Swine flu

Our swine flu count is on the up and up. I don't really understand what the big deal is and why some people have died because of it because all our cases seem to get over it ok (poor healthcare? Or the old and the young? Haven't looked into it so my bad). I keep joking with my friends that I want to come back from Melbourne in July with swine flu but it's only half a joke. I'd love 7 days quarantine and 7 glorious days away from work so I'll let you know how I go. Only 41 days to go.