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On the Edges of Comprehension!

What the hell is this? This is a tumbleblog for G Allen. He's a tech monkey, aspiring writer (out of breath most of the time) and general troublemaker. His other blog written in plain old Wordpress is at..
http://blackfish.biz/allen
January 30, 2012
Preparing for the next global pandemic - we are not doing enough →

Health authorities, airlines and airports must act today to contain the pandemics of tomorrow

The debate over studying avian influenza - or H5N1 virus - transmissibility returns pandemic risk to the fore of public anxiety. Regardless of the specific agent, influenza or otherwise, a robust plan for preparedness and response must contend with multiple uncertainties. Containing transmission is key. The 1918 Spanish flu wiped out 30 per cent of the world’s population at the advent of modern transportation that, by the start of the 20th century, offered global coverage. Infected passengers of ships and trains spread the flu; moreover, severe epidemics occurred in shipyards and among railway personnel.