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This Flu Kills
Even though Americans have plenty of concerns to keep them up late at night, they may have to add yet another one to their list. In a recent story from CBS News, a group of presidential advisers concluded that the virus known as swine flu could have a serious impact on American lives.
How serious, you ask? Well, according to an article in The Washington Post, roughly 90,000 lives could be lost this fall to H1N1 illness.
The Center for Disease Control reports on their site that about 36,000 Americans die on average a year from flu complications. The number, however, is still staggering.
My thinking on this is that policy makers and health organizations are working strategically to initiate a strong defense against any potential malaise from the upcoming flu season.
What we wouldn't want to see is another public official given the task of allaying concerns, only to stir up more trouble, especially in the midst of a crisis.
Are we prepared for a killer flu season? Check out the video to learn more.