Swine flu hyesteria sweeps the nation

There's been no bigger story in the last week than the outbreak of swine flu, originating in Mexico and spreading across the world. More than 70 cases have been confirmed in the U.S., and the LA coroner is investigating two deaths that may be linked. In New Zealand and Nova Scotia, spring break trips to Mexico are being blamed on outbreaks there.

Here is a round up of the most interesting swine flu news out there. And I'm interested in your thoughts. Is the media blowing this out of proportion? Are you worried? What more do you want to know?

- The Daily Herald gives a swine flu Q&A. So does Resurrection Health Care.

- Hitting close to home: Swine flu affects Notre Dame student from N. Indiana. (Chicago Breaking News)

- Swine flu made national headlines in 1976, and President Ford ordered everyone to get vaccinated. That led to the deadly Guillain-Barré syndrome, and made people wary of vaccinations. (Wired)

- The swine flu threat is depressing the markets, and could hurt soybean sales, here and abroad. (WSJ/Marketwatch)

- Mexican consulate says "don't panic," all is well. More than 150 dead in Mexico. (Daily News)

- Finally, a Health & Human Services secretary is confirmed. Former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius takes over, and will experience a trial by fire. Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano has been coordinating the national effort until now. (VOA/LJWorld)

- Swine flu conspiracy theories are swirling. (LAT)

- CDPH "flooded" with calls about swine flu. (News-Gazette)

- IDPH says it's ready if swine flu comes to Illinois (which Chicago officials say will happen). (Trib)

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