[A Quiet Boom]

Originally posted by Moses
...Much of the third world uses expired meds exclusively because of cost. This must be absolutely clear: The safety and effictiveness of one-year expired antibiotics are not questioned by any experts.

Time is the critical element. By the time 300,000 new doses of quinolones can be produced, thousands more will die.

Ok in that case I can agree, if in fact they already use expired meds. However this should be pointed out not only to those recieving the meds but also to the media beforehand. The case has to be made prior otherwise undoubtedly there would be criticism especially if someone were to die. Also if in fact we don't have stores of fresh antibiotics and this is the best hope that should also be noted beforehand. One has to wonder though what the US government currently requires to have in inventory in the event of a breakout in the US be it terrorism or otherwise because if the people of the US are put into perceivced danger there will also be criticism. My fear was simply the world's perception of the US "passing off" old drugs to a third world country as well as the efficacy of said drugs. I just don't want to provide ineffective drugs to a people who are already struggling, if we know they are effective then they should be shipped.