During a pandemic, systems like the police, fire stations and EMS can quickly become overwhelmed. In a time of crisis, people are on their own and it’s up to you to figure out how you’re going to protect yourself and … Continue reading →
With all the threats of war and financial collapse, there’s another disastrous threat that needs to be addressed – global health threats. If war or a natural disaster doesn’t get us, a devastating disease might. The AIDS epidemic, the Black … Continue reading →
It’s no longer a “maybe” now – virus outbreaks have been all over the news in recent years. Despite all of the precautions, all of the assurances that the virus would be expertly handled if it ever did come to … Continue reading →
The ready-made kits that you can buy at the store or online are packed with the basic items needed during a regular first aid emergency situation. But, they are not prepared for pandemics, so you’ll need to make sure that … Continue reading →
There’s a lot in the news lately about viruses like Ebola or Zika. Those awful, deadly diseases that always seemed so far off that it was no real threat. In fact, officials said they were “confident” that it wouldn’t hit … Continue reading →
Paying attention to what’s going on in the news concerning virus outbreaks can make you feel anxious – and with good reason. Though the CDC is assuring the public that there’s no need to panic, that everything is under control, … Continue reading →
An elevated temperature is a sign that the body is trying to fight something off. When the temperature rises, this can be indicative that a virus, bacteria or a pathogen is present. It’s important that you monitor your temperature because … Continue reading →
Whenever there’s even a hint of a pandemic, you only have to watch the news to see how fears are downplayed – only to discover later that the worries were well founded after all. If you read the news articles … Continue reading →
The electric washing machine and dryer are time and labor saving devices, but they’ve only been around for the masses for about 60 years. For thousands of years before that people had to do their laundry by hand. If you’re … Continue reading →
In the areas where Ebola or Zika is the most active, there are several organizations keeping an eye on the virus, ready to report any big changes. The virus left its area of origin and has spread across the country. … Continue reading →
