[Gritty]

I've read about "the government" telling people to stock up for longer terms here on FR but not in the general news. Why are these reports not more common place in the news?

Beats me. But it appears the HHS is trying to get the word out in a measured way. Perhaps they are afraid of a panic? There are scattered reports out there. I suppose one could ask the same question about why "Able Danger" isn't big news, or the Swift Boat Vets got short shrift during a National Election?

Here are a few recent articles...

Threat of avian flu prompts call for preparedness

Wyoming, be ready for the flu

[Gabz]

Why are these reports not more common place in the news?

Articles about it are pretty common in this area..........but of course I live in the middle of a chicken growing region.

Here's one from yesterday:

Backyard poultry farms on front line of flu fight

Many farmers in Delaware don't worry about chickens roaming free -- but the government does

[BobS]

I predict illegal aliens will be the ones that spread it around. Just like they are carrying tuberculosis and diptheria right now. I have started to update the 12 vaccinations I had in the military. I was never healthier than when I had those antibodies swimming around. I only got sick once in 6 years and that was from something I ate.