SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Visitors from all over the world come to Sevier County to visit attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

And that's a concern when it comes to a virus transmitted through human to human contact.

State health officials say tourist areas, or even high density populated areas, are a concern.

For now they're sticking with their main warnings of avoiding travel to Mexico.

But some tourists say they're not going to spoil their vacation worrying about it.

People from many, many states, and many many nations come to Sevier county to enjoy the mountains and the fun attractions.

While their focus is fun, many say they're not forgetting what's going on with the events going on around them including swine flu.

"Well, it's kinda scary coming up from Mexico," says Bill Gross who is visiting from Missouri.

Frank Tracy is visiting from Georgia and says, "Well, I think we ought to keep our eyeballs on it that's for sure."

So with so many people from so many places, could Sevier county be at greater risk of a swine flu case?

"Anytime you have people from lots of different places mixed together there's going to be an increased risk," says State epidemiologist Dr. Tim Jones.

Jones says people should focus on where the real risk is, from Mexico.

"They would consider thinking strongly about unnecessary travel to Mexico," says Jones.

But the flu is spreading.

One tourist says she will be coming home to it in her home country next week.

"Yes, there is one case confirmed today we heard from somebody in Ireland this morning," says Margaret Martyn, visiting from Ireland.

Some tourist say they're taking precautions.

"I just, be careful, wash my hands, and do what the people say to do from the health department, common sense," says Tracy.

Dr. Jones says people should not feel like they have to wear masks but just use common sense.

Many people say they're in town to enjoy themselves.

While some say they're taking precautions, they also know some things are out of their hands.

"I don't worry about it. I deal with it as we go. If it's meant to be it's meant to be," says Gross.

There is no vaccine for the swine flu.

Doctor Jones says there is plenty of viral medications are available to treat the infection with a prescription at your local pharmacy.

He adds there is also a stockpiled amount at the state level as well.