The story that won't go away

Yes, I'm talking about H1N1. The story formerly know as Swine Flu. Here we are, weeks away from the vaccine's arrival and hospitals are being swamped by people with flu-like symptoms. Because the seasonal flu hasn't arrived yet, it's believed that almost all cases are H1N1. Children's Medical Center in Dallas has new visitation requirements. Visitors with flu-like symptoms simply don't get in. In Austin, Dell Children's Hospital is so overloaded they have set up tents to take care of the sick. Remember, this is just H1N1. What if the seasonal flu turns out to be widespread? What if doctors and nurses get sick? What if teachers, police officers and fire personnel can't go to work? For the first time in years, the flu-season has arrived before Autumn begins. Stop me if you've heard this before: Wash your hands.