Swine Flu continues

The weekend is over and it's time to pick up the swine flu story. Today I visited Lake Elementary where one student has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of the disease. But unlike some other areas, they didn't close the school. While that follows the recommendations of the state Department of Health and Hospitals, it did concern some parents. I can understand both sides of the issue. Luckily, it looks like the disease is not nearly as dangerous as first feared. It has been no more fatal in the United States than the regular flu. But I feel like at least for the time being, we may all be waiting and holding our breath for the next flu season. Waiting to see if this strain could mutate into something more dangerous. I just hope in the meantime, the wonderful advances in science get a vaccine on the table just in case.