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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mexican Flu



H1N1 is the flu variant that regularly affects humans, only the new swine variant contains elements that usually only affect pigs and birds. Mexico is the epicentre but it has since spread to the US, Canada and parts of Europe. Although there have been three deaths in the US at the time of writing, in Europe it would appear to be relatively mild. The threat level has been set to five by the WHO, one less than a full blown pandemic, the level requiring that countries prepare sufficient vaccine to be able to handle a large outbreak. Mexico seem to be lowering restrictions now, so that schools and public places are open again, although masks are still being worn.

People are now saying that Mexico overreacted, but I don´t think that´s fair. These virusses van mutate fairly quickly and as soon as people start dying it´s well to be prepared for any eventuality. There are now over 4500 cases worldwide and no-one is saying when it´s going to be over.

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