Regular seasonal flu kills about 250000 - 500000 people every year
(http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/2003/fs211/en/). Swine flu has
killed so far less than 7000 people.

  Exactly what is it that makes the swine flu so special as to cause a
worldwide panic?

  (If I have understood correctly, the difference between the swine flu,
and the H1N1 strands in general, compared to other more common influenzas
is that it can kill healthy young people more easily. But look at the
numbers. Is a healthy young person worth 100 sick and old peeople?)

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                                                          - Warp

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