Pandemic?

The possible swine flu pandemic is the main topic of every news channel I flip to. There was a case confirmed in Florida today, in Orlando, of course. I am wondering if this is really something for the public to be worried about or if it is the result of the media latching on to a new story. There haven't been any deaths reported outside of Mexico. I would be curious to hear how the death rates for swine flu compare to the death rates for other flu outbreaks there. There are always deaths in a flu outbreak. No one has bothered to announce that information. I'm just saying...