Swine Influenza

I’m really shocked by Bill Maher’s behavior in laughing at this Level 5 status that the WHO has declared in regard to Swine Influenza, especially since he’s the one who enjoys making Orwellian-like remarks and references [Read: Animal Farm] with a singular purpose to blame government and politics for all our personal tragedies and disappointments. I’d understand if it was the previous government… but not this one, for crying out loud!

Since I don’t enjoy writing in the explanatory mode, maybe Pink Floyd’s track titled “Pigs (Three Different Ones)” from their concept album ‘Animals’ should give you the answers to Life’s most pressing questions.

OK… I hope you didn’t take me seriously there. But amongst all this, I hope you did notice a Swine that flew. Haha.

Another pertinent question, do you think the government is taking care of this?

Yes, of course. I think they’re human, too, and just as susceptible to the flu. So I assume they’d want to find a resolution to this state of a ‘pandemic’ that can take them down. Not unless you’re a conspiracy theory freak!

But there are a couple of things that you just have to do in order to eliminate any probability of contracting swine flu. And this brings us to the practical segment of this write-up, apart from the philosophical and rather confusing questions.

Since swine flu depicts a respiratory disease, it reached a point where it can transmit from human to human (as opposed to pig to human). Hence, the chances of you contracting the illness become greater. Also, the pointers mentioned are rather simple to follow and don’t need the knowledge of a rocket scientist!

5 Tips to Prevent Swine Influenza

1. Wash your hands, and don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth until you do so
   Since any flu is transmitted by coming into contact with another person’s mucus (mostly with your hands) and then bringing it into contact with your face. Thus, you’ll prevent it by washing your hands regularly well before you touch your face.
2. Fortifying your immune system
   By building your immune system by maintaining a healthy diet, exercising as well, and getting a good night’s rest, you can reduce the chances of getting the flu. It’s as simple as that.
3. Wear a respiratory mask.
   In normal circumstances, it might seem a bit obsessive. Still, considering the times we’re in and the relatively poor knowledge that doctors have about this recent development, it would be wise to wear one when leaving your place.
4. Avoid contact with people who are sick, or just stay home if you have contracted the flu.
   As the chances of you getting the flu are maximum, especially when you’re around people who have the flu and are sneezing or coughing. It’s best to maintain a distance and, if need be, quarantine yourself as well. If you are sick, avoid public places where you can infect other people. You can stay at home and focus on finding a cure by consulting your physician.
5. Cook your pork well
   Very importantly for people who cannot do without pork, cook it above a temperature of 80 Fahrenheit to ensure germs-free food. And don’t eat roasted pork! Period.

So, in summary… be happy if you haven’t been afflicted with the swine flu and stay out of reach. If you have, you don’t need to be generous about ‘spreading the love.’ More than the government doing what they have to, realigning your personal sense of responsibility and duty to yourself is not being obsessive but just having common sense.

So, what are your thoughts on the swine influenza?

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