Why is it that people will believe in any magic remedy that comes along in times of trouble? I suppose the answer is in the question there. The latest alarm of swine flu H1N1 is simply not to be missed by cons and bandwagon fear mongers. So don’t miss what’s real and what’s just the result of some human pigs when it comes to keeping safe. In other words, if you read this article, H1N1 can’t hurt you¹.

Did you miss the birth of Swine Flu? It was horribly drawn out and realistically fearsome since nothing like it had happened before. Swine Flu literally fell on pigs from H5N1, better known as the Bird Flu. They say that all things great and terrifying start in the East. True for this as well.

Domestic farmers in China with little real estate on the ground build coops and pens vertically. Migratory geese got sick, flew up and down China pooping all along the way atop millions of outdoor animal cages. Lighter animals on top, heavier animals below, the chickens were the first to eat and transform the sickness of the geese into their own brand of illness. They pooped on the pigs and, in time, H1N1; swine flu.

Birds can’t make us sick although we can share West Nile, but pigs are closer to humans in biology so no viral protein jump is needed. The name H1N1 results from two of the seven specific protein codes that make up viruses. Before it hit swine, scientists were unsure and terrified what the result would be to humans.

It is bad. At the moment, it’s new to humans and more deeply affecting those of us with weaker protections: Children and pregnant women (who, the ethical dilemna, shouldn’t be vaccinated). There is some hope according to non-alarmist, but still scarey information sites like Momento24.com that say cross-protection is possible. If you had some other H1 strain of flu recently, you’re better off at fighting the ills of H1N1.

They say that while a healthy, young adult will be just fine today, that same person who might not be aware they have the virus, will also help the virus strengthen for a later date. Word is, pigs were dealing with this for 10 years before we noticed! I attribute that long amount of time to the fact that China is not quick to speak up or ask for help if they notice something wrong – remember hearing something about that when this all started? The World Health Organization got very ruffled and tongue-lashed China for not saying something sooner so medicines and treatments could have been prepared and tested sooner.

So there’s a panic and there’s news that cross-defense might work. Enter the human pigs. Reported by News 22 last night, there are already fake Tamiflu offers, Swine Flu kits and H1N1 product tie-ins and charities that the FDA and FCC say are 100% bogus.

Since it’s the kids who are most affected today, we’re especially nervous. Now your job is to temper the panic around you. Here’s some facts: Tamiflu is proven to help and its in such short supply that there’s a wait but it is a legit helper. CelSci Corporation (NYSE:CVM) is currently seeking FDA approval on a drug that treats people already infected and they’ve had some success. Also, whatever you do to not get the flu (H1, H2 and H3 varieties) will help you to not get Swine Flu.

Read up at Momento24, read the FDA Swine Flu info pages for real information right out of the horse’s mouth.

¹ Okay, it’s a total lie that this article alone will keep you healthy. Just don’t be a sucker and contract the virus to give it to the rest of us!