Bird Flu
Aviation Influenza

 

It is in the news and on the minds of most of us. How do we protect ourselves should the pandemic occur?

I’ve been told that it is not a case of whether it will come as much as when it will be within our borders. There is, at this time, no vaccine to prevent it and there are few drugs to treat it. Tamiflu and Relenza are said to help if taken at the first sign of symptoms. They are prescription drugs and pricey but they might be a wise thing to have in your medicine cabinet.

I’m told by medical personnel that when it becomes freely passed from person to person and when it reaches your area, the worst risk will pass in 13 days. During that time, you should stay home and stay away from other people.

Prepare now by making sure you have 2 weeks supply of food and water in your home.

Build you immune system by making a habit of good nutrition. Develop habits that build resistance to infection. Take nutritional supplements and eat food rich in B vitamins as well as vitamin A, C, and E, zinc,  and iron. Read about these here.

Change your snacking habits. Keep a supply of fresh fruit and vegetables instead of candy and chips.

Drink water, juice (100% unsweetened) and green tea instead of soft drinks.

Tighten up your regimen of sanitary habits.

Wash your hands often. Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose or mouth, where germs most often enter your body.

 

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