Bird flu: the secret Cabinet document

Discussed in this article are the plans for mass graves, best and worst case scenarios concerning deaths, and plans for vaccination of the population - depending on priority, of course.



With all "secret" documents discovered, it is necessary to wonder if they are real or not. However, this article seems to at least be accurate in its discussion of the bird flu. What is of concern is the statement that the bird flu would only take 2 - 3 weeks to become wide spread after entering the country - assuming it could travel to humans.

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Mmm, yes, well, thinking it could travel human-to-human is the main point. If it can, they're all screwed. 700, 000 easy. That virus is some bad stuff.

But if it cannot, and can only be passed on through airbourne life to make major jumps from place to place, then the number will be a lot less, around the order of 20, 000 people [guestimate].

But once that virus manages direct, first degree human-to-human transmission, then the pissy little quarantine measures we have in place will count for NOTHING. By the time the government open thier eyes we will all be dead.

Thanks, an interesting article - good find

It is always very intersting to read how different governments discuss various possibilities to prepaire for possible worst cases.

[edit on 3-4-2006 by Riwka]

High fatality worst case scenarios involve human-to-human respiratory transmission.

But the H5N1 virus is like HIV/AIDS - it is shed in bodily fluids and spreads mainly via wastewater into waterways, and on physical contact. The virus can live for months on cold surfaces and up to 200 days in water; it infects fish, and animals that drink contaminated water. Unlike most flus, H5N1 can enter the human body through the gut as well as the respiratory system - via contaminated water and infected meat. Other vectors may exist as well.






Although H5N1 bird flu has been associated with gastro symptoms for a long time, the link is dismissed by the media - presumably to prevent panic and protect the meat industry.

I wouldn't get the vaccine if I were you. It could have the link hidden in it to allow easier transmission. If the vaccine is introduced, I want to see the president take it first.

how do you know if the govt hasnt done the link already , thru the regular flu shots u get.

Thanks, soficrow, for the additional informaiton and links. If H5N1 does survive in water for approx 200 days, than many will contract the disease. Where I live, Alaska, we are in the migratory bird flight path and they are expecting infected birds in the next few weeks. Since we get our water from lakes that ducks, geese and other waterfowl like to frequent, this may be an issue.

What I am wondering is if temperature (our lakes are very cold) and the addition of chemicals during water treatment have any effect on the virus. I will check this out when I can.

As for taking or not taking a flu shot - I have never taken a flu shot, but if offered I may take it int his case. I really doubt that the govt is planning a mass execution of the American population. There are easier and cheaper ways of doing that. What I won't do is enter into any quarantine stations - I will be at home with my family, protecting them as necessary

Oh, I have taken my bird feeder down - I usually have herds of little birds on my deck - they poop alot. However, the hummingbird feeder stays.

Peace to all!

I'm glad I didn't get the flu shot, then. I bet the new Tamiflu meds will have stuff in them too. I agree, I want Bush to take the shot before I do.

sacrifice - PLEASE, do not go after the birds. This disease is way complex and has many vectors. The birds really are being scapegoated. Probably to identify a target/villain, prevent panic, etc.

DO filter and BOIL YOUR WATER. This virus thrives in cold; dies more quickly in hot weather.

Good luck - and save those hummingbirds.