Swine flu has become so wide spread I'm guessing most of you will know at least on person that has become ill with this new flu. Following the media coverage of the out break that has made many people panic about about whats to come. Yes they say the flu has now taken lives of healthy people with no under lying health conditions. No wonder the world is becoming more and more scared of catching the flu. However many people have got swine flu and recovered in a speedy none complicated fashion. I know of a few friends that have in fact coped well with the flu. I have been told by others it seems no worse then our everyday seasonal flu. But what do you do if you are in the higher risk groups of developing complications if contaminated with the flu. How are these people coping with the outbreak of Swine flu?
Well I'm a 27 year old normally fit and healthy young woman! The only thing is I'm almost 25 weeks pregnant and I'm heading into my 3rd trimester of pregnancy. So yes I myself do fall into that higher risk group! Yes I do worry for no one wants to get sick and have the added risk of complications with their pregnancy and unborn child. I'm also scared my two young children will catch the virus and I wont be able to care for them. I heard on the news the other night that the vaccination should be ready by October. I also hear that pregnant woman are high up on the list to receive it. Well at least that's something.
I just hope for everybody sake that swine flu is not as bad as the media like to make out!
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