Swine Flu

[Virgil0211]

Well, I just went to the doctor today and got tested. It came back positive for type A influenza, which is most likely swine flu (at least, according to my doctor). Anybody else getting the flu or know anybody who has?

[MrBogosity]

Not personally, but I've heard from several people who've gotten the swine flu and say it's no worse than any other seasonal flu.

[Virgil0211]

Well, this is technically the first time I've ever had any sort of influenza, so I don't have any personal experience to compare it to. It's worse than your average cold, I'll give it that.

[MrBogosity]

The big things with most flus are fever, chill, muscle aches, and fatigue, lasting perhaps for several days. They can cause serious problems with people in high-risk groups, such as the elderly and people suffering from other conditions.

[Lord T Hawkeye]

I understand it has a lower mortality rate than the common flu so what's all the fuss about?  Haven't we been down this road already before too?