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Survival Medicine Podcast: Chloroquine, Food Safety, Laundry in Pandemics

04.08.2020 - By NurseAmyandDrBonesPlay

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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage throughout the known world, killing close to 100000 and ruining the economies of whole nations. There is no proven treatment, cure, or vaccine, a common but deadly problem whenever a new virus emerges. The lack of an option leaves scientists scrambling to find a medicine that works, immediately if not sooner. Dr. Joe Alton discusses a new treatment using an old anti-malarial drug, an antibiotic, and zinc.

In infectious disease outbreaks, mundane chores like food shopping may become much more exciting (but not in a good way).  Yet, these activities are necessary to keep a family going. How can you avoid getting infected in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic? Joe Alton MD discusses CDC opinions and gives some of his own.

Plus, how to deal with laundry if you're taking care of a COVID-19 patient at home. Guidelines exist that will decrease the chances of infection.

Wishing you the best of health in good times or bad,

Joe Alton MD

Hey, learn more about viral diseases in our new book "Alton's Pandemic Preparedness Guide", available on Amazon and at store.doomandbloom.net...

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