Actually, WHO says the flu pandamic is more of a when than an if (and it will definitely be caused by H5N1).
I do believe that pandemics will occur from time to time. I also believe that there's very little the average person can do about it, so I go on about my life with little concern.
When your time is up, it's up. There's no harm in posting information like this. People should be allowed to get their house in order before the big bon voyage. Heh heh heh...