Wednesday October 19, 2005

I've Been Thinking:

Kudos to Israel.

Israel is being proactive in their fight - not against terror this time, but against the virulent Avian Flu.

Israel has just purchased 8 million Avian Flu vaccines.

The Avian Flu has already made its way to Turkey and Israel is concerned about the risk of a pan epidemic caused by birds.

A pan epidemic is far more dangerous than terror.

Billions are being spent on security, but not at the cost of public health.

Israel is acting responsibly, trying to protect Israelis on all fronts.

In addition to the H-5 and H-7 Avian Vaccine, Israel is stocked with the general flu shot and the Health Ministry has recommended that everyone get their flu shots in order to lessen the risk of the Avian Flu if it does reach Israel.

Meanwhile, in the United States health authorities are stymied by the threat of Avian Flu.

Whatever they do, it will be too late.

The US should take their lead from Israel - prepare for the worst.