How to Protect You and Your Family from the Bird Flu Virus!
Bird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu)
viruses. These flu viruses occur among birds naturally. Wild
birds all over the world carry the viruses in their intestines,
but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is
extremely contagious among birds and can make some domesticated
birds, including ducks, turkeys, and chickens, very sick and
kill them.
Bird flu viruses do not usually infect humans, but several cases
of human infection with bird flu viruses have occurred since
1997.
The World health Organization (WHO) issued a prophetic warning
in December 2004. It claimed that if bird flu triggered the next
pandemic, the virus would likely originate in Asia. This seems
to becoming a harsh reality. As of September 2005, a total of 63
people have died in Southeast Asia. 11 countries have now fallen
victim, as more and more people are infected and hospitalised.
"No government, no head of state can be taken unawares," said
WHO director general Lee Jong-Wook. "It is very important for
all of us to be prepared..."
He advised countries should prepare for a pandemic by
stockpiling antiviral drugs and positioning them in high-risk
areas; intensifying efforts in vaccine development; and planning
for massive economic and social disruptions.
Remember governments and wealthy commercial companies are
rapidly buying supplies and stockpiling known antiviral drugs.
It is prudent to start protecting your family now by ordering
drugs such as Tamiflu