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This article documents the spread of the flu from the time it was discovered on 1997 and up to December 2005. See how fst it has progressed from one country to another and how many deaths it has caused so far.
Bird flu was first identified in the early 1900's and has since spread worldwide. Also known as avian influenza, this virus has caused considerable concern due to the mutation of a particular strain of the disease. Although this virus previously only infected birds and other types of animals, namely pigs, since 1997, it has also been known to infect humans. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Find out the risks of your dog catching the bird flu. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Experts warn that Avian or Bird Flu will eventually hit close to home - no matter where your home happens to be. Here is an overview of how Germany handled their initial case as an example to us all. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The global health community has been in a state of alarm due to recent outbreaks of the avian influenza disease in many parts of the world. Related Article Tags: , , ,
There have been governments claiming that they have been stockpiling on vaccines. This article refutes this fact and tells the reader to instead rely on other herbs.
This article discussses the general threat of bird flu. How scary it would be to face in our current time. Are we ready or are we not?
Everywhere you turn you see it on the news. Bird flu is on the rise and people are scared. The Avian or Bird flu is commonly seen among wild birds. It is as typical as the human flu and is transmitted between birds. Find out the facts and you can protect your family.
The global health community has been in a state of alarm due to recent outbreaks of the avian influenza disease in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. The disease has infected humans, prompting many to believe that a global pandemic will soon occur. In the past decades, avian influenza has affected only birds and in some cases, pigs. Avian influenza does not normally affect humans but the first human case of avian influenza has been recently documented. Diseases previously known to only affect animals have crossed over to humans - avian influenza being one of these diseases. As a consequence, this crossing over has started many of the health pandemics that the world has suffered from for centuries. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
It is important to know the symptoms of bird flu so that you can respond quickly and appropriately if you see these symptoms. Related Article Tags: , , ,
It started when a deadly strain of virus (H5N1) infected birds in slaughterhouses which were maintained at poor condition. This primarily generated in Asian countries since December 2003 and reported 117 cases so far. Humans who were in close contact with infected poultry easily contracted the deadly virus and showed rapid deterioration resulting in death in most of the cases. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Our kids hear so much bad and frightening news, such as Avian (bird) Flu. It is important that we as parents are talking and praying with our kids about what they see and hear in the news before their fears blow out of proportion. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The bird flu though not an epidemic for humans yet, but for some species of birds, it is probably the worst thing that can happen. The effect is so potent that a mortality rate of 100 per cent has been recorded, with the infected birds dying in less than 48 hours. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
A recent survey showed that 60 per cent of American businesses were not ready for the coming Avian Influenza pandemic. However, 73 per cent said they wanted to get ready, but weren't sure what to do. Here then, is a starter list of six things you should include in your business preparedness plan. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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.
This article explains how the bird flu vaccines is made. It also explains why the bird flu virus is taking a long time to develop.
An introduction to the threat to mankind coming from virurses and, in particular, the brid flu virus. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few months, you've heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted he's been doing outside reading on the Flu's origin. What does it all mean? Is it really cause for concern? As always it's best to educate yourself on the state of affairs, then decide what you can do.
This article is about the effort the whole world is taking to prevent bird flu. The expenses that the world expects to prevent a global pandemic.
With Bird Flu in the news, people are wondering where it may be safe to avoid this deadly virus. While the answer to this question may be very simple now, in a few weeks or months, it may be a different story. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
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