For three years I have had doctors in studio and all have generally said it’s not a matter of “if but when we have a pandemic flu”. And, most pointed to the Type A H5N1 virus known as Avian Flu. About two years ago the press was all over it but, like with most news if “it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t read” and the press has generally dropped information regarding the Avian Flu.
The fact is as Dr. David Nabarro the Senior Coordinator of Human and Avian Flu for the United Nations said last night, “it is still with us and continues to spread in fowl”. At the same time there is hope, as folks around the world are working their tails off to find a vaccine or some other answer to avoid or minimize a pandemic. At this time with no cure or vaccine a pandemic with the virility of the H5N1 virus would affect every thing and every one. From the potential collapse of the world economy to all infrastructures, that is how bad it could potentially be!
Dr. Nabarro’s main point, the same as Dr. Dailey’s has been is to prepare. Truth is that by preparing it would be most of the same items that will be needed for any disaster, natural or otherwise. The two main products to have on hand are extra water and food and an anti-viral for all members of the household.
The final portion of being prepared is through your neighborhood and neighbors working with and watching out for each other. In my neighborhood we have total non-believers and most wouldn’t lift a finger to help unless it will benefit them. This is very unfortunate, in that you may possibly save your neighbors life or visa versa by just knowing how to start an IV. Hopefully, your neighborhood is much better than ours! If not, then start today to get their attention and formulate a plan of action, don’t formulate a plan of re-action that’s too late!
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