As we mentioned in earlier posts, we were screened for Swine Flu almost immediately after we stepped off our plane. It seemed kind of silly: the United States has somewhere in the neighborhood of an estimated 1 million infected with the swine flu, yet the pandemic frenzy has disappeared. I myself journeyed to Mexico earlier this summer with Drew, Glen, and others without any fear of catching a mystery disease. I returned later on vacation with my wife - the locals pleading with us to tell our friends that there is no swine flu; to please come back and vacation in Mexico.

On the other side of the world, India has around 625 swine flu cases. Two days ago, the first Indian died of swine flu - a teenage girl who was not given tamiflu until it was far too late.

So why does does India panic when it has an infection rate of one in every million? Because swine flu would be devastating here. The crowds and (lack of) sanitary conditions make India a prime location for Swine Flu to grow and fester. The devastation this disease can cause here will be catastrophic.

Another reason why India needs your prayers and support!