Whatever Happened To The Avian Bird Flu?

Whatever Happened To The Avian Bird Flu?

The company that made Tamiflu, Roche, refused 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 to $5M from the Avian Bird Flu scare.

Tamiflu, itself, was found to be "useless" 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.

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

I guess it went to the same place the Anthrax has gone.

A refresher...

Bird Flu Pandemic Is Possible, CDC Warns
Bird Flu Virus 'Close To Pandemic'
U.S. Braces For FLU Pandemic
Scientists Warn Congress Flu Epidemic Is Imminent
Britain Warned Over Bird Flu Pandemic
Deadly Bird Flu Virus Is Closing In On Europe
Britain's Elite Get Pills To Survive Bird Flu
U.S. Buys $100 Million Of Bird Flu Vaccine
U.S. Preparing For Bird Flue To Arrive From Eastern Asia
Bird Flu Pandemic 'Could Kill 150m'
"We Are In Real Trouble"
Bush Proposes Using Military In Bird Flu Pandemic
Bush To Push For Mass-Produced Birdflu Vaccine
Fears That Asian Bird Flu Has Spread To Europe As Ducks Die In Romania
Resurrecting A Killer Flu
First Bird Flu Cases Reported In Europe
Martial Law And The Avian Flu Pandemic
Republican Congressman Slams Bush On Militarized Police State Preparation
Flu Drug Maker Won't Share Patent
Vaccine Alert As Bird Flu Hits Europe
Donald Rumsfeld Owns Stock In Tamiflu - Now The Truth Comes Out
Experts Dismiss Scare Over Bird Flu
Is Avian Flu Another Pentagon Hoax?
World Bank Helps Countries Combat Avian Flu
KFC To Have Bird Flu Commercials On The Ready
Tamiflu "Useless"
U.S. Team Will Test Live-Virus Bird Flu Vaccine
House Approves $3.8 Billion For Avian Flu

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!

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On October 28 the Senate passed an $8 billion emergency funding bill to address the growing Avian Flu panic.

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

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Originally Posted by AuGmENTor

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!

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You got that right.

God Dammit, you guys are ruining my post election "high" and I didn't even twist one :(

Damn, I forgot all about that.

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Originally Posted by somebigguy

Damn, I forgot all about that.

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Amazing how things come and go...

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.