https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/ The New Canadian Preppers Network Discussion Board en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 11:04:11 +0000 wpForo 60 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/the-big-rollout-vaccines/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:41:18 +0000
But if you make it politcal, Denob will make me shut this down..

SO!!!! let me be clear on what I am hoping we can talk about on this thread?!

What is happening in your province?
What is happening in regards to your work place?
What is happening in regards to effects on your own personal way of life?

The truth of the matter not matter how you feel about in the "politcal" sense, it will be a huge topic/part of our towns/county's, province/country and world happenings for 2021.. So I would really like us to be able to have it available for a subject to touch on..]]> Health farmgal https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/the-big-rollout-vaccines/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/irritating-inconveniences/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:52:43 +0000 So Benadryl cortisone cream..... good to have in the medicine locker! Alcohol and peroxide do a good job on drying up the blisters.

Speaking of which, one of my children tried getting suture thread on line and couldn't and find any. Only found practice suture. The funny things you wish you had more of. Thankfully the old man picked up a field medical kit a few decades ago :D Hope I never need it but know my wife will do a good job if need be.]]> Health Anonymous https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/irritating-inconveniences/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/n95-8511-or-3m-6200-mask/ Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:03:17 +0000 He can't access the forms so I'm posting on his behalf

He can buy either of those masks and would like our opinion.

He has a family two kids wife and himself.

Looking for which is better for his family.
Thx]]> Health threestorms https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/n95-8511-or-3m-6200-mask/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/health-and-safety-during-pandemic/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:21:20 +0000
During this time of crisis, about the last thing that people should do is get hurt senselessly. (Or set something on fire, but that is a different story better led by Peppercorn)

1) wear PPE in whatever you do, DO go overboard!
Stacking wood today was a good example as to why I appreciated my overkill large safety glasses. With the wind, there was lots of saw dust flying around. I’m glad none of it got into my eyes.

Also good time to wear high quality work gloves, small cuts and slivers are annoying at best of times, but infections can be serious right now.

2) treat every minor wounds aggressively.
Slather any scrapes, cuts and all with Polysporin after a good cleaning. Keep clean with bandages and dressings.

3) take, your, time!
Be diligent in your actions, be aware of surroundings, be extra cautious.
Now isn’t the time to slip and sprain an ankle or break an arm!

As our ERs are over crowded at best of times, we should really try our best not to find ourselves sitting in one, surrounded by sick folks in a possibly “uncleaned” waiting area.

Once this is all over - soon we hope - it will be good to make accounts of that PPE that we have and the one we should have.

In the meanwhile, if you do get hurt, DO seek medical help at the earliest possibility. Even though we want to avoid hospitals right now, a wound needing stitches... needs stitches... from a doctor! Now is not yet the time to go John Rambo.]]> Health helicopilot https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/health-and-safety-during-pandemic/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/coronavirus-a-summary-of-authoritative-information-to-protect-and-prepare-yourself/ Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:00:33 +0000 I have to say, this is probably the most concise summary of information on the Corona virus I've seen and extremely helpful in filtering out the opinion, fake information and background noise and simply getting to the meat of the matter. A special thanks to Entropy from the board who prepared this and is an actual expert in the medical field and experienced enough to have done this:


Since this Coronavirus has emerged at the end of last year, the biggest issue has been the lightening speed at which very bad info has spread. the WHO calls this an “infodemic” while a lame name, it is true. nearly every “knowledgable source” telling people what to do has had at least some errors in their info. not only that, people have created false reports about local infections in the Collingwood hospital (CTV news ran the correct info that the report was fake). most of the bad info is just people’s ignorance and jumping to conclusions.


the best sources of info are:


WHO situation report

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports">https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports


gives accurate info ever 24hrs. the problem is, new reports of confirmed cases/deaths etc are not shared until the next days.


WHO general info

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019



WATCH THIS VIDEO

https://youtu.be/mOV1aBVYKGA


CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html


Case Tracker (very up to date)

https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6



Prevention strategies:

this virus is transmitted by inhaling droplet particles (coughed, sneezed, spit) from people who are infected. these will travel only a few feet and do not hang in the air that long.

they can be picked up from hard surfaces (tables, handles, door knobs etc) or clothing. it may live for only 1-2 hours on hard surfaces and likely less then 20-30 mins on soft surfaces like clothing. it will likely live longer in mucus filled tissues.

it can be passed thru fecal matter. (possible blood if very sick, but NOT urine)

infected people can shed (spread) the virus for 2-10 days (maybe up to 14 days in some cases) before they have symptoms. some people are symptoms free (11 of the initial cases tested outside of china were symptoms free when confirmed to be infected).

viral load symptoms free people have a smaller viral load then those that are very sick. but it doesn’t take much to infect someone so wash your hands/don’t touch your face.


WASH YOU HANDS: alcohol based hand rub is the gold standard. 70% ethyl alcohol or higher is best. but at least 65%. put enough in your hands so that it takes about 20 seconds to rub dry. RUB DRY. friction is what kills the bugs.


wash your hands after being in contact with:

a sick person

any public area

before touching stuff in your kitchen

after using the washroom

before eating.


SOAP and WATER if your hands are visibly soiled.


isolate any one sick the best you can. keep their environment clean (this prevents a viral load in their area. the ability to keep air moving in that room helps prevent spread. a cracked window, and a HEPA filter is best.


DO NOT TOUCH YOUR MOUTH/NOSE/EYES unless you have clean hands. (then wash your hands again if you are sick)


Things we know (as of today)

this virus affects all ages, it’s hits harder on those with lung, heart or kidney problems.

it has spread person to person

it spreads fast in highly populated areas, and initially the death rate was about 2% now slightly lower. the critical cases were 20% but has dropped to around 13%.

it may spread to unborn fetus (one case of a new born with it, one case with a new born without it, both had mothers with the virus)



Charts

As you can see by the charts below, it spreads very fast in the mega cities of china. most of the critical cases have been inside China. i have no info on what they consider a critical case. it could be someone needing hospital/supportive care or it could mean ICU and advance supports.


Treatment

treatment is symptom management.

keep hydrated

Vitamin C, Zinc, help the immune system. zinc has antiviral properties.

eat well, get fresh air and get good sleep.]]> Health thecrownsown https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/coronavirus-a-summary-of-authoritative-information-to-protect-and-prepare-yourself/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/are-you-prepping-for-the-coronavirus/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:53:12 +0000 N95
Gas masks
Hazmat suits
Gloves and boots

Are you prepping even more so?
What precautions are you taking ?

I am baffled as to how bad Canada is for acting on this.
Ie: test everyone coming in that was at ground zero...instead of setting up a hotline ...call us if you are sick.

Thx]]> Health threestorms https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/are-you-prepping-for-the-coronavirus/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/canadian-food-inspection-agency-food-recall-warnings-getting-on-the-notification-list/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:33:49 +0000
If you're interested in getting notifications real time as the CFIA puts them out, you can sign up for email or text notifications:

By email:
https://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/util/listserv/listsube.shtml?foodrecalls_rappelsaliments

By phone (app):
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/stay-connected/recalls-safety-alerts-mobile-application.html


If you've purchased something, or heading to a store where it may not have been pulled from the shelves yet...the real time notifications give you that added layer of information.]]> Health thecrownsown https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/canadian-food-inspection-agency-food-recall-warnings-getting-on-the-notification-list/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/drugs-and-murica/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:50:47 +0000 Health scrounger https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/drugs-and-murica/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/happy-new-year-6/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 03:48:02 +0000 Health Wayne https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/happy-new-year-6/ https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/happy-holidays-2/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 05:33:19 +0000
I wanted to get my warm wishes said ahead of all the commotion that often occurs as we get closer to Christmas. As the count-down is now in the single digits, I thought this to be an appropriate time.

As for me, I'm planning on staying put at home with my three sons visiting over the holidays. All of the shopping is done, so it's time to look forward to good company, good food and family.

What are your plans?]]> Health Wayne https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/health/happy-holidays-2/