Bird Flu otherwise known as the H5N1 Avian Flu virus, has caused panic across the globe. Its recent epidemic led many people to change their concept to that Bird Flu is no harmless thing. There are many strains of Bird Flu, the most harmful being the H5N1 virus, the mutated form of Bird Flu. Due to the constant mutation of the Bird Flu virus, the government and several health organizations such as the WHO (World Health Organization) are urging the public to take precaution.
One of the precaution measure taken by the public is to vaccinate oneself. This in my opinion is probably the easiest and the cheapest way to protect yourself. The vaccine could be even an ordinary flu vaccine.
Another way to safeguard against this virus is to stock your medical supply. Some of the antiviral drugs which might want to have in stock are the Tamiflu drug and the Relenza drug. Flu medication may also help.
I advise purchasing Tamiflu over Relenza as Tamiflu is easier to use, compared to Relenza. This is due to the fact that Tamiflu is taken as a tablet through the mouth, just like any other pill, while Relenza requires inhaling of the substance (using an additional equipment known as the 'diskhaler') , which most of us is not used to. Furthermore, Relenza is not really tested to be effective against the Bird Flu.
It is also advisable that you keep your body fit and healthy, as this will help increase your immunity, making your body more resistant against the virus. This does not only give you protection against Bird Flu, it could protect you from other diseases too!
Protection against the virus can also be gained by wearing a surgical mask. However, I feel that this precaution is a little premature.
Also, knowledge of the virus and the situation could be very useful, as it will give you information on the current trend of the situation, should the virus undergo any changes.
Be aware that the Bird Flu virus can mutate, thus causing certain antiviral drugs to be ineffective against it.
Links:
How to Protect You and Your Family
The Best Way to Avoid the Dangers of Bird Flu
Should I Be Worried?
FAQ on Bird Flu
Facts and myths on the Bird Flu virus:
Myth: You can get the virus from eating infected poultry.
Fact: Not really. It is safe to eat poultry provided that it has been cooked properly. This is because the virus can be easily killed by heat.
Myth: All kinds of Bird Flu are dangerous.
Fact: Most Bird Flu viruses do not infect humans
Myth: A person with Bird Flu can spread the disease to others.
Fact: So far there are only cases of bird-to-human infections.
Fact: 60 people have been killed by Bird Flu from 2003 to 2005, meaning that 1 to 2 people die from Bird Flu every month.
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As of Dec. 15, according to the World Health Organization, 139 people have been infected with the virus and 71 have died.
But Tamiflu resistance has also been reported in seasonal flu strains, although usually at low levels, Dr. Moscona said. However, there is evidence that under-treatment with the drug can lead to resistance rates of nearly 20%, she said.
Such under-treatment is likely to arise if patients treat themselves and family members from personal stockpiles, she argues.
The other neuraminidase inhibitor, Relenza, has not been shown to produce resistance, Dr. Moscona said, because its chemical structure is different from that of Tamiflu. The neuraminidase active site actually changes shape to allow Tamiflu to bind to it; any of several viral variations can prevent the alteration.
On the other hand, the active site accommodates Relenza without a morphological change, making resistance less likely, she said.
The downside is that Relenza is only available in inhaled form, making it unsuitable for patients whose respiration is compromised.
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