Rochester, N.Y. -- Doctors are warning swine flu cases could peak in the next three to four weeks, and the number of local swine flu cases is on the rise.
They're urging people to be proactive and not to panic.
Health leaders point out the H1N1 is hitting earlier, and children are especially vulnerable, but only five percent will have problems.
“We're in a bit of a quandary because the vaccine isn't large scale. Many high risk kids haven't been vaccinated before this hits,” said Dr. Neil Herendeen of Golisano Children's Hospital. “Most people are going to do well. They'll get through this with mild symptoms."
The high risk groups include kids under the age of two and those with lung conditions.
Several local schools are reporting an increase of the number of students with flu-like symptoms, and local college campuses are also concerned about the spread of swine flu.
Monroe Community College says its exposure to the swine flu virus has been minimal.
The college's president says planning ahead to prevent any possible spread of the virus has helped.
“Well in advance of fall we had some proactive planning regarding putting out hand sanitizer, wiping down surfaces, tracking absences, which we're required to do by SUNY at this point. And so our exposure of H1N1 has been minimal,” said Dr. Anne Kress, MCC President.
MCC is encouraging anyone who feels sick, students or staff, to stay home. Leaders say they'll continue to monitor the situation.
