Global Time Bomb: Surviving the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic and Other Global Health Threats [Paperback]

John M. Dorrance (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0982445407 | ISBN-13: 978-0982445402 | Publication Date: May 25, 2009

How might a global flu pandemic affect you and your family? How can you avoid it, and what will you do if someone in your household contracts it? Here you will learn how to identify, prevent, and treat H1N1 swine flu. Information for individuals, caregivers, as well as medical professionals is provided in this complete guide. In addition to swine flu facts, information on other potential global health threats is included.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Madrona Books (May 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982445407
• ISBN-13: 978-0982445402
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,883,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concerning but Reassuring, June 8, 2009

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Elda Rae (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Global Time Bomb: Surviving the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic and Other Global Health Threats (Paperback)

I've been really worried about the Swine Flu outbreak, so I bought this book. I'm glad I did. The potential for these diseases is really scary, but having some solid information makes me feel a lot better. The background on the flu pandemic of 1918 really makes is clear how bad this could be.

The chapters include:
* A Global Pandemic
* Managing Flu Viruses
* Swine Flu H1N1
* Avian Flu
* MRSA
* West Nile Virus
* Appendix A: (Avian Flu Infections in Humans)
* Appendix B: (MRSA in Alaska)

The chapters on each disease include several sections:
* Symptoms
* Transmission
* Diagnosing
* Treatment
* Prevention
** Several sections specific to the disease.

I feel a lot better now that I have this book and now I know what is real and what is just made up by the media.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cut through the media hype, August 10, 2009

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Sam A. Banton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Global Time Bomb: Surviving the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic and Other Global Health Threats (Paperback)

The media is blowing this thing up and giving us dodgy information. Shocking, I know. In "Global Time Bomb" Dorrance gets all of his information straight from the CDC and presents it in a straightforward manner and refreshingly treats us like adults. Only time will tell whether Swine Flu is actually a global crisis or not.

Of all the information contained here, the information on avoiding and preventing MRSA may very well be the most valuable.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What you need to know, June 22, 2009

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Quincy Rhone "quicktime" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Global Time Bomb: Surviving the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic and Other Global Health Threats (Paperback)

I'm still not sure whether this Swine Flu threat is hype or reality, but I wanted to arm myself with as much information as I could find. Get this book so you know how to protect yourself. If this swine flu takes hold, you're going to need it.