The Bird Flu Pandemic: Can It Happen? Will It Happen? How to Protect Yourself and Your Family If It Does [Paperback]

Dr. Jeffrey Greene (Author), Karen Moline (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 21, 2006

Based on the recent avian flu outbreaks that have emerged into human populations, the World Health Organization now warns us that bird flu--if mutated into a supercontagious pandemic form--could visit millions of homes within two years.

 

The Bird Flu Pandemic provides definitive answers to the questions on all our minds:

 

- Should we be getting reading for a world catastrophe, and if so, what should we be doing?

- Will masks help?

- Should we feed our kids poultry?

- Will we be able to go to work?

- Will we be able to leave the house?

- What about pets?

- Just how bad could this get?

 

Dr. Greene knows exactly what we need to do to keep our families safe, sane, and secure in the face of what is potentially an unprecedented and life-threatening worldwide scourge.

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From the Back Cover

Based on the recent avian flu outbreaks that have emerged into human populations, the World Health Organization now warns us that bird flu--if mutated into a supercontagious pandemic form--could visit millions of homes within two years.

 

The Bird Flu Pandemic provides definitive answers to the questions on all our minds:

 

- Should we be getting reading for a world catastrophe, and if so, what should we be doing?

- Will masks help?

- Should we feed our kids poultry?

- Will we be able to go to work?

- Will we be able to leave the house?

- What about pets?

- Just how bad could this get?

 

Dr. Greene knows exactly what we need to do to keep our families safe, sane, and secure in the face of what is potentially an unprecedented and life-threatening worldwide scourge.

About the Author

Dr. Jeffrey Greene is the Infectious Disease Section Chief at Tisch Hospital/NYU Medical Center. Dr. Greene was selected as one of the Best Doctors in New York by New York Magazine, one of the Best Doctors in America by American Health magazine, and one of the Best Internists in the Nation by Town and Country magazine. He has also received the New York City Police Commissioner's Commendation of Honor for Heroic Action. He lives in New York City.

 

Karen Moline is a journalist whose articles have appeared in dozens of publications around the globe. She is the author of two novels, Belladonna and Lunch, and a ghostwriter of many nonfiction books. She lives in New York City with her son.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (February 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312360568
• ISBN-13: 978-0312360566
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,363,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Bird Flu, March 8, 2006

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This review is from: The Bird Flu Pandemic: Can It Happen? Will It Happen? How to Protect Yourself and Your Family If It Does (Paperback)

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Jeffrey Greene's just published book, The Bird Flu Pandemic. Dr. Greene, a well respected physician, infectious disease specialist and teacher, writes with great clarity and in a most comprehensible style. He has the unique ability to present scientific material in a way that is both informative and readable. He addresses the various concerns and answers the many questions raised about this disease. As articles about Bird Flu are appearing almost daily in newspapers and periodicals, this book is most welcome.

Dr. Greene discusses the history of the influenza outbreaks of this century, with particular attention given to the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918. He writes of the Swine Flu scare of 1976 and the more recent SARS cases. He explains how much medical science has learned from these diseases and the importance of communication and planning in responding to a flu outbreak. He discusses the prevention and treatment of Bird Flu emphasizing the importance of developing a vaccine. He writes about Tamiflu, its' uses and limitations. This book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand or expand his or her knowledge of this most timely and pertinent topic.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Administrator, September 16, 2006

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This review is from: The Bird Flu Pandemic: Can It Happen? Will It Happen? How to Protect Yourself and Your Family If It Does (Paperback)

Thank you Dr. Greene

You explain it in lay peoples terms for everyone to understand. This is a good book. What you have done is good public service

5 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Complete Joke and Waste of Money, March 6, 2006

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This review is from: The Bird Flu Pandemic: Can It Happen? Will It Happen? How to Protect Yourself and Your Family If It Does (Paperback)

Boy, what a complete joke this book is... one of the WORST purchases I have made in a long time. Buyer Beware: A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!!!