Influenza

The jokes began flying nearly as soon as the virus was announced. But so did alarm.

Some people say to take it easy and just go about your normal life; others are calling it early signs of the apocalypse. Rod thinks we should go out looking for it, get sick for two weeks and then be immune, thus eliminating further concern on our part. It’s a plan, I guess, but not one I favor right now.

What struck me today, was how people riding motorcycles will go to the trouble to wear a surgical mask, supposedly protecting themselves from the virus, but won’t wear a helmet. Which is really higher risk, the flu or a serious, crippling head injury?

I guess only time will tell.