This is a guest article by Greg Mumm. Greg and I discussed the importance of staying fit, especially for those trying to be prepared for disasters and emergencies. For many of us (me included) working out isn’t one of our favorite … Continue reading →
by Monica Gomez The time may come when someone in your family suffers a cardiac emergency. You need to know how to administer emergency CPR so the person has a better chance of survival, especially in the event that there isn’t anyone … Continue reading →
We’re hearing a lot about how the healthcare worker for the US Ebola Index Patient became infected with Ebola, even though they wore “protective gear.” However, what seems to be lacking in these stories is the type of PPE (Personal … Continue reading →
Infection control is not fun. Having to wear a hazard suit and/or gown, mask, gloves, goggles, hood, and boots/booties is very hot and uncomfortable. Try wearing an N95 mask for 8 hours and see how well you fare. People will … Continue reading →
Special Ebola Coverage (Articles listed here are for informational purposes only. Their inclusion in the Prepper News Watch does not imply any condonation of these opinions.) Dr. Ben Carson: Mistake to Bring Ebola Patients to US Bringing in the military … Continue reading →
As reported in Voice of America: Scientists say drug-resistant bacteria surround themselves with a defensive barrier, but researchers at the University of East Anglia in Britain have found a crack in that armor. A team led by Professor Changjiang Dong … Continue reading →
Not that H9N2, H7N9 and H5N1 was bad enough, we now have a new DEADLY flu to watch out for: H10N8. The woman referenced in the WHO text in the link has died. Avian influenza A (H10N8) … Continue reading →
I was speaking with Mike the Medic last night, going over some new developments with first aid kits. Most of us have seen the military First Aid Kits, and the Improved First Aid Kits (IFAK) that are out there. Various … Continue reading →
