We're wee wee'd up about the flu!
And for good reason. H1N1 (Swine) Flu is making it's way around the country with a vengeance. There is a vaccine coming, but it's delivery has been delayed and people are panicked.
On the other hand some believe that there is nothing to worry about. They think the media is ramping up this cause like they do many others (killer bees, shark attacks, or David Spade).
Don't believe me? Maybe you'll believe Jimmy Kimmel:
But looking back on history there is good reason to take a serious look at the Flu.
The Spanish Flu hit less than a 100 yeas ago (right at the end of WW1). It killed 20 - 40 Million people. Click here for more information.
So clearly the flu isn't something to sneeze at. Get it, to sneeze at.
Sorry about that. Let me make it up to you by linking to a cool video of how the flu enters your body.
Here are some tips to stay healthy:
- Eat right
- Get plenty of sleep
- Wash your hands (often)
These may seem simple, but they could be the keys for you to miss the flu this year.
PS Right after I posted this, President Obama declared swine flu a national emergency.
The proclamation, which Obama signed on Friday night, will make it easier for U.S. medical facilities to handle a surge in flu patients by allowing the waiver of some requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health insurance programs as needed, the White House said in a statement.
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