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Measures against Bird Flu (English Lesson)
Saturday, January 07, 2006, 3:13 AM
Avian Flu, also know as Bird Flu, has been the headlines on television, internet news websites and as well as on almost all newspapers nowadays. This disease had cause many death. I believe that people, especially from the infected countries are now taking measures against it.One of the best way to keep away from bird flu is to vaccinate yourself. This method was recommended by a number of authorities.
Another method which many countries are now doing, is to begun to stockpile antiviral drugs to prepare for the worst case. There are two types of drugs available that can help, namely the Tamiflu and Relenza. However, recent reports had suggested that these drugs might not be good enough to help if the situation becomes pandemic, because they have not yet been tested.
This is ridiculous and I totally disagree to the selling of all these not yet tested drugs. These drugs are very expensive. If the drugs are only tested after the selling process and it happen that the test had shown these drugs are ineffective, then it would be a waste of money, especially to poor countries.I felt that The World health Organization (WHO) should have tested these drugs beforehand, so as to prevent people from buying and wasting money.
How about wearing surgical masks? This may be another method which people can do to prevent the disease. By wearing on a mask, it helps to prevent contacts with Birds' saliva, nasal secretions, and faeces. As mentioned by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Bird Flu can be transmitted through air. Therefore, wearing a mask do helps alot in prevention.
As for birds lovers, be careful. Do not get too close to birds as birds can carry the virus in their gut, without any ill effect to themselves. I strongly agree to this precaution. As everyone knows, bird flu started coming from birds and now that it had been found out that this disease could be easily spread from birds to human, it is safer to stay away from it.
It is also very important to keep yourself fit. Immune System, this is your natural defence against all illnesses and diseases. So, ensure that your Immune System is functioning as efficiently as possible. Also, make sure that what you eat and drink is natural and as nutritious as you can make it.
If you notice that you are having some symptoms of bird flu such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, eye infections, pneumonia or severe respiratory diseases (such as acute respiratory distress), do go and see a doctor immediately for a check up.
Links:
http://www.webgosearch.com/bird-flu/articles/index.php
http://www.webgosearch.com/bird-flu/articles/The-Best-Way-To-Avoid-The-Dangers-Of-Bird-Flu-Avian.phparticles/index.php
http://www.webgosearch.com/bird-flu/articles/How-To- Protect-You-And-Your-Family-From-The-Bird-Flu-Virus.php
http://www.webgosearch.com/bird-flu/articles/How-To-Protect-You-And-Your-Family-From-The-Bird-Flu-Virus.php