Katie Couric's Notebook: Swine Flu
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These images on television seem to contradict President Obama's message - that swine flu is not a cause for alarm.
We do know the illness is serious. More than 100 people have died from it in Mexico, and there are several dozen cases right here in the United States.
That said, doctors say it responds well to traditional anti-viral medicine like Tami-flu. As of now, everyone in this country who has contracted it has recovered.
Here's an interesting statistic to keep in mind: The CDC reports that 36,000 people die from flu-related illnesses every year.
The flu is always a concern, especially for small children and the elderly.
As this outbreak runs its course, we need to stay informed, but we also need to remain calm.
A sense of perspective is nothing to sneeze at.
That's a page from my notebook.
Has anyone in the media or security considered the possibility that the swine flu could have come from an alternate source (i.e. man released by our enemy). as an act of terror specifically by the Taliban or Terrorist organization wanting to bring down our middle class? Funny that this happened right as President Obama turned in his report for 100 days in office.
Just asking