RFK, Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu Spread on Poultry Farms. Why Experts Are Concerned

2 years ago by PhilipTheBucket to c/health

Health secretary RFK, Jr. has repeatedly suggested that farmers should let bird flu spread through flocks. Experts explain why that’s a dangerous idea

Sludgehammer 51 points 2 years ago

Why Experts Are Concerned

I'm gonna guess it's because they're sane?

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TropicalDingdong 27 points 2 years ago

Why Experts Are Concerned

Its right there in the name.

Experts

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flueterflam 19 points 2 years ago

I would like to see measles, polio, and bird flu (preferably, in that order) spread through members of the executive branch (and those appointed by such) and the oligarchy. I see no concern there.

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spankmonkey 8 points 2 years ago

While it would be awesome in the short term, it increases the chances of it continuing to spread and affect non-shitty people.

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thefluffiest 5 points 2 years ago

No no no it’s social Darwinism for thee, not for me

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Shortstack 12 points 2 years ago

Yeah who needs eggs anyway!

No eggs for anybody!

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I_Fart_Glitter 12 points 2 years ago

The eggs are the least of our worries.

And a no-cull policy would expose farmworkers to sick chickens, according to Koci. “You’re exposing more humans to more chickens,” he says, “and just buying more lottery tickets for that pandemic strain.”

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Alloi 7 points 2 years ago

50% mortality rate in humans.....? well, i think we should scramble for a cure asap. but not me personally, im not smart enough. omellete the scientists answer that one.... and who knows how long that will take?

but heck, if theres one thing i know for sure.....

.....this wont be over easy.....

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Thcdenton 10 points 2 years ago

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reddig33 10 points 2 years ago

I thought RFK Jr was supposed to be the expert. I mean, isn’t that why he was appointed?

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sleezer 9 points 2 years ago

Why is the first idea of these morons to let whatever disease spread? It's unfortunate we have these people in charge

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Broadfern 8 points 2 years ago

Cull the poors and keep them too sick/afraid to fight back.

Don’t mistake for malice what can easily be explained with stupidity and malice.

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Lemminary 5 points 2 years ago

"Do nothing" is their answer. "Tear it down" is their message. :/

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rickdg 8 points 2 years ago

Wasn’t expecting for 2025 to be the year where China becomes a shining example of disease containment compared to the US.

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boreengreen 3 points 2 years ago

People were talking about chinese wet markets before. Under trump, they will talk of deadly pandemics on an industrial scale. The trump plague will be more lethal and biglier.

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