Avian Flu, Updates, Releases, and Public Quarantine Info Released

By Dana G Smith
Keywords: Bird flu, Avian flu, US, America, WHO, Quarantine
 

 

Avian flu influenza has hit hard in the third world nations.  The latest news out of one of the hardest hit nations, Indonesia has come from the Ministry of Health. The H5N1 avian influenza has killed a 30 year old female on November 3. So far 90 out of 112 confirmed cases have died. [http://www.who.int/csr/don/2007_11_05a/en/index.html]
Moreover, it was in June of 2006 when the New York Times reported that the ‘human to human infections have occurred’. The report was issued during a cluster of Avian flu cases that hit Indonesia. Previously authorities played down the ‘human to human’ infection spread, but the Times released the statement that “it appears likely that there have been many more human-to-human infections than the authorities have previously acknowledged.” [www.edwardsburgargus.com/articles/2007/04/19/sports/vasports10.txt]

The human to human spread occurs when the virus acquires sufficient human genes, which will allow transmission from one person to another. According to some WHO estimates up to 7.4 million people could die from the Avian Flu.  The pandemic of 1918 killed an estimated 40-50 million people worldwide.  There is no way to tell, but authorities all over the globe are watching the Avian flu. Most believe that it will eventually make its way to the US.
So far, this flu has not been a viable worry here in this country. However, again the authorities have been preparing through all government agencies, CERT, FEMA, Police, and other organizations.  There was found in the Michigan area some swans that the authorities found with the Avian virus. This was earlier in 2007. The authorities have said the virus has two types of pathogen (micro-organism or virus which will cause disease), the low and high pathogens, which so far, only the low pathogen has been found in America. [www.edwardsburgargus.com/articles/2007/04/19/sports/vasports10.txt]
The government has a website in which you can find out your state plans on the pandemic which they believe is coming. Go to [wdh.state.wy.us/epiid/wpirp.pdf ]. The state website for our area described what a pandemic was. There are different levels of awareness, but the one which you need to worry is when the Pandemic is described as large, increased, and sustained human to human spread in general population, and the virus is adapted to humans and fully transmissible.

In our state, and I believe this is probably standard for most States. They health officer has the power to Quarantine and isolate. A pdf, which has this information, stated what the State Health officer does. The statement below is just a minute portion, but look at the words: establish, maintain, enforce isolation, quarantine, and to exercise such physical control over. All words which describe the potential trouble this nation will face.
The WDH, through the State Health Officer, or under his/her direction and supervision, has the power to establish, maintain and enforce isolation and quarantine, and in pursuance thereof, and for such purpose only, to exercise such physical control over property and over the persons of the people within this state as necessary for the protection of the public health (W.S. 35-1-240). Any person who has been quarantined may appeal to the district court at any time for release from the quarantine (W.S. 35-4-112).
The response of the State Health Officer further states that they will close all public buildings, theatres, schools, malls, churches, and anywhere people gather. They will close all public buildings, events, and will in all this say they are protecting the public. (W.S. 35-1-240).
Further, when such a pandemic occurs, mandatory vaccination may be used on people, and the statement below comes directly from the state Bird flu readiness plan. Again look at the words below which say: withholds or refuses consent for himself, minor, or other incompetent person, or if such treatment is needed to protect the health of others, then they will be quarantined. The trouble here is, the power and authority during this pandemic. When they gain control, will they again let loose such power? Today, many see the controls of the government as threatening as many third world dictatorships, who does the same things.
If a person withholds or refuses consent for himself, a minor or other incompetent when the vaccination or medical treatment is reasonably needed to protect the health of others from a disease carrying the risk of death or disability, then the person for whom the vaccination or medical treatment is refused may be quarantined by the State Health Officer.  
The Government has issued an update to the pandemic information. According to the website [www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/pandemic-influenza-oneyear.html] The United States is collaborating closely with both Canada and Mexico through what they call the Security and Prosperity Partnership to coordinate surveillance efforts for the early detection of the virus in wild birds. This is something that must be done, but this is one point the government will use to push their North American Union plan known as the SPP.  What this will lead too, is the establishment of the NAU.

The site also mentioned that the government has planned a “series of layered border measures that may be implemented during a sever pandemic.” The US plans to stop flights to other countries, health guidance or restrictions to travelers coming into the US. Also the US will implement other public health measures to limit the spread of the pandemic.
Moreover, DARPA is also onboard the Avian flu pandemic potential. If you don’t think this is real, then do more studying. The DARPA is onboard to created vaccine in 12 weeks of the Avian outbreak. They plan on doing this to make an estimated 3 million doses of vaccine for our fighting men and women.  Making the vaccine so quickly will be a challenge because now, most vaccines take 6 months.

 Below you will find a recent press release from the Gov on the H5N1.

 

FDA Approves First U.S. Vaccine for Humans Against the Avian Influenza Virus H5N1
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the first approval in the United States of a vaccine for humans against the H5N1 influenza virus, commonly known as avian or bird flu.

The vaccine could be used in the event the current H5N1 avian virus were to develop the capability to efficiently spread from human to human, resulting in the rapid spread of the disease across the globe. Should such an influenza pandemic emerge, the vaccine may provide early limited protection in the months before a vaccine tailored to the pandemic strain of the virus could be developed and produced.

“The threat of an influenza pandemic is, at present, one of the most significant public health issues our nation and world faces,” said Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs. “The approval of this vaccine is an important step forward in our protection against a pandemic.”

The H5N1 virus is one version of the influenza A virus commonly found in birds. Unlike seasonal influenza, where infection ranges from mild to serious symptoms in most people, the disease caused by H5N1 is far more severe and happens quickly, with pneumonia and multi-organ failure commonly seen.

While there have been no reported human cases of H5N1 infection in the United States, almost 300 people worldwide have been infected with this virus since 2003 and more than half of them have died. To date, H5N1 influenza has remained primarily an animal disease but should the virus acquire the ability for sustained transmission among humans, people will have little immunity to this virus and the potential for an influenza pandemic would have grave consequences for global public health.

“The timing and severity of an influenza pandemic is uncertain, but the danger remains very real,” said Jesse L. Goodman, M.D., M.P.H., Director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “We are working closely with other government agencies, global partners and the vaccine industry to facilitate the development, licensure and availability of needed supplies of safe and effective vaccines to protect against the pandemic threat.”

The vaccine was obtained from a human strain and is intended for immunizing people 18 through 64 years of age who could be at increased risk of exposure to the H5N1 influenza virus contained in the vaccine. H5N1 influenza vaccine immunization consists of two intramuscular injections, given approximately one month apart. The manufacturer, sanofi pasteur Inc., will not sell the vaccine commercially. Instead, the vaccine has been purchased by the federal government for inclusion within the National Stockpile for distribution by public health officials if needed. The vaccine will be manufactured at sanofi pasteur’s Swiftwater, Pa., facility.

A clinical study was conducted to collect safety information and information on recipient’s immune responses and to determine the appropriate vaccine dose. A total of 103 healthy adults received a 90 microgram dose of the vaccine by injection followed by another 90 microgram dose 28 days later. In addition, there were approximately 300 healthy adults who received the vaccine at doses lower than 90 micrograms and a total of 48 who received a placebo injection.

The vaccine was generally well tolerated, with the most common side effects reported as pain at the injection site, headache, general ill feeling and muscle pain. The study showed that 45 percent of individuals who received the 90 microgram, two-dose regimen developed antibodies at a level that is expected to reduce the risk of getting influenza. Although the level of antibodies seen in the remaining individuals did not reach that level, current scientific information on other influenza vaccines suggests that less than optimal antibody levels may still have the potential to help reduce disease severity and influenza-related hospitalizations and deaths. Additional information on this H5N1 influenza vaccine is being collected on safety and effectiveness in other age groups and will be available to FDA in the near future.

With the support of FDA, the U.S. National Institutes of Health and other government agencies, sanofi pasteur and other manufacturers are working to develop a next generation of influenza vaccines for enhanced immune responses at lower doses, using technologies intended to boost the immune response. Meanwhile, the approval and availability of this vaccine will enhance national readiness and the nation’s ability to protect those at increased risk of exposure.

For more information on the government’s preparedness efforts, visit: www.pandemicflu.gov.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01611.html

 

 

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Dana G Smith is the author of D-Day For America, a prophecy book of what is coming to America. Published by Xulon Press, ISBN: 1-59781-843-7. Dana is the editor of the W.I.B.R. online Web Sites.

He Hosts WARN Radio, “into the night”, airing Fridays 9 PM Pacific on The America Voice radio network.  He also is The Watchman of W.A.R.N. Radio Network, www.warn-usa.com.

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Dana is a Watchman, “let the Watchman declare what he see’s Isaiah 21:6. He is also an investigative and research journalist who lives in the Midwest. You can contact him through his websites or email watchman at wingswatchman.org.

 

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