Swine Flu Outcome

At the very least, perhaps the public will be encouraged to wash their hands as a result of the media frenzy over the swine flu. Imagine the morbidity and mortality that could be saved if everyone actually washed their hands and avoided coughing on each other. I don't know the actual stats but the common cold, ear infections, bronchitis, and pharyngitis, (and obviously regular influenza) are usually viral and spread by person-to-person contact.