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How to Survive the Current Swine Flu Pandemic

"The only thing harder than preparing for an emergency is explaining why you didn't."

Flu pandemics occur with predictable regularity, generally about three per century. The last major one was in 1918 when approximately 50 million people died. There were two more of less serious magnitude in 1957 and 1968.

The H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus that is currently sweeping the globe is disturbingly reminiscent of the great Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. It, too, was a swine flu virus. It started in the spring, infecting mainly young and healthy people, and returned in the fall with a virulence that left more than 50 million people dead.

Hope for the best, but plan for the worst...

Addressing the Pan American Health Organization’s

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(PAHO) 46th Directing Council meeting in Washington on September 27, 2005, WHO (World Health Organization) Director-General, Lee Jong-wook stated that there will be another influenza pandemic and failure to prepare for it appropriately will have “catastrophic consequences".

“There is a storm brewing that will test us all. We must anticipate it and prepare to the very best of our combined ability,” he said.

And now it's here. Back in 2005 we all thought it would be the H5N1 (Bird Flu) virus that would bring the next pandemic. Hopefully the Swine Flu will be less dangerous, but who knows? Flu viruses have a disturbing habit of changing their genetic makeup, and sometimes they bring devastation upon us. This is the great fear of all virologists today.

We urge everyone to examine the evidence for themselves. If, after looking at all the facts, you think it's all scare mongering hype, at least you've done your due diligence.

Our conclusion, after examining the facts, is that the danger is far too real to ignore. It costs very little to prepare but it would be disastrous not to if this virus mutates to become the kind of killer we saw in 1918.

By preparing now you'll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that you and your loved ones have the best chance for survival.

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What You Can Do to Prepare Now


Fortunately there are a number of steps that every one of us can take to minimize the risks to ourselves and our families.

And let's not kid ourselves...we won't be able to count on the government for help. Hurricane Katrina taught us that.

Keep Informed. Currently the virus is sweeping the globe. In the northern hemisphere, where the winter flu season has died down, it has no competition. In the southern hemisphere it is replacing the regular seasonal flu. Sign up for our newsletter and we will keep you updated on the latest developments as they occur.

Do not travel to areas where you know the flu virus is found. The Center for Disease Control has a website that will give you this information.

Prepare your Children for Homeschooling. Most outbreaks get their start at schools. You can be certain that the schools will be closed. And even if they're not, you should give very serious thought to keeping your children at home.

Minimize Contact with Others. The virus can be transmitted for two days before a person is showing any symptoms and for a week after symptoms have disappeared. You never know who isn't and who might be infected.

If a member of your family is sick the CDC recommends that the sick person stay in a separate room, if possible, with the door closed. If the person needs to be in a common area of the house, he or she should wear a surgical mask. If possible, have only one adult take care of the sick person. Ask everyone at home to clean his or her hands regularly with soap and water. Have family members use paper towels for drying hands or a dedicated cloth towel for each person.

Wash Your Hands. The most common way for the flu virus to invade your system is from hand to mouth contact. Every time you touch an object that others have touched you stand the risk of being infected. If someone carrying the virus sneezes in a room, everything will be contaminated. You can easily become infected by just rubbing your eyes or by touching your lips.

It's important to know how to wash your hands.

If you looked at your fingers under a microscope your finger prints would resemble deep canyons. They make ideal places for the H5N1 virus to settle. Just running some water over your hands and giving them a cursory wash only removes the viruses that are on the surface. The ones that lurk deep in the canyons of your finger prints and the creases of your palms need to be scrubbed out with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. (Hum Happy Birthday to yourself twice as you wash. ) Afterwards you need to thoroughly rinse the soap away because it will contain trapped pathogens.

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Put a QUARANTINE sign on your front door. This will effectively deter any would-be thieves. Here is a sample that you can print out.

Stock up on Food and Water. Most supermakets only have enough food for about a week. It's critical that you stock up on enough food to last you for the duration which could be 3-4 months.

Update your Will. Hopefully this won't be necessary but not all of us are going to survive.

Get a Flu Vaccination. While there is no vaccine yet for this virus, drugmakers are working overtime to develop one in time for the fall flu season. Even if we still don't have one it is a good idea to get vaccinated for the regular seasonal flu. If you then come down with the flu during a pandemic you will be pretty sure that it's the swine flu that you have contracted, and you can then start on your anti-virals.

Buy Enough Anti-Viral Medication for Every Member of you Family.
Currently the only drug that can help mitigate the effects of the avian flu virus is oseltamivir, otherwise known as Tamiflu. The world supply is very low, and not nearly adequate to provide sufficient protection for everyone, so you should stock up on this drug immediately. You can buy it online, but do your shopping because the price varies considerably. And once a pandemic strikes, it will be impossible to get at any price.

Don't give aspirin to children or teenagers who have the flu. The CDC notes "this can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye's syndrome." Double-check labels for all cold and flu medications to make sure they don't contain aspirin.

Don't give a child younger than 2 an over-the-counter cold medication without speaking first to a doctor or nurse. Safest for children in this age group is "using a cool-mist humidifier and a suction bulb to help clear away mucus" from the nose, the CDC says.

For older children, drugs such as Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin and Aleve can be used to relieve symptoms but not to address the underlying infection. If you're using multiple medications, make sure you don't double-dose your child.

Life Insurance. Make sure your life insurance is adequate, and check the fine print. Some policies have clauses that don't cover you in the event of a pandemic.

Stock up on face masks. You will need to wear these when you absolutely have to come into close contact with others. It's likely that any public businesses or government offices that remain open will make it mandatory that you wear a mask before entering. Make sure that your mask has a rating of N95 or higher. We have some very good masks available through our website.

Prepare a quarantine room. If anyone in your family becomes stricken, he/she should be immediately moved to a location that is isolated from the rest of the house. This room should be as far away as possible and should be stocked with food and water, medical supplies, sanitation facilities, communication, cleaning tools, entertainment (books, radio, TV, etc.)

Wash sheets and towels and dry on a hot setting. The CDC says "avoid 'hugging' laundry prior to washing to prevent contaminating yourself. Wash hands after handling dirty laundry. Throw away tissues and other disposable items used by the sick person and wash hands after. Regularly disinfect all surfaces, and clean eating utensils thoroughly.

Communication. There's a good chance that TV and radio stations will no longer be able to broadcast if there is a power failure in your area. A good quality battery operated radio, capable of receiving short wave stations will enable you to stay informed of developments in the outside world.

Power. There could be an extended interruption to your electric power. You should consider alternative lighting and heating methods. Battery, propane, kerosine, and gasoline generators are possible options.

Protection. New Orleans showed us how quickly civilization breaks down under catastrophic conditions. And that was mild in comparison to what we could be facing in a pandemic. The bottom line is this: most people won't take the necessary steps to prepare for disaster. And once it hits, they will be panic stricken. And they will do anything to try to save themselves. Which includes trying to take whatever you have that they might want.

You will need to have some means to protect your family. If you own firearms, make sure you are stocked up with ammunition. Remember, you won't be able to call a patrolman if you find an intruder on your property.

Find a Place in the Country. If you live in the city, you will be surrounded by anarchy. Catastrophes such as this always lead to civil disorder. If you can escape the city you will be much safer. If you don't have one, consider purchasing a trailer. If you can't afford it, consider a tent.

TAMIFLU - Available once again to the general public. The only known way to protect yourself against the virus is to avoid contact with it or by preventing it from spreading through your body with anti viral drugs such as Tamiflu. You can order Tamiflu by clicking HERE.

"Up to one billion people could die around the whole world in six months.... We are half a step away from a worldwide pandemic catastrophe." Dmitry K. Lvov, Director, D.I. Ivanovsky Institute of Virology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.

Whether or not it will happen this year, and whether or not it will be as catastrophic as many virologists are predicting, one thing is clear: There WILL be a pandemic of unimaginable proportions some time soon.

We can either bury our heads in the sand and hope it won't happen, or we can begin taking immediate steps to ensure that in a worst case scenario, we've given ourselves and our loved ones the best possible chance for survival.

Please tell all your friends, relatives, loved ones and acquaintances about the dangers of a flu pandemic. The more people who are forwarned and properly prepared, the safer it will be for all of us. Let them know that they can sign up for this newsletter at http://www.survivetheflu.com .

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