The Great Swine Flu

The pandemic influenza A(H1N1), seems to be running out of control. In the initial stages, there was only 1 death after two weeks. Now, there are a few deaths occurring daily. There is the lingering fear that your loved ones could be next. 

It is hoped that the government administrators and the medical authorities do not take a calm stance and tell the public not to be overly alarmed at the first sign of flu. And that, most flues tend to go off without treatment and that the sufferer should just stay at home and not overcrowd the hospitals.

Looking at the increasing cases of infection and deaths, it is time for the nation to seek foreign help to curtail the menace called Influenza A(H1N1). Even WHO representative for Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, Dr Hans Tieru had said that this pandemic is going to stay for more than a year, and that Malaysians should not take the pandemic lightly, as it was spreading rapidly, infecting many and killing several every day.

The time has come for the administrators and politicians, at large, to put all other things aside and give priority to the grappling with. and find a solution to, the flu situation.

Stop having ceramahs and gatherings, to prevent grouping together of people. Travelling overseas on official, business or personal requirements should be given a lengthy thought.

Currently, the medical world is only providing us with Tamiflu to combat this deadly pandemic. Other alternatives should be made available through research and collaborations.