[IluvLucy]

I believe the media creates a lot of the world's problems today!

With that said - the "normal" flu season is nearing its end in the Northern Hemisphere, but just beginning in the Southern Hemisphere. The fear is that this particular flu will strengthen in the Southern Hemisphere during their flu season and return to the Northern Hemisphere in the fall in a stronger, more deadly version.

The scary thing about this flu is that it strikes normally healthy, younger people. Check out past flu pandemics on the 'net - it'll give a lot of information about what CAN happen. Especially, check out the "Spanish flu" outbreak in the 19teens.

I believe everyone should take precautions - but not panic. The advice given here to wash, wash, wash and keep your hands away from your mouth, nose, and eyes is the best advice out there right now. But, those are things we should be doing anyway.