I just came across a story that
195 people are believed to have caught to H5N1, aka "Bird Flu".
Seeing as how H5N1 has a 70% fatality rate, you should be very very afraid:
195 Vietnamese being tested for avian flu, report says
Mar 21, 2005 (CIDRAP News) . A Vietnamese newspaper has reported that 195 people in an area affected by H5N1 avian influenza have suspicious symptoms and are being tested for the disease.
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The commune "has been severely hit by the bird flu, with 195 patients showing symptoms and two children testing positive with the virus," Than Nien News reported. The information was attributed to Mai Xuan Thu, vice chairman of the provincial People's Committee.
Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is effective against H5N1, but only within two days of symptoms showing.
It has a shelf life of 2-4 years, so get a prescription NOW.
If everything hits the fan, you won't be able to get it for love or money.