INFLUENZA 2

1. What is the most predictable thing about influenza?
The nature of the virus.
2. How many people have died in Mexico? (based on the article as well as on latest news)
66
3. Name 3 countries where swine flu has been confirmed in the last three days.
Malaysia, India and Turkey.
4. What are the symptoms of the swine flu?
High temperature, headache, nausea and pain in the through.
5. When was the outbreak of the Spanish flu?
1918.
6. What percentage of the world population died of influenza then?
1%
7. Why was there an emergency vaccination program in 1976?
Because of the swine flu epidemic.
8. Name a few actions the Mexican government has done to curb the spread of swine flu.
Closing all public places, they asked for mouth masks and they made clinging campaigns.
9. What were the consequences for Mexico and Mexicans due to the actions taken by the government?
They stop the jobs making the economy even worst.
10. What industries were particularly hard hit?
Theatre, Movies, Night clubs, restaurants, public places.


1. Mexico has shut down schools and other public spaces; do you think that was the correct thing to do? Why or why not?
Yes, because that way they protected the people and prevent the virus from extending
2. More people die from the regular flu then from swine flu, why do you think this became a big news story?
Because it was a new sickness and the people didn’t know about it.
3. Why did people stop visiting Mexico? Why have Mexicans been discriminated? Do you think the fear of the disease is justified?
Obviously is because the people of other places are frightened about the virus, but I don’t think that’s a reason for the other people to discriminate Mexicans, because after all the disease isn’t from here. I think it’s a good thing to be precautious, but until one level.
4. What questions about individual and human rights does preventing the spread of flu raise?
If it was fair to discriminate in that way.