Florida Company Announces Flu Defender 1.0 – A Free Bird Flu Prevention Software Program

BRADENTON, Florida – November 17, 2005 UTC - Amidst rampant media speculation regarding the possibility of a Bird Flu pandemic, FluSupply.com today announced it has launched Flu Defender – a free Bird Flu prevention software package for Windows.

The inspiration for Flu Defender came from an eBay customer complaining about the poor quality of existing information about the Bird Flu, recalled Ty Shewmake, the FluSupply.com founder and president. "She complained about spending all her time looking for Bird Flu information on the Web – much of which turned out to be nothing more than thinly veiled marketing pitches or confusing tech-speak." Shewmake said. “People everywhere are asking what Bird Flu is, and how to stay safe. So she asked, ‘Can't you people make it easier?’”

A new type of application, Flu Defender is an easy to use desktop portal which delivers a human-edited directory of the best and most accurate Bird Flu Web links and Blogs on the Web. FluSupply.com updates Flu Defender’s content constantly which allows anyone to quickly get and stay up to speed on the emerging Bird Flu threat. Available in the registered version of Flu Defender, the optional Defender Series multimedia courses provide practical ways anyone can keep themselves, their family, or business safer.

Added Shewmake “Flu Defender is unique in that 100% of our content is human edited. We scour the Web for new and updated content and add it every day – but only after our editors review and approve it. This way, we’re able to include only the most accurate and practical information”. Because the application self-updates each time it’s used, content is always fresh and current.

Categories included so far include:

Web Links: Dozens of links to the CDC, WHO, universities and other organizations and links to papers, newspaper articles, and summaries - as well as resources from private foundations and others. Web links are free content.

Web Blogs: A directory of links to some of the best opinion regarding Bird Flu found anywhere on the Web. Web blogs are free content.

The Defender Series: A growing series of exclusive multimedia courses which translate mountains of scientific jargon and government speak into short, simple, and practical steps anyone can take to keep themselves, their family, and business safer from Bird Flu. Premium content.

Of the three content areas within Flu Defender, only the Defender Series requires registration – the remainder is completely free.

About FluSupply.com
Flu Supply’s innovative products are designed to make it easier for individuals, families, and businesses to prepare now for the possible Bird Flu pandemic. Founded in 2005 by Ty Shewmake, FluSupply.com is quickly becoming a major retailer for flu related products. Flu Supply is headquartered in Bradenton, Florida with suppliers and manufacturers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.FluSupply.com or www.fludefender.com.

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FluSupply, The Defender Series, and FluDefender are all trademarks of FluSupply.com. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.