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The CDC has recommended that Americans wear masks “in public”, but are vague on what to do in [...]
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Today on the Survival Medicine Podcast, we welcome good friend Charley Hogwood. Charley is [...]
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In this companion video to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton explains pandemic waves in the [...]
Over the years, I have made it my mission to notify the public (those that will listen, at least) [...]
In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton recounts the history of the Spanish [...]
Many people are concerned about what appears to be a second wave of COVID-19, the pandemic disease [...]
We’ve spent a lot of time discussing the COVID-19 pandemic on this channel, but we should also [...]
Many people are concerned about what appears to be a second wave of COVID-19, the pandemic disease [...]
In this video companion to a recent article, Dr. Joe Alton gives his thoughts on upcoming and, in [...]
If you’re reading the headlines, you’re probably hearing that, as the country slowly reopens, [...]
In my recent article of June 12th, “COVID Fatigue and The Second Wave”, I floated the [...]
In the news, COVID-19 cases are again on the rise as a second wave of infections coincide with the [...]
COVID-19 cases may again be on the rise as a second wave of infections coincide with the reopening [...]
As we reopen, some words will have permanently entered our vocabulary: Social distancing. [...]
In this companion video to a recent article, Joe Alton MD examines a possible reason that [...]
THE MISSING ZINC Recently I wrote an article about the drug remdesivir and the fact that it is [...]
The race to find an effective treatment against COVID-19 is in full swing, and the latest drug [...]
Recently, we came across an article about coronavirus myths on, guess where, the AARP website, [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has rampaged throughout the planet, but a few encouraging signs are giving [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll populations of many countries, and drive efforts [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to steamroll populations of many countries, and drive efforts to [...]
In this companion video to a previous article, Joe Alton MD gives some thoughts on what permanent [...]
Coronavirus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have added six new symptoms to the [...]
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On January 7th, 2020, I wrote an article about pneumonia that described a mysterious new [...]
Survival Medicine Podcast Are you going to survive this pandemic? If I asked America this [...]
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Hint: This isn't enough The CDC has recommended social distancing that keeps six feet between [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage throughout the known world, killing close to 100000 [...]
In infectious disease outbreaks, mundane chores like food shopping may become much more [...]
Our latest book We published our latest book "Alton's Pandemic Preparedness Guide: Dealing with [...]
In this video, Joe Alton MD reiterates his urgent call for everyone to wear face mask and coverings[...]
COVID-19 is running rampant throughout the globe. Contagious and sometimes deadly, it's likely [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage throughout the known world, killing thousands and [...]
In this video, medical preparedness advocate Dr. Joe Alton strongly urges people to put on a [...]
A number of reports have brought up the possibility of re-infection with COVID-19. Unlike some [...]
If the numbers of new cases and deaths caused by COVID-19 haven’t scared you, you’ll never [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming hospitals and overworked medical staff, leading the CDC to [...]
If you’ve paid any attention to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 or watched movies like [...]
COVID-19 tests are now available in larger numbers in the U.S. and the numbers of positives are [...]
Well, we’re in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., with close to 1000 [...]
A question I'm asked often is can you reuse a face mask? In normal times, the answer is a [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has spread to scores of countries in all continents except for Antarctica[...]
In the last few weeks, we have found ourselves challenged by a new virus from a family that is[...]
Thinking Outside The Box Face mask supplies are becoming scarce and the government is [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading to scores of countries in all continents except for Antarctica. [...]
In this video, Dr. Joe Alton explains the difference between an N95 respirator and a regular face [...]
COVID-19: PANDEMIC STATUS? The SARS-CoV2 virus, newest member of the coronavirus family has [...]
WHO Guidelines for Home Care In situations like the current COVID-19 epidemic, international [...]
Home Care for COVID-19 Patients with Mild Symptoms by Joe Alton, MD In situations when hospitals[...]
Coronavirus and Bats Bats and coronavirus If you were in Wuhan, China and wanted some nice [...]
CORONAVIRUS AND PETS Dog face masks There have a been a lot of articles that tell you what [...]
PERSONAL PROTECTION GEAR Having knowledge of infectious diseases and how to treat them is very [...]
Unless you just got back from a trip to Mars, you probably know that there’s an epidemic going on[...]
Promising Case Study in Thailand For many, the specter of infectious disease has always seemed [...]
Coronavirus video There's a lot to know about epidemics, including the latest virus, 2019-nCoV, [...]
Latest news on 2019-nCoV Unless you just got back from a trip to Mars, you probably know that [...]
Is The New Coronavirus outbreak a Pandemic? Over the years, I’ve written about different [...]
Video: Face Mask Basics Throughout history, infectious diseases have been part and parcel of the[...]
Last week, we reported on a mysterious ailment first reported Dec. 8th, 2019, in Wuhan, China. [...]
Health authorities in China are reporting 60 cases or more of a previously unknown viral pneumonia [...]
Respiratory Tract You know, we often talk about trauma and infection, but less so about chronic [...]
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WHICH ANTIBIOTICS TO HAVE? (NOTE: The information below is only meant for circumstances where [...]
VIDEO: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH WHEN IT COMES TO ANTIBIOTIC STORAGE? There are many reasons that modern[...]
Video: XOFLUZA Last year, 80,000 Americans died from the influenza virus. Early treatment with [...]
HOW MANY ANTIBIOTICS DO YOU NEED? Some years ago I began writing about medical [...]
Today, we have advanced laboratory studies that allow identification of many pathogens. Despite [...]
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ASTHMA IN SURVIVAL, PART 3: NATURAL REMEDIES Last video, we talked about asthma, which is a [...]
DEADLY VIRUSES, PART 3: INFLUENZA Infectious disease is of major concern in good times or bad, [...]
VIDEO: ASTHMA, PART 2 We usually write about Asthma in the Spring, when pollen counts are high [...]
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VIDEO: ASTHMA, PART 1 In Part 1 of this video series on asthma, Joe Alton MD discusses the nature[...]
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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE (The following is an excerpt from our upcoming book on antibiotic and [...]
Happy National Preparedness Month! expiration dates, Flagyl as a survival antibiotic Joe and [...]
ABOUT ANTIBIOTICS IN SURVIVAL SETTINGS About antibiotics in survival or other austere settings [...]
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Why Are Flu Vaccines Sometimes Ineffective? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]
Colds and flus have similar symptoms, but there are ways to tell the difference. In his latest [...]
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Influenza On and Off The Grid Video In this video, Joe Alton MD discuss everything you need to know[...]
Influenza On and Off The Grid Even with modern medical technology, few can avoid the occasional [...]
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When you read about the Plague, it’s usually in history books. You probably know that this deadly [...]
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