How to Survive a Bird Flu or Swine Flu Pandemic
The best way to survive a bird flu or swine flu pandemic is to avoid infection with the viruses. This web site outlines useful infection control practices and provides information on how to use disposable masks, respirators and gloves that will help you and your family survive a pandemic.
What is a pandemic?
A pandemic is an outbreak of a particular disease that spreads quickly throughout the world. In June 2009, the World Health Organization declared a global swine flu (H1N1) pandemic, but also said the current pandemic seemed to be moderate, and causing only mild illness in most cases.
The new virus is a combination of the bird flu and swine flu viruses, and most people do not have a natural immunity against it. The virus is spreading rapidly and many millions of people will be affected, especially younger people.
More information on the Swine Flu epidemic.
How to Avoid Infection with the Bird Flu or Swine Flu Virus
Flu viruses are spread very easily, so you need to understand how transmission of the flu viruses takes place and ways to avoid contact with them. The following links provide information on how to prevent flu infection at home and at work.
These links provide information on handwashing techniques, how to care for a flu patient, how to handle contaminated laundry, and safe cleaning procedures.
You could also assemble a survival kit, and stockpile some natural flu remedies, in the event that antiviral drugs, and swine flu and bird flu vaccines aren't immediately available.
The more you know about infection control and ways to relieve flu symptoms, the more likely you are to survive a swine flu or bird flu pandemic.