First, as I noted in my previous article, it is important to be aware of the fact that the effectiveness of Tamiflu and Relenza has been studied against circulating strains of human influenza (so called seasonal influenza), not against the bird flu virus.
Bird Flu and You: How Will The Flu Affect You?
Flu is a common disease nowadays, with most people having developed the antibodies to fight against the disease. So the mention of ‘flu’ doesn’t really create any alarm. However, say ‘bird flu’ and there’s likely to be a pandemonium.
Bird Flu Explained
Bird Flu or more correctly, avian flu, is much in the news and causing a lot of anxiety. Many people are worried that they may get it, and the papers are full of horror scenarios.
There are over 100 strains of avian flu, but most of them do not infect humans. The current strain H5N1 can infect humans, but not easily. The number of cases of avian flu in humans in the current outbreak is very small, and almost all have come about by direct contact with infected or dead bird…
Bird Flu Information and Update
By closely watching the migratory patterns of birds and understanding the disease, scientists may help prevent avian flu from becoming another global outbreak.
Bird Flu Is In The U.S.!
The bird flu (strain H5N1) caused the great Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-1919 that killed about 40 million people. It is now back in Asia and Europe, and is spread by migratory birds like ducks, swans and geese – so it is already in the U.S. There are two stocks that will benefit the most.
Bird Flu: An Introduction To The Latest Global Health Threat
The World Health Organization recently sounded a global health alarm in response to bird flu, which is an infectious diseases that affects only birds…until recently. What exactly is bird flu?
Bird Flu: A Global Outbreak, A Global Concern
It is important for people to realize that the bird flu virus is not merely one country’s problem. It is a serious global problem that affects all countries and all peoples.
Bird Flu: A Historical Perspective
Recent outbreaks have put bird flu disease at the center stage of the global health community. The possibility of a global pandemic is serious enough that deaths caused by bird flu warrant a closer examination.
Bird Flu: Diagnosis
Central to the problem of dealing with bird flu is diagnosis. A number of upper respiratory infections have similar symptomsat least at the onset of the illness, including the common cold, seasonal influenza, and bird flu.
Bird Flu: Fundamental Questions and Answers You Need To Know
As reports of bird flu across the world increase, there are a number of answers that are important to know.
Preparing Your Finances For A Bird Flu Pandemic
If you have been paying attention to the news lately you may of heard of the threat of bird flu and a world pandemic. What would this mean and how would it affect your financial holdings. The World Bank, which has estimated that a bird flu pandemic lasting a year could, cost the global economy up to $800 billion dollars. The economic toll on the world economy will be catastrophic. That is a forecast no investor wants to hear. Even a mild pandemic could wreck havoc with your…
Preparing Your Business for a Bird Flu Pandemic
How would your business operate if half your work force were out sick? Would your business continue to function if several of your top key employees died? How many employees are cross-trained in other positions?