Comments on: 2010 flu pandemic

By: New York Hotels

New York Hotels — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:57:23 +0000

Our firm is a big donor to the WHO and we spent a lot of time understanding their process of preventative identification. I have confidence that prevalence levels will decrease over time and most importantly that deaths and illnesses will be minimal.

By: Jim T.

Jim T. — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:49:02 +0000

@ Chicago
I think that the CDC and organizations like WHO are able to model out years in advance, but as any predictive model can have flaws or black swans it is never an easy measure. Unfortunately, the virus’ are constantly adapting and changing making the prediction effort very difficult.

By: Chicago Hotels

Chicago Hotels — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:39:28 +0000

Does anyone know how often major threats occur like this?
How long does it usually take for the WHO to move and how long does it take the general population to respond?

By: Yasmin Salihra

Yasmin Salihra — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:19:36 +0000

@ Ronnie
I agree that preventative measures are always best. I think that too often in history, human beings are reactionary (sometimes there is no other alternative). The WHO is certainly making many strides to change this climate from reactionary to preventative and for that I have to applaud their efforts.

By: Toronto Hotels

Toronto Hotels — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:34:22 +0000

Yes,
I appreciate all of the hard work that WHO is doing to protect human lives. Since the beginning of time, we have been in a battle with nature to adapt and protect. The WHO has a very good track record, so I am confident this will continue.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:40:38 +0000

I appreciate WHO’s initiative. Vaccines approved by FDA can protect humans from being attacked by this deadly virus. Preventive measure to be taken for safe health and immunity.

By: LEED certification

LEED certification — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:43:28 +0000

It’s amazing to see how quickly these viruses can morph and change into a new strain to which we may not be immune.
@ Prof.M.Browne
I agree that some rational decisions should be considered and how we tame hysteria.

By: Rewarding Kids

Rewarding Kids — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:46:35 +0000

What is the current thinking of immunizing those under five years old. During last years flu season there were several cases of children having unusually severe reactions to the vaccine…In fact the Health Dept stopped the vaccination program of under five’s as a direct result of these cases. I think it was something to do with the Swine Flu component of the vaccine. Many parents are very worried about the upcoming flu season, and the 2011 vaccine…should they be?
Regards
Blaine

By: Prof.M.Browne

Prof.M.Browne — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:28:11 +0000

We must be careful not to over-react on flu epidemics. many governments – including our UK government – ended up with vast oversupplies of 2010 vaccines. There are some interesting advaces in pipeline that will give protection for 10 years at a time.

By: ann stacey

ann stacey — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:23:11 +0000

This flu virus is very harmful to us most specially that its spread quickly.