Flu Moment
No, I am not regressing to our typical flu season. I am talking about Avian Bird Flu. With all the hot topics of politics, immigration, steroids and etc, bird flu has disappeared from the headlines.
In November of '05 the World Health Organization announced 124 cases with 63 deaths. Now, there has been a bird found in the US with the virus. Bush says we wil spend $1,2 billion for a vaccine. Will we actually do that? Nothing has been said in our media, but the Chinese press here is still talking about it and they have recently made the following sugggestions for prevention:
Do not travel abroad if you are sick. Many international airports are monitoring people arriving for symptoms and you could be quarantined.
Upon return from travel to countries with avian flu outbreaks see a doctor if you have flu symptoms for more than 10 days.
Chinese herbalist, Lee Guo-Ron recommends star anise and fennel seed to boost the immune system. Star anise has antibiotic properties and can be used as an antiseptic, he said.
Stay away from live poultry markets or the slaughter of live chickens.
Wear gloves or wash your hands immediately after killing a live chicken.
And as my friend, Carl, the veteranarian says, the best rule is wash, wash, wash those hands a lot.
In November of '05 the World Health Organization announced 124 cases with 63 deaths. Now, there has been a bird found in the US with the virus. Bush says we wil spend $1,2 billion for a vaccine. Will we actually do that? Nothing has been said in our media, but the Chinese press here is still talking about it and they have recently made the following sugggestions for prevention:
Do not travel abroad if you are sick. Many international airports are monitoring people arriving for symptoms and you could be quarantined.
Upon return from travel to countries with avian flu outbreaks see a doctor if you have flu symptoms for more than 10 days.
Chinese herbalist, Lee Guo-Ron recommends star anise and fennel seed to boost the immune system. Star anise has antibiotic properties and can be used as an antiseptic, he said.
Stay away from live poultry markets or the slaughter of live chickens.
Wear gloves or wash your hands immediately after killing a live chicken.
And as my friend, Carl, the veteranarian says, the best rule is wash, wash, wash those hands a lot.
posted by Ma Carr at 11:36 AM
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