White House advisors recently estimated 90,000 people will die from H1N1 this fall, but medical experts said the virus is no more severe than the regular flu we've been living with for decades.
The world seems on alert about H1N1, but is it really something to be scared of?
One of the myths about the virus is there’s reason to panic.
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H1N1 myths
News 8's Crestina Chavez debunks some commonly spread myths about H1N1.
 
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Experts said cases outside Mexico have been no more serious than regular, seasonal flu. However, experts have said there is still reason to take caution.
Another myth about the flu is if you're young and healthy, you're not at risk of complications.
But unlike regular flu, young adults and pregnant women have a higher risk for hospitalization and even death from the virus.
The third myth is blue paper masks offer protection from the disease.
Experts have said the masks only block droplets when someone sneezes. The H1N1 virus can easily pass through them.
People have also said it’s best to expose yourself to the mild virus now to protect you from a worse outbreak later.
But the Center for Disease Control said while the current outbreak has been mild for most people, there's no way to predict who will develop complications from the virus.
