Top 5 questions about Swine Flu - Possibility of Quarantine

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How To Survive a Flu Outbreak

Thanks to The Survival Spot Blog for this post

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1. Stay informed

In addition to taking the precautions below, staying informed as the spread of the outbreak is vital to the danger level at this moment in time. Unlike during the Spanish flu outbreak in 1918, we have access to information as it happens. Check the Google Map below to see where Swine flu has occurred and if it is close to you.
Outbreak Map

2. AVOID GETTING SICK!

Don’t expect that there will be a vaccine for everyone, there is a limited supply

3. Prepare for Quarantine

In a severe crisis, travel restrictions, curfews and perhaps quarantines may be implemented. To be prepared for a situation like this:

• Have 2-3 weeks of clean drinkable water on hand
• Have 2-3 weeks of food (try to get vitamin rich foods, smoothie drinks, fruits etc.)
• Make sure you have proper medication and hygiene supplies at home
• Have at least $100 of cash
• In case of power outages or disruption of services like gas, have your own lanterns and propane stoves for cooking and light at nighttime

4. Isolate yourself

Even if you are a healthy individual, avoiding people and public places as much as possible can prevent or reduce the chance of catching the flu. Since many viruses can be passed several days before symptoms occur, you could be sick before you even know it.

• Keep a distance of 3-6ft from others at all times
• Avoid going to public events, avoid large crowds (sporting events, theaters etc.)
• Avoid going out, unless necessary. When you do keep it to a minimum
• DON’T leave your local area!! (Most people who have gotten swine flu were visiting Mexico)
• Avoid eating out; the crowds and the sanitization of utensils could cause infection
• Keep kids home from school, if possible
• Work from home, if possible
• If you have food and water storage, this is the time to use it (some of it), this will reduce your contact with others by avoiding grocery stores
• If you don’t have food and water stored, go buy some.

5. Hygiene

• Wash Your Hands frequently, especially after touching public doorknobs, pens or shopping carts
• Carry Hand Sanitizer, Use frequently
• Sanitize your car, work station and home with bleach or alcohol based cleaners
• Avoid touching common germ sources
• Wear latex gloves when out in public
• DON’T share drinks or utensils
• Wear face masks when out in public; use a mask with an N95 rating or higher
• Wear glasses or goggles (airborne pathogens can get into your eyes)

6. Health

• Get a good night’s sleep, every night
• Buy food from local sources, clean or cook vigorously
• Avoid smoking, drinking, and drugs (they reduce your immune function)
• Start taking Vitamin C, D, Garlic, Elderberry, Oil of Oregano and Echinacea
• Avoid salty foods and junk foods
• Buy and take Colloidal Silver
• Exercise regularly
• Upon signs of infection, avoid others, cough into your arm or a handkerchief and see a doctor immediately (common flu vaccines can have severe side effects, avoid getting sick so you will not have to take these

If you do get infected consider setting up a Quarantine room. This is no substitute for professional medical care but it could be good during disruption of services.

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Chest Cupping to help treat Flu

I got this great article from the Maine Preppers Network thanks to MainePatriot

In line with today's headlines of more and more cases of Swine Flu popping up across the country I want to share a technique that could save the life of someone you love if this flu turns into a pandemic and health services are hard to access. Or in the event of an EOTWAWKI scenario and health services have been totally interrupted.

Its called chest cupping. I learned this technique years ago when I did a practicum as a CNA and was fortunate enough to do rounds with a respiratory therapist. This technique is not hard and if done correctly with cupped hands should not result in injury. However, as a disclaimer, use at your own discretion and caution. I will add a link at the end that will describe this and other methods that can be used to assist a patient breathe easier and help clear mucus secretions....but pay specific attention to the warnings.

The basic concept of chest cupping is that the percussion of your cupped hands in a rhythmic motion on the sides along the rib cage and across the back in the lung lobe region will result in the loosening of thick mucus that accompanies the flu and often results in the flu turning into pneumonia. It makes phlegm easier to cough up and improves oxygen intake. The patient will have immediate relief and be able to breathe much easier and deeper.

This is not a flat of hand slapping motion but rather a cupped hand (picture using your hand to get a drink of water) motion.

Read more about it and other techniques here- http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Chest+Physical+Therapy

You also may find the following link to narratives from people who lived through the 1918 pandemic intresting. 2008 marked the 90th anniversary of the pandemic that killed millions of people world wide.
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080821a.htm?s_cid=mediarel_r080821a_x


Thanks MainePatiot!

get your N95 masks here:3M 8511 Series Respirator
get your colloidal silver here: Colloidal Silver
get your oil of oregano here: Oil of Oregano

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Swine Flu Alert 04-26-09

The world is in an uproar and worried about a global pandemic, and where is our infamous, narcissistic leader? Why, out playing golf of course! Guess a pandemic is not too much to worry about for Obama. Well, that's okay - we will do our level best to keep everyone up to date on the news. Check back often as I will update this blog throughout the day and evening as I find more news.

CDC - link

Current flu map

Emails from Mexico - link


Swine flu fears prompt global quarantine plans - link

Mexico on edge as reports of swine flu cases climb - link

Swine flu fear prompt quarantine plans, pork bans - link

On the flu bug and those disappearing microbiologists - link

Flu "oddities" - link

Dark Winter - link

Twenty swine flu cases confirmed in U.S. - link

Swine Flu - link

Case of Swine flu found in Ohio today. Homeland Security, under Janet Napolitano, have now taken the reins and Passive Surveillance is activated. Also declaring as of today, a Public Health Emergency in order for Federal money to be freed up and making it easier to get large quantities of Tamiflu as well. Going by the book... gee, when do the FEMA Camps, errr, I mean quarantine camps get brought into play? Really hope we will not be needing all those shiny new coffins our government has bought recently!

Here's the deal - I have noticed in the past several updates about the flu - many are now bringing in the "economic" concerns of this event. I have to wonder if this has been done deliberately to side track Mexicans by switching their attentions from the drug wars and the poor economic circumstances rampant in that country. What better way to head off a revolution than by creating a pandemic? What better way to side track Americans as well?

We will have to keep a close eye on the progression of this flu outbreak - if it fizzles out soon, as I hope it will, then this "may" have been something natural (LOL) and all will be well for a time. If it continues to get bigger and more widespread, then all bets are off. I am concerned as this has spread globally as well and at this point there are suspected cases in UK and New Zealand.

Seems like the Spanish Flu of 1918 came in 3 separate waves. The first wave was hardly noticed, the 2nd and 3rd waves really did the job. Be aware also that some wacky scientists decided to re=create the DNA from the lung tissue of a soldier from WWI that died from the Spanish Flu - this may in fact be part of that little game since this particular virus in new, a hybrid, and never seen before. This virus is 3 different mixtures of human, avian and pig virus from 3 different continents - seems fishy to me - but what do I know? I am just a sheeple right?

One has to ask if this is part of Endgame?" Then take into account all of the "training" going on around the country with just this sort of scenario being played out.

DO NOT USE TAMIFLU (DOESN'T WORK AND OBAMA AND RUMSFELD OWN MUCH STOCK IN THE COMPANY - GET NATURAL STUFF LIKE OIL OF OREGANO AND CINNAMON BARK, STAY HOME IF SPREAD WIDENS, WEAR MASKS, WASH HANDS OFTEN).

DO NOT GET "A VACCINE" - SEEMS AS THOUGH BAXTER (VERY EVIL COMPANY) MAY HAVE A VACCINE READY - I FIND THAT ONE HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THEY COULD ALREADY HAVE THIS FORMULATED - SOMETHING FISHY THERE! TPTB WILL MAKE IT MANDATORY, IF THIS TURNS IN TO A PANDEMIC, THAT YOU TAKE THE VACCINE AND WILL BE CONSIDERED A FELONY IF YOU DO NOT - I WILL NOT TAKE A VACCINE.

We will have to wait and see what this is going to do, but all should be watching and preparing:

*Make sure you have 3 months (the length of time a quarantine may be in affect) worth of food and water.

*Have N95 masks at the very least.

*Get natural antivirals such as Oil of Oregano(ours is very strong and must be diluted before use with extra virgin olive oil) - we got ours from survivalenterprises.com.

*Have your, um, 2nd amendment supplies as well.

Will post as the news comes in today! Be alert. Be aware. Get prepared.
God Bless and Prep On
Ernie

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