Many people believe the outbreak of a bird flu pandemic is an end-of-world scenario. They believe the only recourse is to trust those in charge, but the truth is, while devastating to the economy and society in general, most experts agree that if a bird flu pandemic does occur, it will last between 12-18 months before petering out. What you do to prepare for, and during, that outbreak will determine how you, and your family, will live the rest of your lives. As September 11 and Hurricane Katrina demonstrated, unthinkable disasters can happen, and the warning signs are there, daring us to act. Act now, be prepared, and know what you need to know for the sake of your family and yourself. Hopefully you’ll never need the information contained in this book, but in today’s world, arming yourself with as much information about something this important is just plain smart. In the case of this deadly virus, the more you know the better. If there is indeed a vaccine found for the virus -- and the vaccine will primarily be made available only to first responders, children and the elderly -- its effects could diminish after two to three weeks due to a changing virus, and the chance that you are among those who receive the medicine in the first place is slim. To counter this, The Bird-Flu Primer contains a simple guide to the medical alternatives available to everyone, regardless of age or status. The Bird-Flu Primer contains: * All current information about the disease and methods of diagnosis. * Six possible scenarios authored by medical and risk assessment experts giving real-life possibilities for an outbreak. * Medical alternatives for protecting your family and yourself in the event of a bird-flu pandemic. * Detailed list of which household items are likely to be in short supply as well as a list of items to stockpile in the event of a pandemic. * Specific steps to take to prevent contraction of the potentially deadly virus.