Note: The "Swine Flu" has not been found in ANY Swine

[jsamuel]

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17026-swine-flu-what-you-need-to-know.html

"Does this virus mean I shouldn't eat pork?

No. This virus is named swine flu because one of its surface proteins is most similar to viruses that usually infect pigs. But we've never seen this particular virus in pigs before. It is spreading in people; that's the problem."

I have seen a lot of people jumping to conclusions today and just wanted to clear the air.

[monmouth]

1. Glad you posted this. While at grocery store a couple next to me

were debating whether to purchase pork chops!!! I do understand this in a way though, instead of the media getting hyper about the spread, perhaps they could spend some time letting the public know that bacon, pork and other by-products have nothing to do with this flu. Thanks again.

[valerief]

3. Probably Bushies. nt

[kestrel91316]

2. It originated in swine. But it is INFLUENZA, a respiratory virus.

Respiratory viruses are NOT foodborne.

As a veterinarian with a particular interest in public health and zoonoses, I find the endless, breathless fearmongering BY THE PRESS over this flu coming from pork beyond ridiculous. I have yet to hear a single layperson that thought it came from eating pork, but the media simply will not shut up about it.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

4. It needs to be called by it's proper name

The Rush Limbough flue.

A pig, by any other name...

[rucky]

5. Pigs call it the "People Flu"

[Captain Hilts]

6. DING DING - We have a winnah!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Forkboy]

7. Not even Karl Rove?

[Demeter]

8. Not True

If the virus hasn't been found in the pigs, it's because no one has looked yet. The existence of pig DNA in the virus strain is enough to prove that pigs are involved as part of the evolution of the disease.

In any event, you can't get flu from eating pork. It's airborne, not food borne. Until the scientists find out otherwise.

[jsamuel]

9. the virus has a protein commonly found in pigs in it

it is not airborne

and it is true, this virus has not been found in pigs. another strain has, but so has it been found in birds