The swine flu is the hottest thing on the news today. Every channel, every news web site, and most most people you talk to are saying something related to the swine flu. This flu strand, known as the H1N1 virus, started in Mexico and has spread to other parts of the world due to travelers carrying the virus.

With United States so close to Mexico people here are very much concerned about the flu. More so, it is common knowledge that the border restrictions between Mexico and the U.S. can be bypassed in a relatively easy manner.

So for all those who are wigging out… check out the FluTracker. FluTracker is an online Google Maps Mashup tracking confirmed cases, suspect cases, deaths and false alarms worldwide. To get the latest straight from the horses mouth check the CDC.