Tag: swineflu

My last post on swine flu paranoia got some responses.  Here’s why I think they are wrong. First, Eric: While I agree with the content of this article, I disagree with the intent. Wearing a mask may not be very helpful in keeping you from catching a disease, but it is quite effective at helping … Continue reading “No, Really, Swine Flu Is Not A Threat”

The hysteria over swine flu has spread much faster than the virus itself. People as far away from the disease as Malaysia and Spain are donning surgical masks in public. In Mexico City, the epicenter of the outbreak, troops are fanning out all over the city to give commuters surgical masks. The problem is, SURGICAL … Continue reading “Stop Wearing Surgical Masks, It Doesn’t Protect Against Swine Flu”