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October 19th, 2005

There is a world way to see where bird fly travels next. Utah researchers say this country does have real reason to be concerned the vaccine industry has a major problems which need to be fixed in case the virus does reach the American soil. Researchers in University of Utah are working on a study for the US government. The researchers say America is not properly prepared for flu pandemic. They say a proper plan is long overdue, and say the action won't happen until the leaders are scared enough. (Andrew Pavia, M.D., Chairman, Pandemic Influenza Task Force:) "There are delays in getting the vaccine industry fixed. There are delays in doing the science - in getting better flu vaccines. To really get going and hold our leaders feet to the fire to make sure they give us the tools with which to fight it." The Avian flu virus is moving but not enough so far, to cause panic. For now, the Avian virus has spread from birds to humans in Asia - but only among those who've had extensive contact with infected chickens. However, if the virus mutates and finds its easy way to infect humans, it could spread worldwide really just a matter of months.