Survive Bird Flu

The best way to survive a bird flu pandemic is to avoid infection with the bird flu virus.

This web site provides information on how to use disposable masks, respirators and gloves and outlines useful infection control practices that will help you and your family survive a pandemic.

A bird flu pandemic?

A pandemic is an outbreak of a particular disease that spreads quickly throughout the world. A bird flu pandemic will occur if the present strain of the avian influenza virus (H5N1) mutates into a form of the virus that can be passed easily from person to person.

If the bird flu virus mutates, the new virus could be very contagious and lethal, since humans would not have a natural immunity against it. The virus would spread rapidly and many millions of people would not survive, especially younger people.

Recently it was discovered that the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has mutated into different strains, which could complicate the production of an effective vaccine and antiviral medicines.

How to Survive a Bird Flu Pandemic

If a pandemic occurs, you will also need to understand how transmission of the bird flu virus may occur and ways to avoid contact with the virus. Click on the following links for information on how to prevent infection at home and at work.

This website will also show you excellent handwashing techniques, how to care for a bird flu patient, how to handle contaminated laundry, and safe cleaning procedures.

So take the time to find out what protective equipment is available, assemble a survival kit, and stockpile some natural flu remedies, in the event that antiviral drugs and vaccines to prevent bird flu aren't immediately available.

The more you know about infection control, and the treatments and remedies that can give you relief from flu symptoms, the more likely you are to survive a bird flu pandemic.