A controversial proposal from U.S Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to let bird flu naturally spread through poultry farms is raising alarms among scientists – who say the move could be inhumane and dangerous.

  • finitebanjo@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    For the unaware, this bird flu variant has about a 50/50 survival rate. It won’t be like Covid.

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      From what I’ve read i think it will be worse than 50/50 if lots get it because the recovery stories I’ve seen involved weeks in the ICU and required those machines that help with organ functions like pumping blood.

      There will be a massive shortage of ICU beds and machines to save the people.

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        11 days ago

        And no Medicaid/Medicare to pay for it. So, even if they get the care, they’ll be crushed by massive debt afterward.