How seriously do you take the threat of H1N1 flu?

Health officials are urging people to take precautions because of a likely outbreak of H1N1 flu this fall. The precautions include such common-sense strategies as handwashing and covering your mouth when you cough. How seriously do you take the threat of H1N1 flu?

I didn't take H1N1 very seriously, until this week when i got the flu. I've been miserable in bed for 3 days now. This bug will kick your butt. -Keith H., Minneapolis, MN

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With three small children one with asthma I have to take h1n1 very seriously. -Jennifer

H1N1 shows how small we are to even the tiniest virus. We are quickly put in our place. -Jann

I don't take swine flu seriously because its not in Minnesota. If it was i would take it very seriously. -Kellen Roeske, Blaine, MN