Often people wonder, do they really need car insurance? General perception is like this – I have never been involved in an accident, I never drink and drive, I follow all the traffic regulations and most importantly, I drive safely. True. But what people fail to take into consideration is a driver can get involved in an accident no matter how careful they are at the wheel. While driving along a road, a random vehicle swerves out of control and rams into your car. The driver of the other vehicle may be at fault, nevertheless, your car is damaged and you may be injured. If you have good coverage, your insurance will cover injuries, car repairs, and a rental car–in no time you’re back to normal within few days.

Now, apply the same logic to swine flu vaccinations that were purchased in huge quantities by the most affected countries (including the U.S). The media reported that the decision to raise the swine flu threat to a pandemic alert was largely influenced by pharmaceutical companies who were engaged in production of swine flu medications. This line of thinking would be like reporting that the government is working with insurance companies to make car insurance compulsory. This isn’t happening.

The H1N1 virus which causes swine flu mutated and infected people rapidly became ill or succumbed to the virus. The world barely had time to react to the situation, because countries were unprepared. Countries moved quickly to buy medications and vaccines from the only pharmaceutical companies that were producing them. No one wishes to contract a possibly fatal disease, just as no one wants to feel helpless when they have an accident in their car. Being prepared is the key, spend time considering all your option then act to protect you and your family.