Flu "Hoax" has infected Quarter Million, Killed 3,000

There a great deal of media hype over H1N1a, but it's certainly no hoax. It is likely likely that up to 50,000 deaths in the US will be caused by flu viruses this flu season. That is in the range of normal (deaths range from anywhere between 35,000 and 70,000 deaths in a given year). The question is what percentage of that number will be due to H1N1a. It is likely that a large percentage of deaths this year will be to H1N1a, but it will still be within the range of normal.

As with any flu season, vaccination is the method effective method of prevention. If you're not going to get vaccinated, you can lower your chances of getting the flu by maintaining a rigorous excercise and diet regimen, as well as the normal preventative measres such as washing one's hands regularly.

I myself travel for business regularly, so getting vaccinated is an appropriate responsible action.