze into your elbow
- Wash your hands regularly
- If you're sick, stay home!
Ridgeview Elementary in Thurston sent home 6 kids last week with flu-like symptoms. None of them, of course, were H1N1. However, as a parent, I'm ticked off. Why do parents send kids to school ill?!?
...And don't give me the "We can't afford to stay home with them". Please, please, please a vacation day. ;)
