h1n1

[Rico]

Don't worry yourself too much and be careful with the reports you hear.  You don't know all the circumstances involved.  A lot has to do with early detection and treatment like any type of illness.  Being aware and watching for early symptoms is a big help - as again with any illness. 

[CMOHamm]

can any one confrim...

The H1N1  vaccine has not completed all rounds of testing yet?

[Rico]

No idea on the vaccine and the testing that has been done.  Interesting map below.  Based on these numbers, even in the highest reported case areas the percentage chance of getting this is running at about 0.04% currently.  That's pretty darn low.  Now, I know there can be cases that are not getting reported.  I also know that other flu cases are getting lumped in with this.  Bottomline, I still think the odds are pretty low currently of getting this exact strain of illness.

source:
http://specials.usatoday.com/h1n1+flu/

[Feathers]

We've just had the letter round inviting the children for vaccination. Two have already had it but as no-one was doing real diagnoses I guess it's just an assumption based on symptoms so they are suggesting vaccination anyway.

[alanp]

Well, we know this vaccine has only existed for less than one year, contains mercury, and may prevent a flu which is less of a threat than the seasonal flu virus.

My doc doesn't recommend this for anyone who isn't in a high risk category.

[Yeoman Mara]

I'm thinking this isn't as bad as they are saying.  Not worried here.

[CMOHamm]

Yeah, I agree.  I don't think it is anything to panic about.  As long as everyone is " aware " of their surroundings and being aseptic (washing hands, not touching face, etc..) this should be easy to avoid.  

I think the issue is that this strain of the flu is a little more virulent and has a synergistic effect with other illnesses on compromising the body. More so then other common illnesses. So if left unchecked it could have an exponential growth.

The estimated incubation period is 3-6 hours.