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Old 21st May 2009, 11:00
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Angle of Attack
 
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Just pray the bloody thing doesn't mutate into a more lethal version.
I don't know about praying also Sunfish! , but you have hit the nail on the head with this comment. Yes Swine Flu itself is not a major problem most people have symptoms milder than a normal flu, I believe the major worry amongst medical professionals is an interaction between this strain and the seasonal influenza virus, which could mutate into something far more serious.
Of course the normal influenza virus constantly mutates but when it can interact with a different variation originally from a non-human source the potential to mutate into something nasty is far higher.

At the end of the day though its part of life vruses and sicknesses come and go let's just ride the roller coaster! Best we can do is take normal basic Hygiene procedures, or lock ourselves away in a jungle camp somewhere?!
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