The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a looming worldwide shortage of syringes used to administer Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. At a United Nations briefing on Nov. 9., WHO medicines access expert Lisa Hedman said that there have been roughly 6.8 billion coronavirus vaccine doses administered this year. This is almost double the number of typical routine vaccinations and used almost two … Continue reading OH DARN: WHO says global shortage of vaccine syringes could slow down vaccination efforts
Survival essentials: 6 Store-bought lab tests for your medicine chest
If you have a health condition like diabetes, before SHTF you need to take extra precautions to ensure that you stay safe even during a long-term survival scenario. And if you’re bugging in with loved ones, you should stock up on DIY lab kits you may need for common health concerns like food allergies. (h/t … Continue reading Survival essentials: 6 Store-bought lab tests for your medicine chest
Survival medicine: How to disinfect your first aid tools and instruments
In a disaster scenario, knowing first aid is crucial to your survival. Even if you’re safe after SHTF, there’s no telling when someone else might need medical attention. Since it’s important to be readily available for medical emergencies, you should know how to clean and disinfect your first aid tools and instruments after using them … Continue reading Survival medicine: How to disinfect your first aid tools and instruments
China seizes factory lines, spurs speculation and fears about second COVID-19 wave
The Chinese government has taken control over factory lines producing critical medical equipment and protective gear, according to China-based American traders, stoking fear and speculation over a possible wave of new COVID-19 infections. New York native Moshe Malamud, who has been doing business in China for well over two decades now, said in an interview with the New … Continue reading China seizes factory lines, spurs speculation and fears about second COVID-19 wave
Safety first: Tips for stocking your First Aid kit before SHTF
From treating minor cuts and wounds to major medical emergencies, there is no doubt that having a well-stocked first aid kit can go a long way in treating various injuries in a survival situation. In dire circumstances, what you have in your first aid kit might even mean the difference between life and death. Stay … Continue reading Safety first: Tips for stocking your First Aid kit before SHTF
A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF
The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI): Perhaps a few years ago we would have laughed at the preppers who insisted that a huge-scale disaster could be just around the corner. Most of us aren’t laughing anymore. The world, as we once knew it, is no more. It feels like we are surrounded … Continue reading A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 