Everyone now knows that Bird Flu is killing chickens and wild birds all over the world.
What we don't know is how dangerous the outbreak is for humans. Dr. Greene cuts through the hype and hysteria to explain exactly what we need to be prepared for, and what we can do to keep ourselves safe if a pandemic happens. In an authoritative and easy-to-understand style, Dr. Greene explains:
--Available medicines and vaccines
--The likelihood of a global catastrophe like 1918
--What to eat and what to avoid
--What we need to know about our pets, and much more.
The Bird Flu Pandemic will help you make the right choices for you and your family.
Offers a brief history of flu pandemics, discusses the nature of the H5N1 virus currently in Asia, outlines global strategies used to monitor outbreaks, and addresses such concerns as prevention and treatment.| Introduction |
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| PART I A BRIEF HISTORY OF PANDEMICS |
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Chapter 1 A Brief History of Flu Pandemics |
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| PART II ABOUT THE BIRD FLU |
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Chapter 2 The ABCs of Influenza Viruses, or All About the Flu |
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Chapter 3 A Bird Flu Primer |
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| PART III THE CURRENT SITUATION |
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Chapter 4 H5N1 Is on the Move |
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Chapter 5 Betting on Bird Flu—the Real Risks |
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Chapter 6 Preparing for the Next Pandemic— Global Strategies |
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| PART IV TREATMENTS AND PROTECTION |
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Chapter 7 All About Flu Vaccines |
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Chapter 8 All About Flu Drugs |
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Chapter 9 Protection from and Preparation for the Flu |
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Chapter 10 Conclusion: It's Not If, But When (and How Bad) |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Resources |
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DR. JEFFREY GREENE is the Infectious Disease Section Chief at Tisch Hospital/NYU Medical Center** in New York City. He has been selected as one of The Best Doctors in New York by New York Magazine, one of The Best Doctors in America by American Health Magazine*, and one of The Best Internists in the Nation by Town and Country Magazine. He has also received the New York City Police Commissioner's Commendation of Honor for Heroic Action. He lives in New York City. KAREN MOLINE is a journalist whose articles have appeared in publications around the globe, and she has ghostwritten many nonfiction books. She also lives in New York City.
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