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Robert G. Webster is one of the few bird flu experts confident enough to answer the key question: Will the avian flu switch from posing a terrible hazard to birds to becoming a real threat to humans
If the virus does mutate, it does not necessarily mean it will be as deadly to people as it is to birds. But experts such as Webster say they must prepare for the worst.
"I personally believe it will happen and make personal preparations," said Webster, who has stored a three-month supply of food and water at his home in case of an outbreak.
Frightening Warning
"Society just can't accept the idea that 50 percent of the population could die. And I think we have to face that possibility," Webster said. "I'm sorry if I'm making people a little frightened, but I feel it's my role."
Most scientists won't put it that bluntly, but many acknowledge that Webster could be right about the flu becoming transmissible among humans, even though they believe the 50 percent figure could be too high.
"It may not do it. There may just be too many changes. The virus may not be able to be a human virus," Moscona said.
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"I don't think that once we have human-to-human transmission, it's going to be possible to contain it," she said.
That is why nearly every viral scientist in America, perhaps the world, is waiting and watching the avian flu virus to see if it remains just a threat to birds or changes its genetic code and becomes a deadly threat to humans as well.
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
But water, who has that kind of room
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe[
Buy NANO masks or not? Stock up on benedryl or not?
Sure, I can stockpile enough foods for about 6 weeks. But water, who has that kind of room
I do know you can only do so much, and you just can't worry about it. Cause stress will kill sooner than bird flu. (not that I am attacking your post, justme, ....just making a general statement)
Webster, who has stored a three-month supply of food and water at his home in case of an outbreak.
Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
The virus may not be able to be a human virus
flyers fan
You could use water from the tap, or rain water that you collect, and then use clorox
mr conspiracy
Its not a natural virus.
check out the medical journal Lancet:
Originally posted by Nygdan
What exactly is a 3 month supply of food and water? Anyone have experience in this sort of thing?
Be warned. This new so called bird flu that is coming your way is man made.
If they wanted to create a super flu, why not merge the flu-avian flu in the lab and then release it ?
Originally posted by mr conspiracy
This time THEY wanna kill billions.
Originally posted by Nygdan
flyers fan
You could use water from the tap ... and then use clorox
... the flu doesn't spread through the water system.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Originally posted by mr conspiracy
This time THEY wanna kill billions.
[...]
'They' must be suicidal if 'they' are starting it.
Originally posted by IntelRetard
Water, rice and peanut butter are nice for surviving 6 months but toilet paper is better than news paper!!!
[edit on 16-3-2006 by IntelRetard]