Swine Flu? Serious? or are we making a big deal?

I would hope that everyone has already been taking precautions by washing their hands a lot...especially before handling food...and staying home when you're sick. I'm not thrilled with the new vaccine that's coming out because it was developed too quickly, with too little testing as far as I'm concerned. As far as knowing whether or not you're infected, I don't think it matters which flu you have. If you're sick stay home, drink fluids, get plenty of rest and watch for a high fever or respiratory distress. If you or someone in your family becomes seriously ill, call your doctor or the nearest hospital for instructions regarding where you need to go. Some hospitals may have areas set up away from the general public specifically for suspected cases of swine flu.