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Gold9472
11-12-2006, 12:02 PM
Whatever Happened To The Avian Bird Flu?

The company that made Tamiflu, Roche, refused (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5446) to share the patent. That meant that it would be the only company making A LOT of money from it.

It was discovered that Donald Rumsfeld made anywhere from $1M (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5901) to $5M (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8877) from the Avian Bird Flu scare.

Tamiflu, itself, was found to be "useless (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6854)" against the flu.

Considering the bird flu was an amazing distraction for a long period of time, that trumped any and all news, something tells me the Avian Bird Flu scare should also be investigated.

EminemsRevenge
11-12-2006, 12:13 PM
The so called pandemic is only transmitted from person-to-person within families: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12939359/With about 300 cases to date, on a planet of over six billion...that old PT Barnum phrase comes to mind...there's a sucker born every minute:)

Statistically, you probably got a better chance of hitting the lottery AND getting struck by lightning the same time than you do getting the bird flu

beltman713
11-12-2006, 12:13 PM
I guess it went to the same place the Anthrax has gone.

Gold9472
11-12-2006, 12:17 PM
A refresher...

Bird Flu Pandemic Is Possible, CDC Warns (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=661)
Bird Flu Virus 'Close To Pandemic' (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2090)
U.S. Braces For FLU Pandemic (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2108)
Scientists Warn Congress Flu Epidemic Is Imminent (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2133)
Britain Warned Over Bird Flu Pandemic (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3639)
Deadly Bird Flu Virus Is Closing In On Europe (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3920)
Britain's Elite Get Pills To Survive Bird Flu (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4284)
U.S. Buys $100 Million Of Bird Flu Vaccine (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4729)
U.S. Preparing For Bird Flue To Arrive From Eastern Asia (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5041)
Bird Flu Pandemic 'Could Kill 150m' (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5106)
"We Are In Real Trouble" (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5141)
Bush Proposes Using Military In Bird Flu Pandemic (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5210)
Bush To Push For Mass-Produced Birdflu Vaccine (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5278)
Fears That Asian Bird Flu Has Spread To Europe As Ducks Die In Romania (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5310)
Resurrecting A Killer Flu (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5328)
First Bird Flu Cases Reported In Europe (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5338)
Martial Law And The Avian Flu Pandemic (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5380)
Republican Congressman Slams Bush On Militarized Police State Preparation (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5421&highlight=Avian)
Flu Drug Maker Won't Share Patent (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5446)
Vaccine Alert As Bird Flu Hits Europe (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5451)
Donald Rumsfeld Owns Stock In Tamiflu - Now The Truth Comes Out (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5901)
Experts Dismiss Scare Over Bird Flu (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5928)
Is Avian Flu Another Pentagon Hoax? (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5973)
World Bank Helps Countries Combat Avian Flu (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6016)
KFC To Have Bird Flu Commercials On The Ready (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6115)
Tamiflu "Useless" (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6854)
U.S. Team Will Test Live-Virus Bird Flu Vaccine (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7166)
House Approves $3.8 Billion For Avian Flu (http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7167)

AuGmENTor
11-12-2006, 12:55 PM
http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7167
Not to mention, it seems like a pretty good place to make 3.8 billion dollars disappear!

AuGmENTor
11-12-2006, 12:57 PM
On October 28 the Senate passed an $8 billion emergency funding bill to address the growing Avian Flu panic.

http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7167
Correction.... 8 billion dollars.

beltman713
11-12-2006, 01:10 PM
http://www.yourbbsucks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7167
Not to mention, it seems like a pretty good place to make 3.8 billion dollars disappear!
You got that right.

Chana3812
11-13-2006, 12:29 AM
God Dammit, you guys are ruining my post election "high" and I didn't even twist one :(

somebigguy
11-15-2006, 09:43 PM
Damn, I forgot all about that.

Gold9472
11-15-2006, 09:52 PM
Damn, I forgot all about that.

Amazing how things come and go...

beltman713
11-16-2006, 05:44 AM
http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=5687549&nav=0RY5

Tamiflu Concerns

With the flu confirmed in our area, more people may be looking to tamiflu to shorten their bout with the illness. Recent news of a possible link between tamiflu and bizarre behavior in kids might be causing some people to think twice. To help you make the best decision for your family, KSLA News 12 asked a pediatric hospitalist with Sutton Children's Hospital how safe the drug is for children.
"In children a year or over it's safe. It's safe to use. If they're having behavioral problems, they need to be re-evaluated because the flu can cause that and the jury is still out on whether it's the drug or the illness," says Dr. Keith Strain.
Doctor Strain says if you notice any unusual behavior like disorientation, trouble communicating or allergic reactions in anyone who has the flu you need to see a doctor immediately.