childhood disease

Experts: Don't try 'pox party' for swine flu

Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 05/06/2009 - 13:46

NEW YORK (AP) -- It seems logical: Why not try to get sick with swine flu now, and get some immunity in case it comes roaring back this fall in a deadlier form?

Sort of like those "pox parties" to get your kids exposed to a childhood disease. Bad idea, flu experts say.

It's too risky....