Streetwise Streetwise (October 14, 2005)

Have you heard of the bird flu, and are predictions of a pandemic hype or valid? Asked downtown

Diana Li-Repac
Varese Court.
I think it's definitely a valid concern. My husband and I were just discussing it this morning, and, with it being so similar to the Spanish flu, it's very scary. I'm counting on the public heath officials to limit the spread in countries with infected birds.

Byron Carman
Oxsen Street.
It's a valid concern. Based on previous years, flu outbreaks have gone crazy. I used to commute on BART, and recently took a job locally. The timing is great because I don't need to worry about being exposed to as many people anymore.

Christine Hoopes
Rose Lane
I think it's a valid concern. I think it's scary. I don't think I have any control over it, I just watch the news.

Robert Rodriguez
Fremont
I think it's real and that we should all be concerned. The fact that there are so many people traveling across the ocean every day makes us vulnerable. I'd like to see a vaccine available.

Clay Cameron
Longview Drive.
I believe it's a reality and just a plane ride away. The federal government needs to provide guidelines on how we can protect ourselves and our families. -Compiled by Sandy Christman

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