Swine Flu Stigma?

Tens of thousands of people are expected to come down with the swine flu this winter, but is there a stigma attached to the virus? At least one North Texas mother who recently had the swine flu, along with her two toddlers, thinks so. The woman, who does not want to be identified, says her husband is very concerned about perceptions surrounding the swine flu.

He didn't want their kids' schools to know the children had H1N1. The couple was concerned about what teachers might think and whether parents might think the children were still contagious long after they recovered.

Doctors seem to agree that their is some shame or embarassment associated with the swine flu ... probably because of the name many people think it's associated with eating pork or not keeping a tidy house.

What do you think? ... is there a stigma with the swine flu and should there be? Let me know.