We’ve done a lot in the last 24 hours about swine flu, and it’s spread into the United States. In fact, one of my colleagues, Jessica Arp, was just telling me about a news report indicating Swine Flu has made it’s way now to Indiana…it’s getting close to home.
In interviewed Dr. Dennis Maki about the flu yesterday. In case you’re not familiar with Dr. Maki, he’s “the man” when it comes to infectious diseases. He’s respected worldwide for his knowledge and research…and when something like this happens, he’s on the front lines.
Dr. Maki told me how this particular strain and outbreak could rival the flu pandemic of 1918. Back then, mortality rates were two- to three-percent. If the data out of Mexico is correct, Dr. Maki says this particular flu’s mortality rate is around eight-percent.
This is scary stuff if you think about it. So…are you concerned? Should we be? Let me know your thoughts, and I’ll tackle the issue in tonight’s GOOD QUESTION.
See you then!
