Threat?

According to a study released January 26, 2006 by the World Economic Forum it states: "The global threat that most preoccupies the world’s business leaders is the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus".  Even more then terrorism and we all know the impact that can have on the economy.

The H5N1 bird flu strain has ravaged poultry stocks in Asia since 2003 and recently spread to Europe through migratory birds. World health authorities fear the disease could mutate into a form that spreads easily from person-to-person, sparking a flu pandemic that could kill millions of people.

“If the avian flu H5N1 virus mutates to enable human-to-human transmission, it may disrupt our global society and economy in an unprecedented way,” said the 22-page risk study, which was released by a panel of companies and experts.

"Unlike the normal human flu, where the virus is predominantly in the upper respiratory tract so you get a runny nose, sore throat, the H5N1 virus seems to go directly deep into the lungs so it goes down into the lung tissue and causes severe pneumonia," says Dr. Malik Peiris, the scientist who first discovered the so-called SARS virus, which killed 700 people and drew worldwide attention.

Like most flu viruses, this form started in wild birds — such as geese, ducks and swans — in Asia. "They die of a pneumonia, just like people," says William Karesh, the lead veterinarian for the Wildlife Conservation Society. "When you open them up, you do a post-mortem exam. Their lungs are full of fluid and blood." Karesh has been tracking this strain for the last several years as it has gained strength, spreading from wild birds to chickens to humans.

To date, there have been 60+ confirmed human deaths and other suspected cases. Scientists say the humans who have died or been diagnosed with the bird flu most likely contracted it by coming into close contact with an infected bird.. Most vulnerable are the very young and old and those with weaken immune systems.

How To Defend Against It

When the viruses mutate to the point that they are passed on person-to-person they will be spread by air borne particulate or personal contact which would still be inhaled through an air borne delivery.  Preventative measures at that point would be isolation from normal activities, strengthening your immune system through Nutritional Supplements and making sure you have plenty of purified air and water.  Businesses and Home Owners have already starting taking measures to combat the air borne distribution.  The environment in most work places has less the suitable ventilation and particulate removal capability and these spaces are susceptible to the spread of these viruses.  Most Health Insurance Companies have recommended to CEO's of large corporate offices to make it policy for employees to stay at home while they fight a flu infection verses coming to the work place and spreading the contamination.  Many Daycares now turn away children suspected of having the flu.

Your Weapons

Many companies are laying claim that they have products that KILL the Bird Flu.  The most effective way to combat air borne viruses is to reduce or eliminate the air borne particulates.  Our products are proven with years of use and real world applications. When the SARS virus was a major concern, our representatives in China worked with the Chinese government and tested our technology.  This testing proved positive that the technology could help contain the SARS virus by making a kill at the source.  This is accomplished with a blend of technologies to render viruses ineffective or eliminated.  Combining high intensity UVX light with a specially developed rare metal hydrophilic coating on an engineered matrix, Radiant Catalytic Ionization (RCI™) reduces airborne microbes, contaminants, and odors while creating super oxide ions and hydro-peroxides. These products of our Advanced Oxidation Process continue working to reduce more odors and VOC’s, and to attack micro-organisms.

Most air purifiers require the contaminant to actually enter the purifier.  With our technology the oxidizers are distributed throughout the room and spaces through various products. With this in mind and our success with mold, VOC's, bacteria and odors, we started looking for a way to test common "microbials" or "germs".  This recent testing conducted by Kansas State University resulted in a White Paper with results even greater than we had anticipated. Additional testing is being done at the University of Cincinnati.   We are currently awaiting peer reviewed studies of this White Paper to support the claims.  This technology exists in products for both commercial and residential applications.
 

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