Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

July 18, 2008

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<Or the chicken were suicidal. Of course.=========http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.htmlVaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT Author : DPA Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said."We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003. =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

July 18, 2008

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<Or the chicken were suicidal. Of course.=========http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.htmlVaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT Author : DPA Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said."We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003. =====In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

July 18, 2008

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

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July 18, 2008

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

July 18, 2008

Of course the chickens were suicidal! Trouble is "they" didn't know that, otherwise the chickens would have been given antidepressants!!! LOL ~~Ruth/REU

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

July 18, 2008

Of course the chickens were suicidal! Trouble is "they" didn't know that, otherwise the chickens would have been given antidepressants!!! LOL ~~Ruth/REU

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

July 18, 2008

OMG! Thanks for the warning! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

July 18, 2008

OMG! Thanks for the warning! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

July 18, 2008

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

July 18, 2008

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

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July 18, 2008

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

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July 18, 2008

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

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July 18, 2008

EXACTLY!! YOU CAN'T TRUST NO VACCINATIONS, ANY MORE IF EVER YOU COULD!!!From: putney1963@... <putney1963@...>Subject: RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird fluno-forced-vaccination Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:11 AM

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: [no-forced-vaccinat ion] Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol. co.za/index. php?set_id= 1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw2008071709 1758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a2008071 8ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public

health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are

working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes. org/articles/ show/219538, vaccinated- chickens- in-vietnam- die-of-bird- flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset. com

July 18, 2008

EXACTLY!! YOU CAN'T TRUST NO VACCINATIONS, ANY MORE IF EVER YOU COULD!!!From: putney1963@... <putney1963@...>Subject: RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird fluno-forced-vaccination Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:11 AM

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: [no-forced-vaccinat ion] Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol. co.za/index. php?set_id= 1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw2008071709 1758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a2008071 8ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public

health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are

working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes. org/articles/ show/219538, vaccinated- chickens- in-vietnam- die-of-bird- flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset. com

July 18, 2008

EXACTLY!! YOU CAN'T TRUST NO VACCINATIONS, ANY MORE IF EVER YOU COULD!!!From: putney1963@... <putney1963@...>Subject: RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird fluno-forced-vaccination Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:11 AM

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: [no-forced-vaccinat ion] Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol. co.za/index. php?set_id= 1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw2008071709 1758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a2008071 8ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public

health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are

working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes. org/articles/ show/219538, vaccinated- chickens- in-vietnam- die-of-bird- flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset. com

July 18, 2008

EXACTLY!! YOU CAN'T TRUST NO VACCINATIONS, ANY MORE IF EVER YOU COULD!!!From: putney1963@... <putney1963@...>Subject: RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird fluno-forced-vaccination Date: Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:11 AM

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: [no-forced-vaccinat ion] Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol. co.za/index. php?set_id= 1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw2008071709 1758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a2008071 8ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public

health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are

working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes. org/articles/ show/219538, vaccinated- chickens- in-vietnam- die-of-bird- flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset. com

July 18, 2008

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Ruth, you know how I meant it

Here is another story in the same paper I found highly amusing. Genes seem to have become the buzzword nowadays when they run out of allegedly scientific evidence-based explanations, although in the context of autism even a layperson would be able to refute the claim that millions of kids worldwide are suffering from a "rare" mitochondrial disorder.

Ingrid

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717154934121C508971 & newslett=1

Two genes may prevent HIV infection: study

July 17 2008 at 03:49PM

Chicago - Scientists have isolated two genes which may prevent people from contracting HIV or at least slow the rate at which they develop Aids, a new study has found.The genes were isolated by comparing the genetic profiles of people in their first year of HIV infection with those who managed to resist infection despite repeated exposure to the virus.The "good" versions of the two genes were present in 12,2 percent of those who resisted infection compared with only 2.7 of patients in primary HIV infection.Researchers are not yet sure how this protection works.One of the gene codes for a receptor on the surface of the immune system's natural killer cells which destroy infected cells in the body. The other codes for a protein which binds the first gene and dampens the natural killer cell activity.The most likely explanation is that HIV prevents the protein that dampens the killer cell activity from being expressed, allowing the killer cells to destroy cells infected with HIV.Since this can happen very soon after the initial infection, people carrying those genes may be able to more efficiently destroy infected cells and lower their chances of developing Aids."More research is needed to determine the exact mechanism behind the protection we have observed, but these findings have revealed a promising avenue," said co-author Bernard of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre."In the future, our findings could be used to somehow 'boost' the innate immune system and thus fight the virus as soon as it enters the body."The study was published on Wednesday in the journal Aids.

..

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

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July 18, 2008

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Ruth, you know how I meant it

Here is another story in the same paper I found highly amusing. Genes seem to have become the buzzword nowadays when they run out of allegedly scientific evidence-based explanations, although in the context of autism even a layperson would be able to refute the claim that millions of kids worldwide are suffering from a "rare" mitochondrial disorder.

Ingrid

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717154934121C508971 & newslett=1

Two genes may prevent HIV infection: study

July 17 2008 at 03:49PM

Chicago - Scientists have isolated two genes which may prevent people from contracting HIV or at least slow the rate at which they develop Aids, a new study has found.The genes were isolated by comparing the genetic profiles of people in their first year of HIV infection with those who managed to resist infection despite repeated exposure to the virus.The "good" versions of the two genes were present in 12,2 percent of those who resisted infection compared with only 2.7 of patients in primary HIV infection.Researchers are not yet sure how this protection works.One of the gene codes for a receptor on the surface of the immune system's natural killer cells which destroy infected cells in the body. The other codes for a protein which binds the first gene and dampens the natural killer cell activity.The most likely explanation is that HIV prevents the protein that dampens the killer cell activity from being expressed, allowing the killer cells to destroy cells infected with HIV.Since this can happen very soon after the initial infection, people carrying those genes may be able to more efficiently destroy infected cells and lower their chances of developing Aids."More research is needed to determine the exact mechanism behind the protection we have observed, but these findings have revealed a promising avenue," said co-author Bernard of the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre."In the future, our findings could be used to somehow 'boost' the innate immune system and thus fight the virus as soon as it enters the body."The study was published on Wednesday in the journal Aids.

..

What kind of "help" is this? Obviously, the WRONG kind!! ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

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July 18, 2008

Yup--I do, Ingrid. Thanks for the further article. ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

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July 18, 2008

Yup--I do, Ingrid. Thanks for the further article. ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

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July 18, 2008

Yup--I do, Ingrid. Thanks for the further article. ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

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July 18, 2008

Yup--I do, Ingrid. Thanks for the further article. ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

=====

In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3267 (20080714) __________The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.http://www.eset.com

July 18, 2008

Yup--I do, Ingrid. Thanks for the further article. ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

=========

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

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July 18, 2008

Yup--I do, Ingrid. Thanks for the further article. ~~Ruth/REU

RE: Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Take heart, help is at hand........

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1 & click_id=31 & art_id=nw20080717091758480C951193 & newslett=1 & em=177508a1a20080718ah

DNA vaccine for bird flu works: Vical

July 17 2008 at 12:35PM

Washington - A DNA-based vaccine against avian influenza can safely stimulate the immune system to levels expected to protect against flu, San Diego-based Vical Inc reported on Thursday.It said that in a study of 100 volunteers, 67 percent of the patients receiving the higher dose had immune responses that could protect against infection with the H5N1 avian flu virus, with no serious adverse reactions after two injections.The Phase I clinical trial, meant to demonstrate the vaccine is safe, was continuing, Vical said in a statement."The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement."Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza."The company says a DNA-based vaccine could be made in six to eight weeks, compared with four to six months for influenza vaccines made the current way, using bits of the actual virus grown in chicken eggs.DNA vaccines use bits of genetic material called plasmids. They are meant to generate an immune response against a specific bit of the virus and are designed to last longer than standard vaccines under conditions of heat and cold.The H5N1 avian flu virus has become entrenched among birds in much of Asia and parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It rarely infects people but it has killed 243 people out of 385 infected in 15 countries, according to the World Health Organisation.Experts fear the constantly mutating virus could change into a form easily transmitted from person to person, perhaps sweeping the world and killing millions.At least 16 companies are working on vaccines against H5N1. No one knows if they will work against whatever strain might eventually cause a pandemic, but makers agree it is better to be prepared."The ability to manufacture DNA vaccines in weeks rather than the months required for conventional vaccines may provide a significant advantage when dealing with an emerging infectious disease such as pandemic influenza," Vijay Samant, Vical's president and chief executive, said in a statement.The company will present the interim Phase I results at the IBC Life Sciences Next Generation Vaccines conference being held near Washington.

>>"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said.<<

Or the chicken were suicidal.

Of course.

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http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-in-vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

Author : DPA

Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in Tan Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the province's Animal Health Department.

The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the birds in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

"We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality," The said. "We are investigating the case."

H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans who have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with the potential to kill millions.

Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since H5N1 first appeared in the country in late 2003.

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July 18, 2008

right, or the vaccine contaminates rather than protects...obvious to

population...right?

>

> >> " We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his

> report, or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality, " The

said.<<

>

> Or the chicken were suicidal.

>

> Of course.

>

> =========

>

> http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/219538,vaccinated-chickens-

in-

> vietnam-die-of-bird-flu.html

>

> Vaccinated chickens in Vietnam die of bird flu

>

> Posted : Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:56:02 GMT

> Author : DPA

> Hanoi - Hundreds of chickens at a poultry farm in southern Vietnam

> died of avian influenza even though the owner of the farm reported

> the birds were vaccinated against the disease, an official said

> Thursday. Several hundred of the 3,000 chickens died at a farm in

Tan

> Lan commune in the Long An province, 50 kilometres west of Ho Chi

> Minh City, since late June. Last week they were tested positive

for

> the H5N1 avian influenza virus, said Dinh Van The, head of the

> province's Animal Health Department.

>

> The owner of the farm reported to the department that all the

birds

> in the farm had been vaccinated against bird flu, he said.

>

> " We suspect that the owner of the farm was not honest in his

report,

> or the vaccine used at the farm was of bad quality, " The said. " We

> are investigating the case. "

>

> H5N1 mainly affects poultry and wild birds, but can infect humans

who

> have close contact with sick fowl. Scientists fear if it spreads

> unchecked, the disease could mutate into a form that could be

> transmitted between humans, leading to a worldwide pandemic with

the

> potential to kill millions.

>

> Bird flu killed five people in Vietnam since the beginning of this

> year, raising the bird flu death toll in the country to 52 since

H5N1

> first appeared in the country in late 2003.

>

> =====

>

> In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is

> distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior

> interest in receiving the included information for research and

> educational purposes.

>

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