August 19, 2005
Don't be a tortoise
Really, everyone, I hate to harp on this, but do not be pokey about flu preparation.
NPR said this morning (it's making the news on a more regular basis, you will notice) that the avian flu has spread through Asia and Russia - there have been 112 human cases - half of those afflicted have died -- not a great survival rate. I read yesterday that it's "raining birds" in India.
Tamiflu, the only effective antiviral medication available in pill form, is in short supply. Some tamiflu being sold on line expires in 2005, so check expiration dates if you order it that way.. Although Flu Wiki does not endorse commercial sites, a random commenter on a Flu Wiki forum posted this website as a reliable tamiflu source. you do not need a prescription. It is expensive. Ask yourself if your life is worth the price of an ipod.
No time for elaborate diatribes this morning. You're probably happy about that.
Photo note: An exploded firecracker, road killed. What can I say?
Posted by Dakota at August 19, 2005 06:26 AM