Bird Flu Immunization - The Facts
Bird Flu Immunization - does it exist?
No, there is currently no immunization that will immunize people against the H5N1 Bird Flu virus.
Currently many countries are trying to develop a Bird Flu vaccination and many health organisations are working to make sure access is gained as quickly as possible once one is developed and available.
From the onset of a flu pandemic it may take up to 6 months for a Bird Flu vaccination to be developed and made available in sufficient quantities.
Without immunization, what should you do in a Bird flu Pandemic?
Until such time as a Bird Flu Immunization has been developed and made available, the only sensible approach to your well being and that of your family, is one of care and prevention.
Drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza may help to prevent being infected by the H5N1 Bird Flu virus but neither are a Bird Flu immunization. What Tamiflu and Relenza do is to inhibit the growth of the Influenza A type virus in the human body. Taking these drugs will inhibit and prevent the growth of the Bird Flu virus before the secondary and more serious complications take place. It is these secondary complications such as Pneumonia and breathing difficulties that can be the cause of death.
Tamiflu is used to treat some types of flu in patients who have had symptoms of the flu for 2 days or less. Tamiflu is in a class of drugs called neuraminidase inhibitors. These drugs work by stopping the growth and spread of the Bird Flu virus in your body. Tamiflu helps shorten the time you have flu symptoms like nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, fever and chills.
For more detailed information about what steps you can take to prevent getting the Bird Flu, visit the relevant page entitled "What can you do to prevent getting the Bird Flu".
For more detailed information about Tamiflu and Relenza visit the relevant page entitled "Bird Flu Drugs"
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Bird Flu Immunization information from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention also provides further information about Bird Flu Immunization
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases also provides a page detailing news of current Bird Flu Immunization trials
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