Fowl! Bird Flu: It’s Not What You Think

293 Pages·2006·7.71 MB·English

by  Sherri J. Tenpenny

FOWL!
B ird Flu: It’s Not What You Think
By Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny
FOWL!
Bird Flu: It’s Not What You Think
Copyright © 2006 Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny
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The truth knocks on the door and you say,
"Go away, I'm looking for the truth," and so it goes away.
Puzzling.
-Robert M. Pirsig
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
DISCLAIMER
All information, data, and material contained or provided herein is
for general information and educational purposes only. It reflects the
compiled efforts and opinions of the author. It is not intended to be,
nor is it construed to be, legal or specific medical advice.
All information and web sites were verified and active as of the date
and time the manuscript was sent to the printer. Because web sites
are eliminated, modified, or updated frequently, the author assumes
no responsibility for the removal or updates of links or references.
The information contained herein reflects the author's opinions at
the time of the completion of the manuscript. Information and data
will change over time as they become available. Updates and possible
corrections will be discussed and/or related through seminars, the
web site (www.BirdFluHype.com), and/or other forms of general
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Acknowledgements
The most important person in bringing this book to life is Cindy
Stolten. She must be the most incredible Internet research wizard in
the world. Without her assistance, this book would have taken many
times longer to write. In addition, writing a book while working
with someone online in "real time" who lives in a different state
certainly makes the long hours at the keyboard much more enjoyable.
The next three persons to thank are Tris Bolinger, David Dalton, and
Debbie Radvar. Tris' steady hand and incredible computer skills
created www.BirdFluHype.com almost overnight. From the
publishing world and an excellent writer, David helped to add
clarity and editorial comment when I was stuck on concepts and
feeling lost in the text. Debbie put her marketing hat on and
relentlessly pushed me through to completion.
Without the support of the entire OsteoMed II staff, nothing in my
life would be possible. You've picked me up when I was tired and
discouraged, and you have all played a very significant role in my
life, personally and professionally.
Linda Corlett Cheryl Leuthaeuser, D.O. Gail Singer
Kirsten Ericson "Dee Dee" Laff Chris Speck
Nicole Gordon Melissa Luby-Hammad Annette Sylvester
Carol Kilbane Faith Mann Clay Walsh, D.O.
I extend gratitude to my dear friends and editors par-excellence,
Ingri Cassel and Don Harkins. Don's inspiration started me down
the road to the final copy of this book, challenging me to examine the
problems we are facing globally and generously imparting his
editorial comments. Ingri kept me honest by not letting me hedge on
the hard facts. I couldn't have done this without you two.
I am indebted to my closest friends, who have been cheering me on
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to completion of a book for many years: Lou Paget, Bonnie Shaker,
and Sandi Asazawa. Without your encouragement and prodding,
the brim of my procrastination hat would still be pulled down over
my eyes. Thank you for being there; here's to the books to come.
A few other people need to be mentioned for the support and
inspiration they have given me; they know the specifics, and I am
grateful they are in my life: Kathi Williams; Dawn Richardson;
Stephanie Cave, MD; John Wilson, MD; Doug Moore, PhD; Doris
Rapp, MD; Corwyn Beaumont and Dave Block.
A big thanks to my wonderful editor, Norm Friedman. You took a
diamond in the rough and turned it into pure gold.
Dedication
To my mom: You've always believed in me and have been my biggest
cheerleader. Thank you for all you have done for my entire life.
To my husband Kevin: You make everything in my life worth living.
You are my best friend and my inspiration. Your support of me in
every way is more than a dream come true. Thank you for making
my life so much fun and filling it with so much love.
Special Dedication
To the memory of Nicholas Regush, my friend and my mentor.
Thanks for your contribution to this book and all that I write.
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FOWL!
Bird Flu: It’s Not What You Think
Foreword .......................................................................................................
Introduction....................................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1: Thinking For Yourself...................................................................1
Chapter 2: The Flu As We Know It ...............................................................9
Chapter 3: The Avian Flu: What You Need to Know..................................13
Chapter 4: Perspective: Past Epidemics .....................................................23
Chapter 5: Recent Fiascos: The Swine Flu Affair & the Smallpox Scare.. 31
Chapter 6: The New Playbook Arrives.......................................................51
Chapter 7: Vaccines: A Short Summary of a Long History ......................61
Chapter 8: Influenza Vaccines: What's in That Needle?............................69
Chapter 9: Beyond Eggs: Cell-Culture Vaccines & New Toxic Adjuvants . 85
Chapter 10: Mandatory Vaccination:I s It Possible?.....................................103
Chapter 11: The Scam of Tamiflu...............................................................121
Chapter 12: How the Current Hype Began................................................141
Chapter 13: The Killing Fields......................................................................145
Chapter 14: Sick Chicks in the U.S..............................................................167
Chapter 15: Sick Migratory Birds: Canaries in the Coal Mines...............179
Chapter 16: Sick Humans..............................................................................197
Chapter 17: Tying It All Together...............................................................219
Chapter 18: Getting Involved: The Activist's Playbook...........................243
Glossary ....................................................................................................
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Index
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Foreword
When the hype about bird flu started to draw national and
international attention during the spring of 2004, it was difficult for
me to comprehend why such a frenzy was being created over so few
reported outbreaks and even fewer deaths.
Hysteria should always be looked upon with suspicion; there are
logical steps rational minds need to take before declaring the worst-
case scenario has arrived. Viewed incrementally, the first steps
should be to advise caution, and as the facts become substantiated,
alarms and warnings should be introduced. At all cost, panic should
be avoided. What would lead national governments and global
authorities to abandon a common sense, rational approach to a few
deaths, call for international planning, and predict global chaos at
the first signs of a virus among flocks of chickens and a handful
of people?
Because I have a rather suspicious attitude toward the government
in general and the vaccine industry in specific-a way of thinking that
has evolved from thousands of hours over many years investigating
the problems caused by vaccines-a number of questions crossed my
mind early on as I started to search for plausible motivations.
1. Why are so many farm chickens sick? What has made these
birds more susceptible to the effects of the H5N1 virus? Why
are droves of migratory birds dying in obscure locations across
the globe?
2. Who wants all the chickens dead? Whose interests would be
most served by elimination of the independent farmer's
lifestyle and means for supporting his family?
3. Why are the human cases clustered in Southeast Asia? As the
virus appears in other parts of the globe, is there a connection
between the reported outbreaks?
4. The vaccine manufacturers always win, but the stakes are
higher than usual. What's behind the nearly blank check being
handed to them? Or better, who is behind it and why are they
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pushing for mandatory vaccination?
5. Are global conditions similar to those at the time of the 1918
Great Pandemic?
From those few questions, this story began to unfold. Once I started
to look for answers, the truth was hidden in plain sight. When you
go to the Land of Oz and pull back the curtain, it is amazing what
you find.