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Bird Flu Virus : Bird Flu Preparation
Bird Flu PrecautionThe ongoing outbreak of avian influenza among the poultry is prevalent in several places throughout the four corners of the world. ..... Bird flu is less popularly known as Avian Influenza. It is a type of influenza virulent in birds. It was first detected in Italy in the 1900s and is now existent worldwide. Avian flu refers to ‘flu from influenza A virus that have adapted to birds’. H5N1 is one of the few viruses that have the potency to infect humans also. It has caused the largest number of severe infections and deaths. The disease caused by H5N1, unlike normal influenza, has more severe symptoms and a high rate of fatality. Bird flu primarily affects birds and spreads at alarming rates.
Various popular vaccines are recommended by health officials and governments to counter the bird flu pandemic. Vaccines comprise he first line of defense against the flu. Recently, a lot of money has been put into the research of the drug ‘Tamiflu’, manufactured by the Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche. Tamiflu has been shown to work effectively against the symptoms of the H5N1 strain of influenza. Other anti viral drugs doing the rounds in the market are Zanamavir, Amantadine and Rimantadine. It is advised to keep a supply of protective disposable masks at hand, in case of bird flu pandemic. The NanoMask provides a higher level of protection. It utilizes 2H Technology Plus, a patented nanotechnology enhanced filter medium that isolates and kills viral and bacterial contaminants. This mask is lightweight, compact and provides a perfect fit. It is available in family packs.
Planning ahead enables people to be better prepared for a pandemic. Emergency supplies must be kept at hand for protection of the entire family. Some simple measures include having sufficient ready cash, bottled water for 5 days and basic food items. It is necessary to have adequate counter flu medications to last a few weeks. It is also recommended to maintain a healthy diet and to boost the immune system.
Bird Flu CasesIndonesia faces more than 50 suspected cases of toxic bird flu, Indonesian health ministry officials said on Thursday, .....
A mutation in the Avian Influenza virus causes it to be easily transmissible from humans to humans. This is major cause of concern among health officials as it has human mortality rates exceeding 50%. It is thus advised to keep abreast of latest bird flu updates and check on the availability of anti-viral medicines in the area.
Bird Flu DeathsChina has reported only three confirmed cases of H5N1 in people of which a boy in Hunan province who recovered, and two women in Anhui province who died, the .....
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