...filter out any of the deadly bird flu viruses.

The Japanese government as well as stocking the Tamiflu drug to prepare for an outbreak of the bird flu virus has also put out tenders for the purchase of special all in one protective suits for health workers dealing with infected patients. In all 40,000 of the phylactic suits will be made available. The suits will completely cover doctors and nurses and prevent them from contracting the flu virus as they administer medicines and look at patients. These protective suits will also incorporate special respirators that will filter out any of the deadly bird flu viruses.

As well as this the Japanese government has also made an order for special baby cots that will look like little incubators and effectively put young children who have contracted the H5N1 into quarantine. Many governments are realising that it isn’t enough to simply pile up influenza drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza but they must start to take other precautions if they want to be successful in reducing the amount of people who die from the pandemic when it breaks out.

Simple things like washing hands have also been known to reduce the likelihood of infection as well as educating citizens about the way that the virus is transmitted. Individuals may be advised to wear face masks when they are outside in public places and to stay away from individuals who are coughing or sneezing.

The government of the United Kingdom has even made special arrangement for huge morgues to be set up extremely quickly should the number of bodies start to pile up as it is probable that should the bird flu pandemic break out crematoriums and undertakers will not be able to manage with the demand. Having your own supply of Tamiflu at home isn't a bad idea as while the UK government has stocked up with the drug they only have enough for about 25 percent of the population.