The bird flu has reached Germany - and cats can catch it, too! :(

[kimlovescats]

This is very scary on many levels!!! It's supposed to cause epidemics in people too, and we don't have a vaccine for it yet!!! I'm terrified.

[Kirsten]

All this is terribly sad - and scary as well!

Here's an article from cnn.com about the latest outbreaks in Europe.

Kirsten

[Medusa]

How disheartening and sad to read this. I'm glad my fur posse is indoors and safe. Thanx for letting us know, Kirsten.

Blessings,
Mary

[kb2yjx]

Kirsten!! Can you kidnap Peggy???? It must be frustrating for you!! Thanks for the info!! All the Clan Cats stay inside!!!!

[Lizzie]

This is very scary on many levels!!! It's supposed to cause epidemics in people too, and we don't have a vaccine for it yet!!! I'm terrified.

The virus has to mutate in order to be capable of being transmitted from human to human. That hasn't happened and may not happen. The catch 22 is that until it mutates, they can't create the best vacine against it.

[Kirsten]

They're working on a vaccine as far as I know, but it hasn't been tested on humans yet.

Regarding Peggy: I spoke to my mother again and this time it seemed she listened. So I hope that if the bird flu reaches my area, she will consider keeping Peggy inside.

Kirsten

[Miss Z]

Bird Flu may have reached Britain now It's spreading fast

[Kirsten]

It has also reached France; I think - and the German continent. And most of the migratory birds haven't even arrived yet!

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

I always think is BS, do you feel the same?

Yes, I think so, too. I don't think they have a clue what to do if the worst case scenario (mutation of the virus with a possible transmission from human to human) happens. They cannot even start working on a vaccine before the virus mutates!

It's really scary and I read today that the virus is now acting more aggressive than in the past, so I think mutation is very likely.

I read an article today that politicians consider to cancel the soccer world cup in case the virus mutates to the human form.

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Yep, that's true!

BTW, forgot to say: Yes, I think it may be because of the bird flu that they took blood from your hubby. Usually they don't do that when you have the flu. I had a very bad one in December and I "only" got antibiotics.

Hope your hubby is feeling better meanwhile!

Kirsten