Swine Flu

Swine Flu has arrived at the Imp's school. The Imp's theology teacher is one of the people with a confirmed case. About 20% of the school has been absent, most with flu-like symptoms. It's a little disconcerning, but I'm not panicing. If the Imp gets ill, I will certainly be taking her to the doctor sooner, rather than later, especially with her asthma. It was predicted that 2 weeks would allow time for the virus to spread through a school....TC has been in session for 2 weeks. Public schools just started Tuesday, so we'll wait and see how it progresses there. But I'm actually more concerned about the Singer at USF and the swine flu. I'm not there to evaluate her situation. If her roommate gets sick, I know I'll want the Singer to come home and commute for a few days, but I don't think she will. She is at the stage where she is making decisions concerning her life because she's "on her own" but really, she's still 'under my care.' Her permanent address is still my house. She's still under our health insurance. We feel, and I think she does too, that we're still ultimately responsible for her. It's in the transition stage, as demonstrated with the flat tire. She had to pay for it and take her car in, etc., but she called us and was pleased that Hubby went with her to get the tire. A vaccine is suppose to be ready in October for the Swine Flu. My girls will be among the first to sign up. I'll make sure of it. They already get the yearly flu vaccine due to their asthma. While their asthma is well-controlled, their lungs still seem to take the brunt of any illness they get. Anyone with their own nebulizer should be getting the flu vaccine. With 50% of the population predicted to get the swine flu, I'm sure one of the girls will get it. Possibly both, considering their situations. The Imp because she's on the crew team (practice settings and close contact allow easy spreading of any disease) and the Singer because she doesn't always take care of herself with regards to her eating and sleeping habits, so her defenses will be low. I won't say that I'm worried, just trying to be vigilant. Hubby says he's found the positive in working in a "deserted" building [so many of the jobs have been outsourced, the cubicles on his floor at work are primarily empty] ...less chance to get the swine flu.

Two friends coming over today to scrap book, gotta go get breakfast dishes done and put some clothes on.