nice article. all of them agree on the following.............
1. that a pandemic from bird flu may occur. whether it takes place from a mutation from H5 or Hx, no one knows for sure
2. every century has about 3 pandemics
3. in light of the uncertainty, it is always better to be prepared for the pandemic than not. currently no one is prepared!!! it is nice to know and chalk out the critical resources required in anticipation of a pandemic.