What is another name for swine flu

Should swine flu go by another name?

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/religion_theseeker/2009/04/swine-flu.html

U.S. government officials have suggested a name change because it’s impossible to get the flu from eating pork products. Meanwhile, an Israeli health official has called for a name change, saying the reference to pigs offends Jewish and Mus…

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Wasn’t there another virus named Swine Flu years ago?

Q: How bad was it?

A: 1 death, 1976, Fort Dix, NJfeddle gommint forced 40 million to take the vaccine, many who took the vaccine developed neurological disorders.

anyone else think this “swine flu” is just another big hype to scare us?

Q: i think so… ok yes is a “flu” and it comes from PORK that ppl shouldn’t be eating anyways, but why give it the big hype that is Soooooo dangerous when every other flu we ever had was dangerous as well. To me is just another flu with a name.. just like for every hurricane that comes they give it a name as to make it sound even scarier.. what do you think?

A: The reason why swine flu is such a big deal is because our bodies are not used to it.Yes, it’s just “another flu” that’s why people say not to freak the fuck out about it.But it is a flu so it will cause severe damage, maybe even death but keep this in mind.Out of 26 people: 25 died from the medicine treatment for swine flu1 died from the actual swine flu.Do the math.

Is NYC under another terrorist attack with this swine flu?

Q: What won’t those terrorists do next to destroy the beautiful people of NYC. Perhaps being named the World’s Rudist City last week is the cause. Fire, disease, next an earthquake or what? I would not dare drink the water, now.

A: Maybe if Obama did something more than preen and pat himself on the back for his first 100 days in office, we would actually have a government that did more than just blame Republicans for all the troubles of the world. Close the borders now – and then President Obama can once again invoke his time-tested alibi: He inherited the problem. o_O