On the 'flu side, I think the last time they actually tested, something like 95% of cases in this country were swine 'flu. So there's little point in spending the money (and delaying treatment) on the tests, when it's almost certainly H1N1 anyway.

That's because it's much more infectious than the normal 'flue, which pretty well die out at this season.

The good news is that it's a pretty mild variety, and doesn't last too long.