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Tuesday, January 03, 2006

7:56 PM

Bird-Flu

Bird-flu...This virus is no longer a stranger to us. Since 1997, bird-flu had started spreading throughout the whole world. Bird-flu is an infection caused by avian influenza viruses and occur among birds naturally. Bird-flu is life threatenind to both birds and humans. Hence, if birds are found carrying this type of virus, they should be immediately sent to be buried properly so as to lower the risks of people infected by the deadly disease.
However, besides disposing them, they should be analysed to find a cure for this disease and also ways to stop it from spreading further. To date, the avian flu had killed about 60 people over the last two years and is increasing rapidly recently. They were usually the ones handling birds or had contact with the birds.
However, what worries the health officials is the chance the virus might mutate which can kill even more people.. Therefore, as precautionary measures, we should disallow the slaughtering of infected birds in the open so as to minimise the spreading of the virus as it can be spread through air. I agree that all the farmers woluld have a part to play in observing the poultry, so that if they are found to have any symptoms of the bird-flu, they should be immediately sent to examined. They should banned farmers if they do not do so.
Lastly, bird-flu can be spread through birds dropping. We may never know if it carrys the virus, hence, we should be more aware when clearing the droppings such as using gloves and disinfecting your hands immediately.. If everyone is willing to play a part in battling with the deadly virus; bird-flu, there will be lesser people getting infected innocently...

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