Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Next Pandemic?



We're Not Prepared For China's Deadly Bird Flu -- Scott Gottlieb, Forbes

In Asia, more than 120 people have been sickened, and 23 are dead, from a potent strain of bird flu that has the frightening markings of a potential pandemic strain.

We have grappled with deadly pockets of potent flu outbreaks before. But this one has characteristics that make it different.

There’s a greater risk that this strain could acquire the ability to spread more easily from person to person. If it does, it could have devastating consequences.

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My Comment: Forget about Bird Flu .... this could be the next world health crisis.

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