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

284 Pages·2006·2.47 MB·English

by  Sherri J. Tenpenny DO

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

By Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny
By Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny

Copyright © 2006 Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny

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EPIGRAPH
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
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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 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.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Thinking For Yourself
Chapter 2: The Flu As We Know It
Chapter 3: The Avian Flu: What You Need to Know
Chapter 4: Perspective: Past Epidemics
Chapter 5: Recent Fiascos: The Swine Flu Affair & the Smallpox Scare
Chapter 6: The New Playbook Arrives
Chapter 7: Vaccines: A Short Summary of a Long History
Chapter 8: Influenza Vaccines: What's in That Needle?
Chapter 9: Beyond Eggs: Cell-Culture Vaccines & New Toxic Adjuvants
Chapter 10: Mandatory Vaccination: Is It Possible?
Chapter 11: The Scam of Tamiflu
Chapter 12: How the Current Hype Began
Chapter 13: The Killing Fields
Chapter 14: Sick Chicks in the US
Chapter 15: Sick Migratory Birds: Canaries in the Coal Mines
Chapter 16: Sick Humans
Chapter 17: Tying It All Together
Chapter 18: Getting Involved: The Activist's Playbook
Glossary
Back Cover
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 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.
Introduction
Writing a book is a daunting task and finding the common thread connecting
vaccines, animal rights, the environment, the pernicious objectives of
agribusiness and pharmaceutical companies, the vestiges of war, and the agendas
of governments seemed at first to be impossible. At one point, the thought of
writing several books instead of one book was even entertained. But as the
facts accumulated and jelled, the connections between these diverse topics came
together with stunning clarity.
The first chapter, 'Thinking for Yourself," sets the tone for the rest of the book.
You, the reader, are challenged to change your beliefs to something more
reasonable than what has been convincingly and authoritatively presented by the
media. Chapters 2 and 3 explain what an influenza virus is, how it is named and
how a pandemic is said to occur. Some readers will scan this detailed
information, and others will savor it.
To put the current pandemic discussion in perspective, Chapter 4 reviews three
previous influenza pandemics and offers a different view as to why they
occurred.
Chapter 5 discusses the similarity between the feverish planning for a bird flu
pandemic and two similar events: the threat of a smallpox outbreak and the
swine flu scare. The chapter dispels many misconceptions about smallpox and
points out the similarities between the 1976 swine flu program and the
occurrence of bird flu today. One frightening difference is that the families of
persons injured by the bird flu vaccine will have no recourse against
vaccine manufacturers, even if the vaccine causes their relative's demise.
Needing a plan to keep everyone vigilant, Chapter 6, "The New Playbook
Arrives" details the 10-step plan engineered by risk communication experts.
Understanding this scheme is essential for dissecting news reports as the bird flu
drama continues to unfold.
Influenza vaccines are discussed in Chapters 7, 8, and 9. How the vaccine is
manufactured, what is in the vaccine and what is planned for the bird flu
vaccination programs will help you make an informed decision about injecting
flu shots into your body—or the body of your children. Chapter 10 outlines the
laws and presidential executive orders that could lead to requirements
of mandatory vaccination.
With billions of dollars being spent to stockpile Tamiflu, the drug that is
supposed to prevent the spread of bird flu, Chapter 11 explains why Tamiflu
won't work and why its use during an influenza outbreak may actually result in
resistant "mutant" viruses, resulting in a more serious problem.
Chapter 13, "The Killing Fields," and Chapter 14, "Sick Chicks in the U.S."
introduce the impact of agribusiness—especially in Southeast Asia. The
annihilation of more than 200 million free-ranging chickens, raised primarily by
independent farmers, is causing a socioeconomic strain on already poor
populations. The economic interests of the multinational agribusiness companies
in the U.S., Thailand, China and India have much to gain from the elimination of
local chickens.
Reports of dead migratory birds around the world have led some officials to
blame wild birds for the spread of H5N1 but raises the critical question: What is
suppressing the immune system of these hearty birds, making them more
susceptible to the effects of influenza viruses? The answer, which involved the
connection between Agent Orange and unhealthy birds, is discussed in Chapter
15. "Sick Migratory Birds: Canaries in the Coalmines" warns us that the
mass culling of our early-warming messengers is akin to shutting off a blaring
fire alarm without looking for a fire. The most significant cluster of human
deaths from H5N1 has been in Vietnam. Chapter 16, "Sick Humans," points out
that irresponsible environmental contamination, there and around the world, is
leading to outbreaks of aggressive viruses. The more contaminated the soil and
water are with dioxin, chemicals, nuclear waste, human sewage and industrial
filth, the more likely humans will become susceptible to serious consequences
from influenza.
Chapter 17, "Tying It All Together," does just that: Bird flu is a wake up call to
global chemical contamination. The chapter revisits the 1918 Spanish flu
pandemic—linking the deaths to the massive chemical warfare used during
World War I and offering evidence that chemicals are contributing to bird flu
today. Chemical clean-up, not pandemic planning and massive vaccinations, is
what is necessary to stop the next global catastrophe.
'The Activists Playbook," Chapter 18, is a response to the government's
playbook detailed in Chapter 6. This chapter offers suggestions for taking an
environmental stand and protecting your family against the insidious agendas
exploiting the threat of an influenza pandemic.
Community disaster planning is an extraordinarily good idea. Natural disasters
can occur anywhere and at any time. Having a plan to deal with food shortages,
power outages, and increased healthcare requirements is essential for every city
and town. But FOWL! goes far beyond encouraging public planning.
FOWL! affirms the urgency of joining diverse activist groups—
environmentalists, animal rights proponents, vaccine awareness groups, anti-war