I know this swine flu is scary, but really, it's not much different from a regular flu (other than the media coverage). I went to the doctor yesterday because of a migraine and she said I was the first person that day who didn't think I had swine flu* -- yikes!

Lets give the doctors a break and use some common sense and precautions, because we can keep ourselves safe. You know the drill, wash your hands (this soap is my current fave), stay away from sick people, maybe reschedule that trip to Cancun, etc. If you're looking for extra protection -- hey it couldn't hurt -- try one of our top five favorite anti-bacterial products:

Frais Everyday: a luxe hand sanitizer perfectly sized to fit in your cupholder.

Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Lotion: all the sanitizing, none of the dryness.

Avon Naturals Antibacterial Hand Gel: dries fast and smells great.

Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar: super gentle, perfect for dry or sensitive skin.

Dial Complete Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash: it claims to kill 10 times more germs than regular soap and we love the foaming action.

• Any of these body washes and cleansers will keep your skin germ free.

• Looking to hide out until this epidemic dissipates? Kill some time with these at-home beauty recipes.

• You're smart to be a bit of a germ-a-phobe in this place. See what you should look for to stay safe.

*P.S. My doctor also said that no one she had seen had swine flu, or even the regular flu, just colds or allergies.