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It's not called swine flu because its particularly bad for pigs - it's because it came from pigs and crossed the species barrier. That fact is not to be taken lightly, because it often means that the new host species hasn't developed an immunity or resistance to it, which I expect is why it has a higher mortality rate in humans than the common flu.
So over-hyped? Perhaps, but no more so than anything else the media outlets decide is flavour of the month. P-platers, economic crisis, Rex Hunt, etc. At least it's taking the focus off the bloody economy.
There has been some sensationalism around the issue, but it's still a significant event.
So over-hyped? Perhaps, but no more so than anything else the media outlets decide is flavour of the month. P-platers, economic crisis, Rex Hunt, etc. At least it's taking the focus off the bloody economy.
There has been some sensationalism around the issue, but it's still a significant event.