For starters, I would research the following points:
a) How many people have died from swine flu in the last year?
b) How many people, on average, die each year from "regular" flu?
c) Of those who have died from swine flu, how many recieved the swine flu vaccine? (In other words, is it relatively easy to control this virus by means of vaccine?)
d) How do the chances of dying from swine flu compare to the chances of dying from crossing the street, from bungee jumping, from taking a domestic airline flight?
e) Have those who have taken the swine flu vaccination suffered any serious side effects?
When you have the answers to these questions, I think you will find it pretty easy to come up with a thesis statement.
As for a topic sentence, think about mentioning the idea that although it is heartbreaking to hear about even one person dying from swine flu, the disease is nonetheless not a reason to panic.
Below are some links to sites that may help you answer some of the questions above.
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