Epidemic Preparedness

ABC 33/40 Alabama's News Leader - U.S. Labs Mishandling Deadly Germs

2007-10-02T13:12:00.000-07:00

ABC 33/40 Alabama's News Leader - U.S. Labs Mishandling Deadly Germs: "Washington (AP) - American laboratories handling the world's deadliest germs and toxins have experienced more than 100 accidents and missing shipments since 2003, and the number is increasing steadily as more labs across the country are approved to do the work. No one died, and regulators said the public was never at risk

Former CMAJ editors help launch online medical journal

2007-04-19T05:48:00.000-07:00

Former CMAJ editors help launch online medical journal: CBC NewsA group of Canadian doctors and editors is launching a new online medical journal that they say will be free from the influence of pharmaceutical companies.Open Medicine is an open-access journal that won't charge subscription fees or run advertisements for drugs or medical devices. The first issue goes live online on Wednesday.

Cow TB may spread between people - Yahoo! News

2007-04-17T22:29:00.000-07:00

Cow TB may spread between people - Yahoo! News: "Cow TB may spread between peopleFri Apr 13, 11:42 AM ETNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - British investigators describe 20 cases of humans being infected with Mycobacterium bovis, a type of tuberculosis normally confined to cattle. In six instances, the outbreak appears to have resulted from person-to-person transmission.ADVERTISEMENTThis report '

Sen. Barack Obama’s Stock Deals Questioned

2007-03-07T09:00:00.000-08:00

Sen. Barack Obama’s Stock Deals Questioned: "Sen. Barack Obama’s Stock Deals Questioned As He Makes Money On Bird Flu StockJust weeks after taking his seat in the U.S. Senate, Barack Obama was involved in two questionable business deals, buying stock in companies whose backers included major donors to his political campaigns.In February 2005, Obama bought about $5,000 worth of stock in AVI

2007-03-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

www.ynetnews.com Virulent stain of bacteria believed to be cause of death of 120-200 patients in hospitals. Experts explain most of those infected were already suffering from prior medical conditions. Health ministry says outbreak was kept secret to avoid mass panicA deadly bacterium known as Klebsiella

2006-11-25T14:46:00.000-08:00

"Canadian Medical Association Journal: Development of a triage protocol for critical care during an influenza pandemic is intended 'to provide guidance for making triage decisions during the initial days to weeks of an influenza pandemic if the critical care system becomes overwhelmed.'"

2006-11-13T19:32:00.000-08:00

Tamiflu takers: Watch out for bizarre behavior - Cold & Flu - MSNBC.com: "Doctors and parents should watch for signs of bizarre behavior in children treated with the flu drug Tamiflu, federal health officials suggested Monday in citing an increasing number of such cases from overseas.Food and Drug Administration officials still don’t know if the more than 100 new cases, including three deaths

2006-10-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

Israel: Four people die after receiving flu vaccinations This is the kind of story that, as a 65-year-old who always gets his flu shot, I don't like to report. Via Ha'aretz, an Israeli newspaper: " Four people die after receiving flu vaccinations in 2 separate clinics. Excerpt: Four people have died after receiving flu vaccinations, it was announced Sunday. The Leumi health

2006-10-02T22:40:00.000-07:00

Aerosol Transmission of Influenza A Virus | CDC EID: "Review of Aerosol Transmission of Influenza A VirusRaymond Tellier*† Comments to Author*Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and †University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSuggested citation for this articleAbstractIn theory, influenza viruses can be transmitted through aerosols, large droplets, or direct contact with

2006-09-08T17:27:00.000-07:00

Observations: In the event of the Bird Flu or any viral agent becoming a human pandemic or in any Nuclear, Biological/Chemical warfare attack, massive doses of Vitamin C and C-IV's can play a critical life saving role in treating the sick and injured thereby mitigating and helping control the health emergency. However, such citizen level organization and preparation must be made in advance. No

2006-08-29T11:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone should go to this site and check this great resource!Welcome to National EmergenC Should there be an outbreak of Bird Flu Pestilence or a Nuclear Attack, Vitamin C will be the most desired supplement in the world. With knowledge of Vitamin C therapy and proper preparation,You can survive the bird flu and many other threats to your life!The National EmergenC is that NO Vitamin C is

2006-06-22T14:15:00.000-07:00

NPR : Measles Outbreak Shows Even Vaccinated at Risk: "Health & ScienceMeasles Outbreak Shows Even Vaccinated at RiskListen to this story... by Richard KnoxMorning Edition, June 21, 2006 · A measles outbreak in Boston is showing how the global economy opens opportunities for one of the world's most contagious viruses. Disease detectives say a computer programmer from India brought the virus to

2006-06-19T16:49:00.000-07:00

Liam’s World » Blog Archive » The Bird Flu Breakdown Part 1: Two Children in Vietnam: "The Bird Flu Breakdown Part 1: Two Children in VietnamThe much anticipated bird-flu plague has yet to emerge, despite much hue and cry. This comes as no surprise to those of us who are familiar with the machinations of the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC and NIH, and their pharmaceutical partners.But, for

2006-05-13T11:41:00.000-07:00

Tamiflu and Relenza Alternatives-Natural Herbal Antivirals for Bird Flu: "Folk Medicines and Herbs to use and avoid with Bird Flu - Tamiflu and Relenza AlternativesLearn about antiviral herbsBelow is a list of foods that are said to contain substances that are natural antivirals, immune boosters or they decrease cytokines TNF-a and IL-6.Tamiflu and Relenza are not only expensive, but is also in

2006-05-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

Natural medicine may hold solution for bird flu pandemic:The real solution to the bird flu (or any flu) comes from natural sources. To survive most viral infections, all you really need are certain nutritional supplements and powerful medicinal herbs. As Dr. Russell Blaylock explains, 'With nutritional supplementation, the elderly can avoid flu vaccination altogether. In my own clinical

2006-05-05T23:45:00.000-07:00

Bird Brains by Becky Akers: Bird Brains in federal government pose great threat to people"The beast that evicted Hurricane Katrina victims from their homes and herded them onto buses at gunpoint wants to take another stab at compassion and caring. This time Leviathan will prey on folks stricken with avian flu. Presumably, that will leave them too weak to fight off the federal flunkies as they

2006-05-01T00:39:00.000-07:00

Wall Street Journal: "H5N1 Vaccine Fails"Setting back plans to shield the nation from a potential bird-flu pandemic, the first study of a human vaccine showed that even a massive dose failed to protect nearly half of those inoculated, according to a study released today. The vaccine for the avian flu strain known as H5N1 was far less effective than the standard seasonal flu vaccine, which

2006-04-21T06:39:00.000-07:00

CTV.ca | Mumps outbreak spreads to nine Midwest states: "Anomaly" Vaccine fails to prevent mumpsWhat worries experts, however, is that an unusually high proportion of those affected have previously received the two-dose vaccine that covers measles, mumps and rubella.Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the anomaly.'We used to believe the vaccine was 95 per cent effective,' Dr. Neil

2006-04-19T00:06:00.000-07:00

CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Health workers would bail on pandemic: study: "TORONTO (CP) - A disconcerting proportion of public health employees think their services would not be needed during an influenza pandemic and say they are unlikely to show up for work, a new study has found.The study, based on a survey in the state of Maryland, reports that 46 per cent of public health workers were unlikely

2006-04-18T23:33:00.000-07:00

Signs Supplement: The Flu Threat: "Flu shot, anyone?By John McCaslinThe Washington TimesGotten your flu shot yet? Whether you have or not, one leading congressman's warning might frighten you more than the needle.If your doctor hasn't told you, Rep. Dan Burton, Indiana Republican, feels it is his duty to inform Americans about the 'contents' of their influenza vaccines.'As we approach the flu

2006-04-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

An iatrogenic pandemic of panic -- Bonneux and Van Damme 332 (7544): 786 -- BMJ: "How real is the risk of pandemic?A new pandemic with a highly pathogenic influenza strain is obviously possible. But other infectious agents present similar risks—for example, an Ebola epidemic with airborne transmission, an AIDS epidemic with a much more virulent strain of HIV (superbug), or massive food poisoning

2006-04-11T07:19:00.000-07:00

H5N1: "Strange bedfellowsVia asianage.com: Andhra Pradesh Maoists say bird flu threat a hoax. Corporate poultry farmers are grateful for the support. The troubled poultry industry got support from unexpected quarters: the CPI (Maoists), which said that bird flu was 'a gigantic hoax' and 'a conspiracy' of US pharma companies to sell their vaccine and 'the master plan of the US to enter the

2006-03-29T08:46:00.000-08:00

ABC NewsVideo well worth watching.

2006-03-28T04:26:00.000-08:00

"Why I’ll Never Get a Flu Shot" Dr. David Williams"Six years ago, I found out from a brilliant but little-known vaccination expert that as few as three flu vaccinations can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s by ten times. Very few doctors realize how much mercury and aluminum are in the new breed of vaccinations—a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s.To prevent the flu naturally, I eat a few Brazil nuts

2006-03-03T20:04:00.000-08:00

Pandemic Flu: "Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and FamiliesPlease note that documents in PDF format require Adobe's Acrobat ReaderYou can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will

2006-02-27T05:37:00.000-08:00

Interfax > Politics: "Bird flu virus may have been artificially created - expertTBILISI. Feb 27 (Interfax) - The H5N1 bird flu virus, which is dangerous for humans, might have been artificially created, Georgian biologist Dmitry Kipiani said on Georgian Imedi radio on Monday.'We cannot be certain about this but there is some circumstantial evidence, including the unsolved murders of renowned

2006-01-19T22:15:00.000-08:00

The Guardian | Flu drugs 'will not work' if pandemic strikes: "Flu drugs 'will not work' if pandemic strikes· No evidence Tamiflu will be effective, say experts· Relying on medicines alone 'would be suicidal'There is no evidence that Tamiflu, the drug being stockpiled by Britain, the United States and Europe, will work if a flu pandemic takes off in humans, according to a review published today

2006-01-17T20:36:00.000-08:00

Vaccines May Be Unproven, But Not The Profits Hippocrates Systems: "'The combined profits for the ten drug companies in the Fortune 500 ($35.9 billion) were more than the profits for all the other 490 businesses put together ($33.7 billion). Over the past two decades the pharmaceutical industry has moved very far from its original high purpose of discovering and producing useful new drugs. Now

2005-12-07T05:19:00.000-08:00

Tamiflu Useless says Dr. in VietnamReport: Tamiflu is 'useless' for avian flu: "Dr. Nguyen Tuong Van of the Centre for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi has treated 41 victims of H5N1, following World Health Organization guidelines and administering Tamiflu to her patients. She told the Sunday Times of London the medicine had no effect.'We place no importance on using this drug on our patients,' she

2005-12-06T09:41:00.000-08:00

Print Story - canada.com network: "Survival Strategies: Stock up and steel yourself for 'societal disruption'Sarah O'DonnellThe Edmonton JournalSunday, December 04, 2005Hans Machel, a University of Alberta earth sciences professor, keeps enough emergency supplies in his basement so that he can comfortably stay at home for two weeks. In the fall, he added a two-week supply of the antiviral

2005-11-27T23:16:00.000-08:00

Natural Alternatives for fighting the flu There are many very effective, natural products available to help boost your immune system and keep you well during flu season without needing to inject neurotoxic poisons and blood contaminants into your body. Your immune system is the only thing that prevents you from being riddled with opportunistic infections and a host of other chronic

2005-11-27T22:57:00.000-08:00

What You Need to Know About The Proposed Model State Emergency Health Powers Act in Your State The terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent threats of biological warfare against U.S. citizens have prompted calls by public health officials to prepare for mass vaccination campaigns for anthrax and smallpox. National vaccination

2005-11-20T19:09:00.000-08:00

Council on Foreign Relations Conference on the Global Threat of Pandemic Influenza, Session 5: What Would the World Look Like After a Pandemic? [Rush Transcript; Federal News Service] - Council on Foreign Relations: "So you think, for example, New York City. We might have a wave come through, have a devastating impact, traumatize the society, and then we have a breathing period. And people try to

2005-11-19T10:30:00.000-08:00

Broad stockpiling advised for pandemic: "'Given the extent to which modern commerce relies on the precise and readily available international trade of goods and services, a shutdown of the global economic system would dramatically harm the world`s ability to meet the surging demand for essential commodities such as food and medicine during a crisis. The business community can no longer afford to

2005-11-17T15:03:00.000-08:00

Tamiflu linked to children deaths: "Tamiflu linked to children deaths Friday Nov 18 08:06 AEST WASHINGTON - U.S. regulators are studying the deaths of 12 children in Japan who took Roche AG's flu-fighting drug Tamiflu, officials said, but they said it was difficult to tell whether the drug played a role in any of the cases."

2005-11-14T08:01:00.000-08:00

The Sun Online - News: Bird flu: Sauerkraut cure: "Bird flu: Sauerkraut cure: May cure bird flu, scientists claimBy HARRY MACADAMThey believe the German pickled cabbage dish contains a bacteria that fights the disease. Eleven out of 13 chickens infected with avian flu were fed fermented cabbage Â and showed signs of recovery within a week. Professor Kang Saouk made the discovery in Seoul, South

2005-11-14T07:02:00.000-08:00

KBS GLOBAL: "Kimchi and its medicinal benefits: the value of the nation's staple side dish has been brought to light again in many foreign countries. With global fears over avian influenza spreading, kimchi is now attracting international attention for its proven benefits in treating and preventing bird flu." ABC reported a study in which they found 11 out of 13 infected chickens with bird flu

2005-11-12T21:59:00.000-08:00

H5N1 Avian Flu Virus Therapy: Conventional and Herbal Options:by Jonathan R. ByronThe H5N1 virus is spreading rapidly in bird populations across Eurasia. As virus activity in birds increases, so does the possibility that this virus will again make the jump to the human species. Left untreated, the disease it causes can be fatal in 30% or more of human cases. This article is an attempt to outline

ITAR-TASS-From Russia: Bird Flu Not Created by Man

2005-11-12T05:43:00.000-08:00

ITAR-TASS: "A total of more than 200 biological samples from 12 Russian regions have been examined in tests since July 2005, the general noted. It is enough to reject suppositions that malefactors from some countries could be involved in trigging the bird flue epidemic. It is a pure natural phenomenon, and it can be coped with, the general said."

BBC NEWS | What will doctors do if there is a pandemic? Ask Dr. Girputro

2005-11-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Indonesia in the bird flu front line: "'if there is a real pandemic, then all hospitals will collapse', said Dr Giriputro. 'Even the health workers may stay at home and take care of their own families.' That is the nightmare scenario everyone is now desperately trying to prevent.

Vaccines - Jon Rappoport interview of ex vaccine researcher

2005-11-04T08:52:00.000-08:00

Vaccines - Jon Rappoport interview of ex vaccine researcher: "What contaminants did you find in your many years of work with vaccines?" Q&A=questions and answers. A: All right. I'll give you some of what I came across, and I'll also give you what colleagues of mine found. Here's a partial list. In the Rimavex measles vaccine, we found various chicken viruses. In polio vaccine, we found

KRT Wire | 11/02/2005 | Pandemic response plan includes travel restrictions, rationing

2005-11-02T21:07:00.000-08:00

KRT Wire | 11/02/2005 | Pandemic response plan includes travel restrictions, rationing: "Issuing its long-awaited pandemic response plan Wednesday, the Bush administration made clear that a flu pandemic could make it necessary to impose travel restrictions, shut down schools and businesses, quarantine cities and ban public gatherings." Ed's Note: What will you eat during a three month quarantin

Garlic is natural antiviral that may help stop avian flu

2005-11-01T13:12:00.000-08:00

Hollister Free Lance: "Jon Barron, author of “Lessons of the Miracle Doctors,” is making the call to consider garlic one of the options to enhance the body’s ability to fight off the avian flu virus. In Barron’s online Baseline of Health Newsletter, the longtime nutraceutical formulator discusses the pathogen-destroying abilities of garlic, and he states that just building your immune system may

We’ve become a nation of sheep

2005-10-31T14:29:00.000-08:00

We’ve become a nation of sheep: "We’ve become a nation of sheep By WALTER WILLIAMS Published Sunday, October 30, 2005 President George W. Bush informed the nation, during a press conference, that he might seek to use the U.S. military to quarantine parts of the nation should there be a serious outbreak of the deadly avian flu that has killed millions of chickens and 60-some people in Southeast

VITAMIN C BEATS BIRD FLU AND OTHER VIRUSES

2005-10-27T22:03:00.000-07:00

Mega doses of C BEATS BIRD FLU AND OTHER VIRUSES: "Vitamin C Beats Bird Flu and Other Viruses, Too (OMNS) High dose vitamin C is a remarkably safe and effective treatment for viral infections. [1,2] In high doses, vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, helps kill viruses, and strengthens the body's immune system. Taking supplemental vitamin C routinely helps prevent viral infections. The Avian

Sunday Times: Doctors plan to flee flu

2005-10-24T17:01:00.000-07:00

Sunday Times: Doctors plan to flee flu [ 23oct05 ]: "'Every thinking medical professional has some sort of plan as to what they are going to do if it hits,' he said. 'Most of those are planning on not being here. I do know that people in medical and emergency services are ready to leave.'"

Effect Measure: The Federal Government WILL Not Be Able To Help You

2005-10-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Effect Measure: The cavalry isn't coming: "If a bird-flu pandemic hits the United States, don't expect to see the federal government riding to the rescue. 'Communities, in large part, will be on their own,' predicts Pat Libbey, the executive director of the National Association of County and City Health Officials.""Every community in America would go on red alert. At that point, the federal

"Your immune system is the best defense" by Mike Adams

2005-10-21T20:53:00.000-07:00

Fending off the bird flu virus:Do you want to know the big strategy, the big picture? BE HEALTHY. If there were ever a reason to transform your health, letting go of those old, unhealthy habits and doing something positive for the future of your own health, this is as good a reason as you will find. This is a great reason! Give yourself a strong, healthy immune system, so you can survive the bird

iFlu.org » - Food, Water, Essential basics---Get Ready Now!

2005-10-19T13:25:00.000-07:00

iFlu.org » - Food: "In our 'just-in-time' economy, where supermarkets rely on daily truck deliveries to keep the shelves stacked, it is likely that food and other consumables will run out early in a pandemic. It is prudent to stock up on non-perishable foodstuffs, well in advance. Bear in mind that it is possible your electricity supply may fail or become unreliable too. Hoping to live out of the

The Courier-Mail: No Point Vaccinating people now---will not work on threat

2005-10-19T12:55:00.000-07:00

The Courier-Mail: Bank warns of disease's economic effects [20oct05]: "Infectious disease experts yesterday poured cold water on Health Minister Tony Abbott's plan to vaccinate the entire Australian population against the current flu strain if tests on a new vaccine prove successful. They say there is no point vaccinating people against current strains of the virus because it won't protect them

Take charge of your own health

2005-10-15T23:26:00.000-07:00

Whether we believe there is to be a pandemic or not, there can be no disputing that we are all being swept along by events and proposals by those in government power who say they do think the threat is real. We must not make the mistake of letting government bureaucrats do our thinking. Especially when our lives could be on the line.Trusting the government to protect your personal health is

Prepare For Avian Influenza by enhancing your immune system with Vitamin C

2005-10-15T22:45:00.000-07:00

How To Protect Your Health During A Pandemic by Jonathan Campbell, Health Consultant: "The way to prepare yourself and protect your family from this influenza is not a vaccine or anti-viral drug. The best way to prepare for influenza is by enhancing your immune system and increasing the amount of vitamin C in your body."This is a great article and should be read by all. Campbell list several

Vaccines are "Toxic cocktail"

2005-10-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

Natural Health Expertise with a Nutrition and Lifestyle FocusDr. Mercola's Comment:I have long believed that vaccines can do far more harm to your health than good. This is largely related to the "toxic cocktail" of ingredients many of them include: * Aluminum hydroxide * Animal tissues * Monosodium glutamate (MSG) * Henoxyethanol (antifreeze) * Sorbitol * Sucrose * Thimerosal, a toxic

Bird flu virus reported to resist Tamiflu

2005-10-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

Bird flu virus reported to resist Tamiflu | Science Blog: "The finding suggests that health officials - now stockpiling millions of doses of the drug to forestall a global outbreak of influenza and buy time to develop and mass produce a vaccine - should also consider other options, according to Yoshihiro Kawaoka, an international authority on influenza and the senior author of the Nature paper."

Congressman Slams Bush On Militarized Police State Preparation

2005-10-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

Republican Congressman Slams Bush On Militarized Police State Preparation: "Congressman Slams Bush On Militarized Police State Preparation Ron Paul says indictment story is far more damaging than media is portraying, avian flu martial law provisions aimed at gun confiscation Paul Joseph Watson & Alex Jones | October 12 2005 Congressman Ron Paul has accused the Bush administration of attempting

Tamiflu made from Chinese star plant

2005-10-12T10:55:00.000-07:00

iWon Money & Investing: Tamiflu, which was developed to treat common flu, is made from an acid produced from the Chinese star anise plant. The plant is in limited supply. It is grown in four provinces in China and is harvested between March and May. In the past year, Roche has devised a way to make the acid, called Shikimic acid, without the plant." "'The production of Tamiflu is a complex,

UK news from The Times Online: U.S. Chaos Predicted

2005-10-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

UK news from The Times and The Sunday Times: Plan for the United States by Bush Administration will lead to chaos: "Hospitals would quickly become overwhelmed, riots would break out at vaccine clinics, civil unrest would sweep the country, and power and food would be in short supply, according to the plan, which has been years in the making. It calls for quarantine and travel restrictions but

H5N1 Great web site to keep up to date with

2005-10-09T22:01:00.000-07:00

H5N1

Flu Wiki - Consequences - Canada Sue

2005-10-09T21:54:00.000-07:00

Flu Wiki - Consequences - Canada SueWhat would it be like if the flu went pandemic? This Canadian nurse gives great insight into that possibility. If you want to get motivated to start preparing---then read this.

CNN.com - Bush military bird flu role slammed - Oct 5, 2005

2005-10-09T21:40:00.000-07:00

CNN.com - Bush military bird flu role slammed - Oct 5, 2005: "Bush military bird flu role slammedThursday, October 6, 2005 Posted: 0119 GMT (0919 HKT)WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A call by President George W. Bush for Congress to give him the power to use the military in law enforcement roles in the event of a bird flu pandemic has been criticized as akin to introducing martial law.

Daily Kos: Political Analysis and other daily rants on the state of the nation.

2005-10-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

Daily Kos: Political Analysis and other daily rants on the state of the nation.: "Preparing to deal with a disaster is like going off of a ski jump. If you put off your planning until things start happening, it's far too late to make much of a difference. Once you're headed down that ski jump, the time for planning and preparation is over.On the other hand, being prepared for disaster does not

Why Prepare?

2005-10-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

"If you don't plan, if something does occur, you end up in a crisis and everything becomes chaos." -- Loretta Haddy, state epidemiologist for the West Virginia Health Department"The situation in Southeast Asia right now is the most significant setup for a very serious public health crisis that I've seen in my 30 years in this business. We're sitting on a time bomb."-- Dr. Michael