Bird Flu

[shaolin_mike]

Hello all
Lately everyone has been raving about this bird flu pandemic that may or may not be on the way. Some think it will hit hard and cause a lot of deaths others dont seem bothered in the least. I fit somewhere in the middle that is I'm not worried right now but I think there is something to this whole bird flu so would like to prepare for it by trying to increase my immune system.
I didn't find any thread already about this topic so I thought I'd be the devil's advocate and start one. What are your opinions about this flu? Are you worried at all? Think its all a bunch of hype? Have you taken any vaccinations in anticipation? Have you made any other kind of preparation?

All opinions welcome

[Andrew]

To be honest, Mike, I think this is about the same as the SARS epidemic which never really happened. It's a sort of scare-mongering to attempt to stop the spread of this potentially dangerous virus. But when you consider how many tens of thousands (if I remember correclty) that die each year from "normal" flu ... I think it puts things into perspective.

..... and food for thought ----- what about all the "new epidemics" we DON'T get to hear about!

Best preparation for me:
- Be sensible in what you eat and drink
- Maintain a good level of personal hygene
- Avoid any unnecessary KNOWN risks
- Practice Chi Kung regularly

Andrew

[Dr.Frank Loo]

[QUOTE, I think this is about the same as the SARS epidemic which never really happened.
..... !

Best preparation for me:
- Be sensible in what you eat and drink
- Maintain a good level of personal hygene
- Avoid any unnecessary KNOWN risks
- Practice Chi Kung regularly

QUOTE]

Dear Barnett Sifu,

I have to disagree with you about SARS. As I am living in Hong Kong I know how bad the situation was then. Having had the experience of SARS I am of the opinion that the bird flu scenario is a real threat. Livng in Switzerland may not be aware of the threat as much as we do over in this part of the world. To aggravate the situation there is coverup by many governments.

If it is going to happen it will happen this winter or maybe early Spring. Beware "The Isle of March"...........

The advice you gave is very sound and valid.

Best Regards,
Frank