When I was in the 7th grade I saw the movie Outbreak. It became my favorite film. Then I read the Hot Zone around that same time, and I became interested in being an epidemiologist. What 12 year old knows what an epidemiologist is anyways? Somewhere inside of me this interests has remained, only to be rediscovered this week as the media pours out information about the swine flu. I think it is a lot of the worrier in me as well, that has me knowing the latest and most up to date info about the pandemic.
Here is a great link to track it. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147716.php
Here is another interesting map to see what other possible outbreaks are in your area.
http://healthmap.org/en
If you are somehow living in a bubble and don't know what I am talking about. Link here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swine_influenza
Yesterday I went to Wal-mart to make sure we had everything the CDC recommends you have in your home in case the swine flu comes to your area. Here is that link http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html .
I must admit, I am a little wary even though I am most likely more informed and more prepared than anyone else in town.
I am all for a stay-at-home government sponsored week starting Monday to prevent further spreading of the illness... not to mention that would mean Jake wouldn't have to go to work and could finish the kitchen remodel.:)
1 comment:
Wow, you are as prepared as my mother-in-law with your pandemic supplies and your emergency supplies you mentioned a few weeks ago! Good for you!
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