Actually - the CDC has directed all states to develop a preparedness response plan specific to influenza and most plans are nearly complete. Most states already have plans to deal with a mass outbreak of disease. Disease outbreaks are usually handled very well (hepatitis A exposure, small flu outbreaks, measles outbreaks, pertussis, etc). MSM just over reacts to every little story...
Thanks for info. It's reassuring.
Thanks for a little balance in the discussion. I certainly hope you are right. So far, West Nile Virus, now in its 2nd year in my county, has not caused the number of deaths I feared. I think I'll just keep handy my little EmerenceC packets and make sure I wash my hands a lot this winter.