A new Epidemic is quickly spreading around the globe! Swine Flu or Pig’s flu is what they call it….like we never have too much pig around.. They are 103 suspected death in Mexico  and so far there are 20 infected people that are reported in the US.

As of April 26,2009 the 20 cases are : 7 in California, 2 in Kansas, 8 in New York City, 1 in Ohio and 2 in Texas according to CDC.

But What is Swine Flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. Obviously it affected people since it’s now spreading.According to the experts the symptoms are just regular flu , that is why is is best to consult your doctor when you are feeling like having a flu.

They said that we cannot get the virus from food.. However it is contagious, spreading from people to people but experts haven’t found any answers on how easily it transmit to other person.

What we can do is we wash our hands as often as we can, especially after we sneeze and after using the bathroom! Cover your nose and mouth while coughing or sneezing! We should also try to stay away from sick people . Be aware of your environment and even though they said you cannot get it from food but make sure to prepare it with clean hands, wash your hands before and after cooking. That is why I like cooking my own food because you will never know how sanitary the person who fix your meal!

For those people who recently arrived from the infected places like Mexico, please don’t just parade like your are invisible and like  nothing happened! Go to your doctor and have yourself check. You don’t want to infect your kids and spouses do you? It is definitely an epidemic we should take our part not to spread it some more!