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Author: RICHARD-FL
Subject: Alternate to TAMIFLU
Posted: June 25 2008 at 2:14pm

I recently went to my Doctor for a annual physical.  I asked about Bird Flu and if he would give me TAMIFLU for use by myself and other family members.  He stated that with the Government and States buying up all they could find that I would have a hard time finding any.  They would need to test me to see if it was the Flu before giving me TAMIFLU.

That afternoon I was in a Major brand Drug Store and asked if they carried TAMIFLU as a prescription drug.  Their answer was NO, that all amounts are held by the State and Federal Government.  They stated if I had the Flu and was prescribed TAMIFLU then they would be able to have it delivered with 48 hours. 48 hours is too late and too little.  It needs to be taken within 12/24 hours to have effect according to the CDC. Cost $128.95 for 10  30mg tabs. (Enought for one person) 
 
So what to do?  I did some research and found a drug that you can buy over the counter at a vary reasonable price.  What is it?    ELDERBERRY'S.      
 
**"...Two randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind studies demonstrated the elderberry extract, Sambucol, effectively inhibited both influenza A and B strains when given orally to patients in the first 48 hours of influenza symptoms..". 
 
The results of the study are:  "...In the earlier study, 27 individuals experiencing typical early flu symptoms were given Sambucol or placebo daily for three days—2 tablespoons (children) or four tablespoons (adults). Patients were followed for six days and symptoms monitored. Serum from all subjects was analyzed for antibodies to influenza A and B at the initial dose and during the convalescent phase. In the treatment group, significant improvement in flu symptoms was observed in 93.3 percent of subjects within two days after initial dosing, while 91.7 percent of the control group demonstrated improvement after six days..."
 
 It may not be as effective as TAMIFLU, but it can be found now in your health food stores.  I plan on buying enough to start my family on it as soon as Bird flu starts  to spread and continuing for 12 weeks.
 
** Quotes are taken from another WEB site involved in H5N1 research.  
 
Does anyone else have information about drugs that MAY eliminate or replace TAMIFLU?  or other ideas?
 
 
]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.avianflutalk.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20698&PID=167841#167841 General Discussion : A Recent Health Poll http://www.avianflutalk.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21019&PID=170127#170127 Event Date: September 01 2008 - September 01 2009
Author: RICHARD-FL
Subject: A Recent Health Poll
Posted: September 01 2008 at 4:18pm

From the Harvard School of Public Health:

Pandemic Bird Flu.  If human outbreaks occur:

People will avoid travel                        75%

Will skip their jobs and stay home      68%

Will skip public events                          71%

Have begun to prepare                        2%

Analysis: The U.S. economy will temporarily shut down, causing severe disruptions in essential services and basic infrastructure, including electricity, gasoline, food, emergency services, law enforcement, telecommunications and more.

Inevitable during an outbreak: National Guard called in to run essential services. Gunpoint quarantine of infected communities or neighborhoods (already happening in India). Skyrocketing street value of antiviral drugs, herbs and medicines, as well as preparedness items.

Any one surprised by this poll?

Link is to another Bird Flu Web Site:

http://www.birdfludefense.com/...

RICH-FL
 
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