This story from the German news Spiegel asks the question of whether the health officials around the world overreacted. I am not saying people should not get vaccinated. Far from it. If you are able, go get a shot. However, the swine flu is probably not as much a big deal as the American press is making it out to be. So, don't be hysterical. Calm down. Get some general information to learn about it (the CDC has some good information
here).