it is not transmitted from pigs, so it has nothing to do with living in piggy country. it is transmitted the way regular flu is, respiratory system. they say wash your hands – that’s the best way. in mexico, thousands have died. the CDC was on the today show this morning and they say they’re “worried.” this concerns me because you know public officials rarely use words like worried, so it must be urgent. they showed in mexico they’re wearing face masks. they say it has come to the US. i think this should be something that concerns everyone. they say like all flus it will affect the old and frail, and we may not be old and frail but we all have parents and family members who are. vulnerable populations means children. we all have children we know.