Swine flu is a completely different animal from SARS.
The H1N1 virus type is well known.
There is a trwatment known and proven for this virus.
In 2-3 months, there will be a vaccine for this virus.
Although a pandemic may occur in a short time, the long term effects are going to be minor.
Healthy and well medicated societies are not in serious danger.
Check out the modelling at the Centre for Disease Control.
Whatever you do, don't allow this "blip" to influence decisions that will control your long term future.
Stock up on Tamiflu or equivalent!
Buy pharmaceutical shares - oops, too late!