The Paly Voice asked students what they had heard about swine flu.

“I did a bunch of research and it’s supposed to be crazy. I’m very worried.” — Quinn Walker, sophomore

“It’s in Mexico and it’s come to some parts of the US.” — Emily Swansoun, freshman

“I just watched a video in history. Apparently, you can’t get it from pigs but you can get it from coughing and sneezing.” — Tyler Spreng, sophomore

“I think there’s been like 16 cases in the U.S. right now. I think 50 people in Mexico have died. It’s been called a health emergency.” — Vedika Ahuja, junior

“I just heard the name today. I don’t know anything about it at all.” — Davante Adams, sophomore

“I know it’s killed like 100 people in Mexico.” — Brianna Thomasson, freshman

“Swine flu originated from Mexico, and swine means pig. It might be the next avian flu. It could be very dangerous.” — Min Kim, junior

“Population control.” — Amanda Wang, senior

“Not much. I’ve read a bit about it.” — Drew DeCamp, junior

“It’s turning into a pandemic that started in Mexico and it’s in Sacramento right now, which is really close to where we live. No one’s actually died in the U.S.” — Alex Lan, freshman