Bradford Frank M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Bird Flu and TamifluMaking Your Supply of Tamiflu Go Farther in an Emergency
I have discussed Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir) previously see Bird Flu: Tamiflu and Relenza for Prevention and Treatment in the Articles section on our Web site, http://www.AvoidBirdFlu.com.
Date Posted: January 12, 2006
Bird Flu: Human Infection
Bird flu is a disease caused by a specific type of avian (bird) influenza virus, the so-called H5N1 virus. This virus was first discovered in birds in China in 1997, and since then has infected 125 people in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and...
Date Posted: January 06, 2006
Bird Flu: Tamiflu and Relenza for Prevention and Treatment
According to a recent report on influenza in the Journal of Virology, Although vaccination is the ideal way to reduce the interspecies spread of influenza viruses, the preparation of a new vaccine takes six months or more.
Date Posted: January 06, 2006
A Bird-Flu Pandemic Could Start Tomorrow
Bird flu is a disease caused by a specific type of avian (bird) influenza virus, the so-called H5N1 virus. This virus was first discovered in birds in China in 1997 and since then has infected 125 people in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and...
Date Posted: January 03, 2006
Bird Flu: Why Modern Medicine Wont Save Us
Very often when people begin to learn about bird flu, they jump to the conclusion that because medicine has advanced by quantum leaps since the 1918-19 influenza pandemic (global epidemic), there is nothing to worry about.
Date Posted: December 16, 2005
Bird Flu: Personal Preparedness Must Include These 4 Critical Areas
The recent hurricanes Katrina and Rita have been powerful reminders of how destructive the forces of nature can be, and how preparation for them can mitigate their effects.
Date Posted: December 08, 2005