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Why the Risk of a Bird Flu Pandemic Increases as the Virus Spreads By : Richard Stooker The more gazillions of bird flu viruses there are in this world, the higher the chance one will start a pandemic. It's elementary probability . . . Why Bird Flu is Seen as a Potential Health Risk to Humans By : Jessica Deets The Avian Flu, also known as the Asian Bird Flu or Influenza A (H5N1), is a zoological viral strain that has crossed the species barrier and is now threatening further mutation and a subsequent world pandemic. What Is The Avian Flu - Also Known As The Bird Flu? By : Libby Sustachek The Avian flu is a virus carried by birds and spread through their feces and other secretions. Those most at risk are people who come into contact with infected birds. Of the people who have been infected, many are from families that keep chickens around the home. There have been no signs of the Bird Flu in the United States as yet, and the virus is not easily transmitted from birds to humans. However, once confined to Asia, the Bird Flu has now been identified in other c... What is Bird Flu, anyway? By : Aliza Adar Levine We keep hearing about bird flu. Sounds scary, but what exactly is involved? Why are governments freaking out? What Are the Symptoms of Bird Flu By : Richard Stooker There's no foolproof way to distinquish bird flu from ordinary flu, but you should treat all serious illnesses with care. Two Questions To Ask About Bird Flu Vaccines By : John Hart The results of a government-funded study show that very high doses of an avian influenza vaccine, supplied by Sanofi-Aventis, are needed to produce an immune response that should guard against the virus. 54% of the volunteers received two shots of 90 micrograms each, 28 days apart. A typical flu shot is 15 micrograms. Based on the requirements seen in the study, the U.S. government's current stockpile of vaccines would provide enough for only about four million people, ac... This Flu Season, Don't Mess Around with Strep Throat By : Jessica Deets This flu season may turn out to be one of the worst seasons for strep throat. Although we like to recommend the natural cures, this is the one season that if a person gets these strep symptoms they should see the doctor soon. If antibiotics are recommended, get them and take them all. You'll get very fast relief with antibiotics even as soon as a half day, and you'll minimize the risk of scarlet fever and rheumatic fever. The Blessings Bird Flu Can Bring Us By : Richard Stooker It's not too early to think about the lessons to be learned from the bird flu -- let's apply them before the pandemic starts. The Bird Flu, Boost Your Immune to Increase Your Chance of Survival By : Jessica Deets Many of the latest headlines are turning their attention to the latest bird flu, also known as the H5N1 virus. The problem is that this virus can mutate, so no one really knows what it will be that we need to be protected from. The one thing that always remains constant is to have a healthy, strong immune system that can fight disease. It's been shown that some habits, supplements and herbs can have a beneficial effect on the immune system. The Beginning of Sorrows and the Bird Flu By : Dana Smith Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the beginning of sorrows Take Care of Your Body This Flu Season! By : John Neyman, Jr. Decide today that healthy eating and exercise habits will become a permanent part of your life Questions To Ask Your Employer Before A Bird Flu Pandemic By : Pandemic Zone Bird flu? Have you heard of it? You have probably been hearing more about it in the news lately. What is it and why should you be worried about it? Avian influenza affects poultry and wild game birds. It has been mainly in Southeast Asia but is spreading to other countries. Since 2003 160 people worldwide have become ill and about 82 have died. It is deadly to poultry and can be lethal in humans as well. The people who have contacted bird flu have been in close contact with i... Prepare Your Body For The Flu Season By : John Neyman, Jr. Practical information about the nutrition and safety of the foods we consume is absolutely vital in making this decision Kick The Flu Out without taking any medicine and tamiflu By : Teddy Sun The other way asking people pay attention to the risk of flu,and the efficient way to protect ourselves. Moreover, it also asks reader to face the truth. Is The Bird Flu Going To Be The Death Of Us? By : Kostas Lagopodis All this talk to bird flu has really thrown us all into a tizzy these days but is it something that we really need to be so concerned about? How to Survive the Next Killer Flu Pandemic By : Julie Butler The avian flu is rapidly spreading from Southeast Asia to Europe and the rest of the world. Here are some tips that will help you survive what many virologists are predicting will be the nastiest pandemic in mankind's history. How The Bird Flu Could Turn Into A Pandemic By : Pandemic Zone Should we be worried that the bird flu could turn into a pandemic? Worldwide only 160 people have been infected and about 80 have died. The people who became infected had close contact with infected birds. Currently it is not spread by human-to-human transmission. But scientists fear that it will turn into a form that can be easily spread person to person or mix with normal flu viruses to provide that human transmission. When that happens, the chances of a world bird flu pand... How Many People Would a Bird Flu Pandemic Kill? By : Richard Stooker How many people die in a bird flu pandemic will depend on many important variables which we just don't know yet. But it won't be pretty. Home Remedies For Flu By : Kevin Pederson Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. Flu is contagious and if you're around someone who coughs or sneezes, or simply touch any object already touched by someone contaminated with flu, you're bound to contract the infection. Companies offering bird flu remedies can't substantiate their claims By : Jessica Deets As fears of bird flu increase... so does the claims by companies trying to cash in on it. Some of the strongly worded claims made by the companies about their treatments include phrases like "prevents avian flu," "a natural virus shield" and "kills the virus." Save your money. Can A Vaccine Help Protect From Bird Flu? By : Aliza Adar Levine An effective Vaccine against pandemic(world wide) Avian(bird flu)virus is not yet available. Bird Flu: H5N1 Influenza Status Briefing Natural Protection By : James Zeller The Bird Flu has a defined area of infection and has found a host that has kept it alive for millenniums. Pigs are in the mutation chain as the virus transitions to people. The next bird flu step could be an overnite pandemic or a wimpering gasp of disappearance. The virus H5N1, has a few similarities with the Spanish flu of 1918 that resulted in one of the largest pandemics in the last 200 years. Both of these contagious outbreaks cause high fever, lower respiratory tract... Bird Flu – Answers to 10 Important Questions By : Brian McGregor Find out the answers to the 10 most frequently asked questions about bird flu. Bird Flu Poses Serious Danger. Why? By : Aliza Adar Levine News Reports about Bird Flu are becoming alarmingly frequent. More and more cases of human contamination are being reported. What exactly is "bird flu" anyway? And how does it pose a risk? Bird Flu News from China By : Jessica Deets A new avian flu vaccine has been developed at the Harbin Veterinary Research Institute in northeast China, and is said to be the world's first live vaccine to be used against the bird flu. Because it is easier to administer, it may represent a breakthrough in protecting the poultry population. Bird Flu Facts Can Save Lives By : Ben Franklin The scare level is high as scientists race to create a vaccine and reports of deaths slowly rack up. Bird Flu Explained By : Jane Thurnell-Read 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 -- How the Nightmare Begins By : Richard Stooker Bird flu could become highly contagious in several ways. Here is one plausible scenario. Avian Influenza And Food Safety Statement By World Health Organization Director-General By : Dave Gosine Since the beginning of February 2006, the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus has spread to affect wild or domestic birds in 17 new countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The World Health Organization reconfirms that, when poultry products are safely handled and properly cooked, humans are not at risk of acquiring H5N1 infection through food. Avian Bird Flu Information By : Linda Robins To combat a possible avian bird flu epidemic, the following should be considered and done: 1. The single most important thing than can be done for an epidemic, such as avian bird flu, is to have well-prepared local health care systems. People should be prepared in ways that are sustainable and will remain useful even if the epidemic does not occur. 2. Preparation of social norms and emergency procedures that would limit or delay the spread of the avian flu epidemic. Reg... 7 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System Against Bird Flu By : Richard Stooker Keep your immune system strong to fight off infections of many kinds, especially bird flu. It's easy and it's necessary to good health. 10 Life Saving Tips for Surviving an Impending Avian Flu Pandemic By : Julie Butler A killer avian flu pandemic is brewing in southeast Asia and it could claim hundreds of millions of lives this winter. by following the following tips you and your loved ones stand a good chance to survive.

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