Here's the problem. I don't believe anything my politicians or media personalities tell me anymore unless I want to hear it. If they tell me a politician I dislike has been caught in corruption, I am quick to accept it because it fits the mold I have in my head. If they tell me there's a dangerous pandemic on the loose, I don't take it seriously beacuse a) they usually grossly exaggerate these things, and have a good incentive to do so in the case of media (ratings), and b) i don't want there to be a dangerous pandemic on the loose. So, if one actually comes, will we even believe it?

Have you looked at the official list of swine flu symptoms? Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Body Aches, Headache, Chills, Fatigue. Bet you didn't even know you had it. You're welcome.