Examines the threat of a worldwide epidemic of avian flu in the coming years. Looks at how the virus can be prevented, how great the death toll of a worldwide epidemic would be, and what measures pharmaceutical companies are taking to develop vaccines and a possible anitdote.
Examines some of the new and resurgent diseases that pose a threat to global public health in the early twenty-first century including AIDS and avian flu, and discusses the urgent need to strengthen global public health systems.
Provides information about influenza and bird flu, including treatment, diagnosis, history, medical advances, and true stories about people with the diseases.
Presents a guide to preparing for the bird flu, providing facts about avian influenza, including information on the history of flu pandemics, the current state of bird flu, how to prevent infection, building a personal medical and supply kit, and more.
Presents a collection of articles from key publications that provides an understanding of the history of global epidemics including AIDS, smallpox, and the Black Death; and describes the various methods used to combat the spread of these diseases.
Offers teens an overview of avian flu, explaining what it is, how it is spread, why it is so dangerous, and why scientists fear a pandemic, addressing myths and facts about the disease.
Examines the avian flu, discussing the Spanish flu of 1918; other pandemics; viruses; how the sickness emerged; survivor stories; strategies and treatments; and how to stay safe and calm; and dispelling myths.
