The Flu Hysteria

I understand there is a flu epidemic in certain parts of the country (including New York City), but the media is totally hyping this.  People aren't falling out in the streets because they're overcome by flu symptoms.  But if you watch the news, you'd think this was happening.  I'm so sick of these Chicken Littles in the media making an epidemic out of everything.  And, on a similar note, people, if you're sick, stay home!  Don't come to work hacking and miserable and pass your germs on to the rest of us.  If you're sick and you have sick time, use it!  That's what it's there for!