Infectious Diseases – Bubonic Plague
Alternative names: black death, black plague Type of infection: bacterial Incubation period: 2 to 6 days Mortality rate: up to 65% if untreated Vector: fleas on mice or rats History…
Infectious Diseases – Anthrax
Alternative names: none Type of infection: bacterial Incubation period: 1 day to 2 months, depending on transmission mode Mortality rate: 50% to 90% Vector: none, cattle or other grazing animals …
Infectious Diseases – SARS
Alternative names: severe acute respiratory syndrome Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 2 to 10 days, usually 2-7 on average Mortality rate: 10% Vector: bodily fluid contact History SARS burst…
Infectious Diseases – Ebola
Alternative names: none Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 5 to 10 days, possibly up to 21 Mortality rate: 60 to 90% depending on the strain Vector: body fluid contact, or…
Infectious Diseases – Ricin
Unlike the illnesses so far listed, ricin is a toxin not a disease. Though it’s not something that you will likely come across in any natural situation, it is a very likely candidate for bio-terrorism….
Infectious Diseases – Measles
Alternative names: none Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 7 to 14 days Mortality rate: less than 1% in healthy patients Vector: airborne History Many early historical descriptions of measles…
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Prepping for Pets – What Should I Have Ready?
While Preppers are busy practicing their skills, storing supplies and reading survival books, its east to forget about out our four legged friends.But if SHTF, you’ll want to make sure your pets are taken care…
Items Your Should Have For Your Compact Emergency Kit For Wildfires
Here is a list of items you should have packed and ready to go in case of wildfire or other disaster occurs and keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when…
Hardening Your Home for WIldfires
With recent local wildfires ablaze, I thought I would share some tips from the CAL FIRE website.. Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile from a wildfire. “Harden” your home now before a…
