Pigge Flu, Piggie Flu, Go Away...Come Again No Other Day

Swine Flu. Otherwise known as H1N1. A deadly disease that will kill you!

Once again, I am just kidding. Actually, this disease have been know to lead to deaths, but I'm sure that's not the case at my school. This past week, approximately 125 students have been reported ill due to severe flu or, in most cases, Swine Flu. My classes were half empty due to the mass absence of my peers. Some people have begun to wear facial masks to prevent themselves from getting sick; teachers are armed with hand sanitizers, Clorox wipes, and other types of disinfectants.

It all started from one student. One student who had the Swine Flu but did not want to miss school. So he came to school...and got everyone else sick!

We all understand that high school is labor-intense for many of us, but really, if you're sick/not feeling well, please don't come to school. Stay home, get better, then come back! If not, then all your friends and enemies at school will get sick.

There have been rumors that if there are 150 reported absences of students due to Swine Flu, the school may have to shut down for quarantine, but I highly doubt that this is the case. If it is, then that's awful - everything will be put on hold (classes, games, rehearsals). SO, here are some tips for those of you who'd like to prevent yourself from becoming ill this Flu season!

1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water regularly.
2. Please remember that Swine Flu can be transmitted through the air, so if someone's coughing - hold your breath as you walk by and turn your head in the opposite direction.
3. Carry hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes with you! It might be paranoia, but you'll thank me later.
4. Also remember that touching doorknobs, doors, lockers, chairs, tables, desks - all of these things have been touched by another person, so be wary that you don't rub your eye (or any other open body part) in case those items are infected with the germ.
5. If you know someone who's sick, please escort them to the nurse/hospital and get them diagnosed!
6. If you're feeling a headache, sore throat, coughing, runny nose - it could be the flu/Swine flu; go get it checked out!
7. Get vaccinated ASAP! Try and go to the nearest clinic and get a vaccine for the classic flu. It might help!

There you go. So please...stay safe, stay healthy, and stay germ-free this flu season!