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3 Questions (and Answers) About Influenza
Last week I talked about some of the risks of a pandemic such as a deadly influenza outbreak. Since many of us get the flu most years, I’d like to address some questions that occurred to me as I was...
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Might You Need an Obstetrics Kit?
Back when my wife and I were pregnant with our first child, I went to all those natural childbirth classes. They gave me quite an education on what goes on during childbirth. I realized that armed with...
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Basic First Aid Kits
When a person is hurt or wounded, generally it’s a good idea to seek professional medical care. But in many situations timely treatment, even by an untrained helper, can preserve one’s life, prevent...
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Understanding the Antibiotics in Your Med Kit
Antibiotics are a modern wonder-drug, often rendering trivial infections that were once considered very grave. In a society broken down by disaster, disruptions to the supply chain could well mean that...
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Prevent Medical Emergencies With Elective Surgery
As I listened to the radio deejay promise a free eye exam for the first seven callers to schedule an exam to see if they could benefit from laser eye surgery, I thought to myself, “Yeah, it would be...
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Take Another Look at Epsom Salt
Every now and then I learn about some item, gear, or substance that is so versatile and useful that I just have to add it to my stockpiles. Today Epsom salt became one of those substances. It turns out...
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Post-Apocalyptic Eye Wear
I wear eyeglasses. Bifocals. I have a separate pair of prescription sunglasses for driving and outdoor activities. What happens to me if my glasses are destroyed and the economy is disrupted enough...
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8 Reference Works for Living Without Doctors
First aid training and resources are readily available for a number of medical emergencies. These skills and resources are focused on mitigating harm and keeping someone alive long enough to get them...
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