Hoevelaken, October 17, 2005
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Vaccination prevents the pandemic
The eradication of Avian Influenza in 2003 in the Netherlands killed 13 million poultry and other birds.
Some 80 people were infected. One (veterinarian) died.
Lessons, learned in Holland, made it clear that stamping out endangers public health. So, to prevent a pandemic, all commercial poultry should be vaccinated rather than buying Tamiflu.
We request the Ministers of the European Union, together in Luxemburg on October 18th, to take their responsibility by making preventive vaccination possible.
It is the only way to protect public health.
Drs. Paula Polman MPH                                                        ing. Peter Kreijger      Â
president NBvH (Dutch smallholders Association)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â president Aviornis Int. Ned.
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