History Lesson

• 1918-19, "Spanish flu," [A (H1N1)], caused the highest number of known influenza deaths: more than 500,000 people died in the United States, and up to 50 million people may have died worldwide. Many people died within the first few days after infection, and others died of complications later. Nearly half of those who died were young, healthy adults. Influenza A (H1N1) viruses still circulate today after being introduced again into the human population in the 1970s.
• 1957-58, "Asian flu," [A (H2N2)], caused about 70,000 deaths in the United States. First identified in China in late February 1957, the Asian flu spread to the United States by June 1957.
• 1968-69, " Hong Kong flu," [A (H3N2)], caused about 34,000 deaths in the United States. This virus was first detected in Hong Kong in early 1968 and spread to the United States later that year. Influenza A (H3N2) viruses still circulate today.

Bird Flu

Is this just a bunch of Hype? Stories after stories about the avian flu.... And now some fuel for conspiracy theories... The President has asked for permission to use the military to quarantine regional sections of the country in case of a pandemic.... Story Here.

On line pharmacies are selling anti flu medications... Is it wise to purchase some insurance just in case?... Example Here.