Vaccination prevents the pandemic
Hoevelaken, October 17, 2005Press release by NBvH and Aviornis International Nederland
Vaccination prevents the pandemicThe 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 countries buying Tamiflu.
We request the Ministers of the European Union, assembled 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
President NBvH (Dutch Smallholders Association)
Ing. Peter Kreijger
President Aviornis Int. Ned.

