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October 30, 2014

Title: Taking the Lead on Ebola
Topic: Ebola

Discussed by Dr. John O'Shea
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Doctors in America should be taking the lead on the fight against Ebola around the world. Dr. John O’Shea says that the response to the Ebola outbreak in Africa has not been addressed properly. So what’s the big deal with Ebola? Are people just ill-informed and panicked? Is there really a cause for concern in America? There is a real threat, but is it serious?

Approximately 50,000 Americans die every year from the flu. With flu season in full-swing, many people might become terrified, thinking they have Ebola because the symptoms are often similar to the flu. According to Dr. O’Shea, if you have not traveled recently, the chances are slim; your chance of contracting Ebola from someone who is infected is even smaller.

Dr. O’Shea also discusses the recent appointment of a non-medical professional to oversee the Ebola situation in America. What was Obama thinking? Also, should healthcare workers, soldiers, and those who have traveled to Ebola infected countries be automatically quarantined? What can we do to protect ourselves and our families?

John O’Shea is a visiting fellow in the Center for Health Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation. He has been a practicing general surgeon for more than 20 years and was formerly a senior health policy advisor for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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