I recently posted a quick guide to understanding biohazard and chemical threats, and I wanted to dig a little deeper into bioterrorism agents. Wikipedia defines “bioterrorism” as follows: Bioterrorism is terrorism involving the intentional release or dissemination of biological agents. These agents are bacteria, viruses, or toxins, and may be in a naturally occurring or … Read more
In a post-disaster scenario, medical supplies will be limited to what you have on hand, or what you can make. The risk of infections will be much greater than normal circumstances, the disaster itself could cause injuries, debris will make necessary movement dangerous, and clean water will be hard to come by. For this reason, it … Read more
Disclaimer: I am not a physician, the following is not a recommendation for treating illness in everyday life and the reader should know that they need to do their own research and use caution when ingesting any drug as there is always a chance of side-effects. The following is only meant to provide the reader … Read more
When disaster hits, disease and infection can often quickly become the primary cause of death. Having food, water, and shelter are crucial-but there are medical considerations as well. Like them or not, antibiotics can be the difference between life and death. This infographic, based on an article from Urban Survival Site contains 10 antibiotics you … Read more