Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

Dr. Michael Greger, MD has a new book out. It's free on the internet. If he sells a copy, all proceeds go to charity. What do you suppose his motivation is?
Warning, the descriptions of 1918 are absolutely gruesome, in fact much of this is very graphic, but the recent history, and the Spanish flu information is incredible. This is not for anyone with a weak stomach. It is a terrible indictment of the way that animals are raised for food, how they are transported, and slaughtered. There are safer, not to mention more humane methods.
If you are going to eat meat after reading this, better stick with organic. Grass fed beef is healthier. Kosher methods of slaughtering may be more humane, and cause less of a problem with fecal contamination.

http://birdflubook.com/g.php?id=5

http://www.hsus.org/farm/news/ournew...out_there.html

Here is an interesting site with many different video interviews:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/prog...nd/index.shtml

Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

Margaret Chan is new Director-General at the WHO:
http://www.examiner.com/a-386446~Bir..._Head_WHO.html

The problem is this, she is a citizen of a country that does not allow full disclosure, but her job requires it. Where does that leave us? China has not been releasing recent viral sequences. Neither has the WHO.
Remember SARS? She caved in under pressure of Chinese officials to deny the presence of the disease in that country. She is now in charge of global efforts to combat H5N1. Keep that in mind when reading this next link:

http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_a...5172(boxun.com
Always remember this, when reading reports coming out of China by this news agency.

The Alarming Spread of Zoonotic Diseases in Humans:
http://www.innovations-report.de/htm...cht-73607.html

The WHO commenting on scientists recent disagreement over the Fujian strain of H5N1:
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/Cris...-R5-Alertnet-3

Commentary from Effect Measure discussing research on a gene that contributes to the virulence of H5N1:
http://scienceblogs.com/effectmeasur...rulence_ge.php

Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

Apparently the recommendation to shelter in place for 12 weeks has been removed from this link:
http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/ci_avian.html

First, they changed it back to 2 weeks, then removed it all together. Nothing like giving people conflicting messages. Good luck, to the expats in Hong Kong. Somehow, what's coming across is like a "you're on your own" kind of message. In the absence of fact, we get to make up whatever we want to.

http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/whats.../h5n1_2006.pdf

Papua, New Guinea:
http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20061109/news02.htm

Gov't of Nigeria warns against vaccinating poultry:
http://www.afrol.com/articles/22461

From the BBC, maps and links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4531500.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/h...map/html/1.stm

Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

An article on what to do until the vaccine arrives from Science, 10 Nov 06:
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/sho...30&postcount=1

Italy's influential diva:
http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/sho...29&postcount=1

More on China sharing viral sequences, and arguing over the Fujian strain:
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/arti...1-ArticlePage2

Video interview with Dr. Niman. I can't view this for some reason so I hope someone else can:
http://www.wtnh.com/global/video/pop...-%20story%20by

H5N1 on the Crimean Penninsula:
http://www.recombinomics.com/News/11..._Crimea_3.html

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Commentary on the withdrawal of advice from the US Consulate to their staff and Americans living in Hong Kong and Macao, regarding a need to shelter in place and prep for a 12 week period if pandemic avian flu occurs. From the Reveres at Effect Measure:

http://scienceblogs.com/effectmeasur...ept_o.php#more

Originally Posted by /scienceblogs.com/effectmeasure/2006/11/bloggers_catch_us_state_dept_o.php#more

Public officials now need to be much more rigorous in what they say and how they say it. The number of eyes watching is much greater than ever before ...This means much more care will have to be taken to think through what is said, what the evidence for it is and why it is being said at all. If CDC, for example, were to go through their websites and clean them of outdated and erroneous information both the agency and the public would be better off...

Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

From the Dept. of Homeland Security, who I think, will be in charge should a pandemic occur. Is that a really a good idea? This is from their website:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/securi...hsc-scen-3.htm

http://www.globalsecurity.org/securi...c-timeline.htm

Commentary from Recombinomics regarding the squabbling about the Fujian-like strain of avian flu, and the hoarding of viral sequences:
http://www.recombinomics.com/News/11...ing_Still.html

Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

I was wondering how many people have a Pandemic plan for themselves and/or family? My family and I have one.

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On WHO's new Director General, Magaret Chan:
http://scienceblogs.com/effectmeasur...being.php#more

Pathogenicity and immunogenicity of influenza viruses with genes from the 1918 pandemic virus:
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full...urcetype=HWCIT

Plavix may hinder action of Tamiflu. How many physicians are aware of this?
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/con...906plavix.html

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US Gov't Site in Tunisia recommending prepping for sheltering in place for up to 12 weeks, but don't be surprised if the information or advice suddenly disappears:

http://tunis.usembassy.gov/avian_influenza.html

An article on the protective effect of Vitamin D. My own physician, an MD and a naturopath has me on LIQ 20, Vit D 6,000 IU daily to help protect my bones. Will I get fewer URI's this winter as an extra benefit? That would be a pleasant surprise.
emersonecologics.com is one link where you can find liquid vitamins. I'm sure there are others. Again, always check with your doctor even if it's just vitamins.
Here's the article on Vit D:
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20061111/bob9.asp

Re: Pandemic Flu - Thread II

More outbreaks in poultry in Egypt:
http://www.indiaenews.com/middle-eas...1111/28374.htm