Swine Flu? Why such a fuss

As I sit here in Baylor Our Children's House with Aidan during therapy, I really question this whole H1N1 thing. Is it really that big of a deal. They have us quaranteined for the next week. We just sit and wait for the next session while all the others move around us. I really want to thank the Media for over hyping this one... Am I wrong to think this really isn't as bad as it's being made out to be?