The news of the swine flu is spreading faster than the influenza virus itself, and this is very unsettling for many parents. The reports of 50 cases in the United States and 152 deaths in Mexico might lead some parents to panic, since babies and small children are often the most vulnerable during a serious flu outbreak. But according to Dr. Jay Tureen, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist at UCSF Children's Hospital, "Parent's shouldn't panic. They should be aware and concerned, but not panicked." Here are Tureen's answers to additional questions parents might have about swine flu:
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