The Bird Flu Preparedness Planner: What it is. How it spreads. What you can do.
by Grattan Woodson
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Author: Grattan WoodsonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-11-15
ISBN: 0757304982
Number of pages: 72
Publisher: HCI
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Book Review: Brief introduction on surviving avian flu
Summary: 4 Stars
Grattan Woodson wrote the brief book, "The Bird Flu Preparedness Planner," ". . .to prepare his patients for a possible catastrophic event. . ." (page 83). The book, as the title suggests, is a nuts and bolts volume, giving readers a brief introduction to avian flu (with a focus on H5N1) and how to deal with it if a pandemic breaks out.
There are introductory chapters about the nature of avian flu and why it could be so destructive of human life. The chapter beginning on page 21 is where this becomes a useful "how to do it" manual. This looks at "pre-pandemic" preparations, including preparing stockpiles of medicines and supplies that one might need if pandemic strikes. There is also am listing of nonperishable foodstuffs that are worth collecting beforehand.
The chapter beginning on page 41 speaks of home flu treatment advice. The author notes that one of the single most important pieces of advice is to (page 41): ". . .make sure [people] have plenty of fluids. Dehydration must be prevented, as this can be fatal in a patient who would otherwise survive." Diet recommendations for those afflicted with flu are enumerated as well.
One of the more sobering presentations in this book is a set of maps showing how rapidly that the 1918 pandemic swept across the United States. From a small outbreak in mid-September, we see the entire country infected by October 13th.
For those interested in a brief introduction as to what one might do to prepare, this is a useful volume. Of course, the brevity is also a problem if one wants much more detail. But if what one wants is "quick, dirty, and brief," this is a volume worth looking at.
Summary of The Bird Flu Preparedness Planner: What it is. How it spreads. What you can do.
Why Take the Chance?The Bird Flu is real. It's deadly. And it's spreading. Within the next year it could threaten your home, your livelihood, your family and even your life. It may not become the pandemic many experts now fear, but do you really want to take the chance of being totally unprepared?
This book is not hype. It's not scare tactics. It's the facts: what avian influenza is and what it can become from a physician who understands not only the bird flu, but what you realistically can and should do to protect your loved ones. Inside you'll find:
- A brief history of flu pandemics (like the 1918 flu)
- The current state of the bird flu
- Possible consequences of a flu epidemic
- How to prevent infection for you and your family
- Your personal medical and supply kit
- What to do if someone is infected
There's no better preparation than information. Before you make any decisions, get the facts from the doctor who knows.
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