The newest epidemic and outbreak to hit the U.S. is of course the deadly ebola virus. It is taking lives left and right and is scary, plain and simple. It has existed in Africa for decades but has made its way across our borders and waters.
Now while this is nothing to play around with, I want you all to think of some things such as facts, statistics and basic knowledge.
1. Ebola is harder to contract than AIDS or HIV. Therefore, while more knowledge and information is being gathered, take the proper precautions such as washing your hands frequently, wearing oxygen masks whenever possible and cleaning and covering scrapes and bruises.
2. When AIDS came out over 30 years ago, not only did people not know much about the disease, resources were limited. There was no Internet, social media, or advanced news and print media. More information now is available, especially since the disease has already been in existence in another country.
3. It has been 60 years since the last time a disease was completely cured and that was polio. Therefore, don't expect a miracle cure overnight or in our lifetime. There will be advanced medications and treatments available. There is too much money in this epidemic and too many sick people. It will eventually be controlled like AIDS, cancer and other deadly diseases so rest easy there.
4. The Affordable Health Care Act is set to be passed soon. Ebola could be just the disease to convince voters and lawmakers to get it approved. Everyone would have affordable, quality healthcare to deal with such ailments and such. So you can leave the home remedies and voodoo to the side.
I may do a follow up as more information becomes available. The main point here is not to get all bent out of shape over ebola. Protect yourself the best way you know how, don't be afraid or paranoid and educate yourselves. The local media wants you all up in arms. However, be proactive, not reactive.
How deadly do you think ebola will become in America? What are you currently doing to educate and prevent the disease from afflicting you?
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