Statements That Caused Influenza Pandemic Scare

An influenza won't really be a pandemic if it didn't hit the each countries' alert level. Here's some of the statements even doctors say lack of scientific consistency in the recent hysteria surrounding bird influenza.

• avian influenza is caused by a distinct new virus – H5N1
• it’s a real threat
• 60 people have died worldwide from it, so therefore
• 30% of the world’s population is in danger of extinction
• millions of birds have died from it, and soon it will mutate to a human form
• drugs and vaccines will save us
• the threat is imminent – no time to lose