I didn’t want to talk about this.

But it seems I must.  Swine Flu.  If I have to hear about this anymore I am going to go crazy.  Honestly the regular flu kills people all the time.  If you are healthy chances are even IF you get it, you will fight it off.  

There is no need to live in fear because of the swine flu.  The media ALWAYS blows things out of proportion.  Swine flu is not very prevalent in Canada or the U.S.A.  The chances of catching it are microscopic.

I may not be a doctor, but I am a practitioner of common sense so if you don’t want swine flu follow these simple steps:

1) WASH YOUR HANDS.  

2) Don’t touch your face with your dirty hands.

3) Don’t go into crowded areas.

4) If you know someone who went to Mexico consider not seeing them for the time being.

5) If you are overly concerned about swine flu then get a mask.  I have linked to some mask designs for the fashion forward individual who may be concerned about the usual unfashionable mask designs.

(Photo Credit: samiraboon.com)

If you want to feel less at risk I advise against watching T.V., especially CNN.  You will be fine if you take the precautionary steps listed above.