The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the current “second wave” of Swine Flu is starting to recede in the Bay Area (as expected). Health officials aren’t sure if we’re now out of the woods, or if there will be a “third wave” that comes at some point this winter:
“We’re really in the realm of speculation,” said Dr. Larry Drew, head of the UCSF virology lab, which has monitored cases of swine flu in San Francisco. “What is unclear to me is when will swine flu return, if it returns?”
Government health agencies haven’t been able to keep up with the demand for vaccines – partly because some communities are recommending that nearly everyone should get the shot. There are new concerns that the virus could mutate again (and wouldn’t that make the vaccines that have already been administered a moot point?) Not to mention, regular flu season is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks, adding fuel to the fire.
Rather than fret about whether to get a shot or not get one, it’s a better idea to be prepared to bunker down in the event of a flu pandemic. Are you ready to stay put in your home, in the event of a flu pandemic emergency? It’s easy to get started. Store enough drinking water and food to last several days. To learn more, visit the preparedness articles section here at 1800prepare.com.
Source:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2009/12/04/MNN11AULI6.DTL