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The threat of pandemic influenza

Date 3/23/2006 12:00 AM | Topic: Letters to the Editor neoprene seat covers

Influenza Treatments Influenza normally afflicts people in autumn and winter, which means the time of influenza affliction is just around the corner. Of late, the threat of the flu has doubled with the feared spread of avian bird flu. Both influenza and avian bird flu can be treated through various medications, all of which are prescription medicines.

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The recent Nobel Peace Prize Forum was a great chance for us to leave the Luther Bubble for a brief time, as it brought to campus speakers and presenters that infused us with passion and calls to action on issues involving our world.

Influenza FAQs Come autumn and winter and its time for influenza season. While the flu has always been dreaded for its highly contagious nature, the threat has recently been increased manifold on account of the dreaded spread of the avian bird flu. At such a time, it is very important to know what influenza is and what are the possible risks related to it

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"Businesses should evaluate all real and perceived risks to their organisation, " said Richard Smith, employment services director at Croner. "While it may be more front of mind to prepare for other threats, such as terrorism, a pandemic could cause even greater disruption, " he warned. HSBC has announced it is creating contingency plans based on the worst case scenario of having half its global workers absent if a bird flu pandemic occurs.

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One of the main speakers was one of our own. Dr. Michael Osterholm ('75), an internationally known expert on infectious disease, reiterated the same message that he has been conveying for some time in regard to pandemic influenza (flu). Pandemic influenza is going to happen, but nobody knows when or how severe it will be. He is just one of many experts uttering this same warning.

''The more antibodies, the better. But even at lower levels, there is a possibility of protection, '' Goodman said. Despite its limited effectiveness, the vaccine still could prove better than nothing in an outbreak, said Norman Baylor, director of the vaccine office at the FDA, according to the AP. ''The benefit of having a licensed vaccine against a potential pandemic influenza virus strain must be weighed against the risk of having no vaccine at the time of an inevitable influenza pandemic, '' Baylor told the advisory panel. flu strain.

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Influenza (also commonly known as the flu) is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Caused by the influenza virus, it can generally hit anyone at any time. However autumn and winter are the most active seasons for the flu virus. These are also the season when migratory birds bring with them an increased threat of avian bird flu. remember, it's free and without any obligation.

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We urge you to step out of the Luther Bubble again and start thinking about pandemic influenza. We are asking you to start thinking about pandemic influenza from a rational mindset. Nobody can say when this will happen or how bad this will be. It could be extremely bad or very mild. If it is extremely bad, the global economy will stop, international and state borders will be sealed, people will not want to go to work for fear of getting sick. The best response to this threat is a strong defense. industrial petroleum products
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Start asking those tough questions: What will Luther do in the case of pandemic influenza? What will I do? How will I take care of my family? Who will take care of me if I get sick? Where will we get our food? Should I have some food and water stored? Have a conversation with your family about this. Make a plan of action. petroleum products
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Start practicing proper hygiene. Pandemic influenza will be spread the same way as the current flu. Cover your coughs and sneezes with your upper arm. Wash your hands well. rubatex msds
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More info about pandemic influenza can be found on the U.S. Government Web site, or the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Web site rubatex pipe
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We urge you to be informed, be prepared and take action. rubatex 180
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Leah Doerr ('06) and Nick Kelley ('06)