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    Ebola

    in Nature's Prescriptions

    Posted

    CNN just said that reported with NBC I think (could be CBS) had tested positive for ebola....and of course their flying them back to America. We just don't learn. The family is still in the house with the same sheets and things laying there, what is up with that. Even I would know, burn them. They had to put guards there because the family went to the hospital. What is wrong with these people.

    Ebola

    in Nature's Prescriptions

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    Boy lots of mistakes all the way around on this ebola thing. He told the people at the hospital he had come from Liberia and they didn't catch it, he was helping move patients with ebola and then got on a plane and flew to the U.S. What was he thinking and why are we still letting people fly to our country from there! I don't understand this.

    Ebola

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    http://prepforshtf.com/preppers-protecting-ebola/#.VCttrPldVIF

     

     

    Preppers and Ebola: Protecting Yourself
    The current Ebola outbreak is the largest in history. It has caused more than 672 deaths and more than 1,200 infections in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, this according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    To control the disease the chain of transmissions must be broken. While highly contagious the disease can be isolated, because you cannot become infected by simply breathing the virus in, it is not airborne, in other words. You have to have contact with an infected person’s bodily fluid, blood, feces, mucus, semen and even sweat.
    The mortality rates are high but keep in mind the medical facilities where the patients are now being treated are not as advanced, as they would be in the United States. If people became infected in the U.S. and received prompt medical treatment the mortality rate would likely drop to 50 percent or possibly lower. This is all speculation of course, because there has never been a reported case of one of the four deadly Ebola viruses in the United States.
    It is assumed that the medical professionals across the country have plans, and are ready to deal with the problem if it becomes a problem in the United States. However, this again is all speculation.
    Assume the Worst
    Experts and others claim the disease is just an airplane ride away from being in the United States and most claim it is not in the U.S. yet. Assume it is here however, because to assume otherwise, you would then not take the proper precautions when caring for someone with a high fever, who is vomiting and has severe stomach pains. These are just a few of the symptoms, and keep in mind influenza for example, may have the same symptoms to a certain extent, (refer to a previous article on Ebola symptoms and treatments).
    You as an individual should never treat anyone including family members, that you know or suspect has the virus without proper protection. Protection includes medical gloves, gowns, facemasks, shields and protective eyewear.
    First responders have to be particularly cautious when treating any victim for any reason, because a person can be a carrier and not show any symptoms. It is important that a travel history be obtained if possible. You must know where family members have traveled too. Even if they have not traveled to Africa, for example, interconnecting flights may have had an infected person on it.
    Medical experts claim that a person is not contagious or as contagious until the symptoms are full blown, but there is not a vaccine, which should tell you that the medical experts do not fully understand the virus, so never assume anything.
    Wear two pairs of protective gloves when handling needles. You should never reuse needles, but if you find you have to, the procedure for sterilization is to submerse the needles in hot soapy water to remove any obvious contaminates, such as blood mucus and so on. Once the needles have been cleansed of all blood or other fluids rinse well with clean water in a sterilized bowl or other container. Once rinsed draw undiluted chlorine bleach into the needles and let soak for 30 seconds. Expel the bleach safely, repeat the process, and let the needles air dry. This assumes the sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) content is at least between 5.25 and 6 percent or higher.
    Elimination of All Microorganisms, Viral, Bacteria, and Fungal Through Sterilization
    Sterilization of hard, non-porous items can be accomplished by using high heat, an autoclave or steam sterilizer. Boiling heat-resilient items in water for 20 minutes will kill the Ebola virus as well. You can also use a bleach solution to kill the virus on hard surfaces, clothing and other items using a solution of 1:10 and a solution of 1:100.
    A 1:100 bleach solution is used to disinfect:
    Surfaces
    Medical equipment
    Patient bedding
    Reusable protective clothing before it is laundered.
    A 1:10 bleach solution is a strong solution used to disinfect excreta and bodies, and it is best this is left to medical professionals (CDC, 2014).
    Washing your hands is always the first line of defense to protect yourself and others. Use bar soap that has been cut into chunks so you can use one piece and dispose of that piece. This prevents contamination of the entire bar of soap.
    Use one hand to scrub the hand, forearm of the opposite hand, and then switch using the other hand and then rinse well. Discard the piece of soap safely and always use a disposable one-time use towel or let the hands air dry.
    You cannot “catch” the virus by simply being in the same room with an infected person. However, you have to assume that if an infected person sneezes or coughs then micro mucus droplets can be transmitted through the air for short distances. If it is known or suspected a person has the disease use all available protection whenever in the same room.
    Bedding must be destroyed by incineration or proper procedures followed for sterilization and the same applies to the patients clothing. Physical barriers must be erected to isolate patients. This would include protective fencing, to prevent people from entering, or heavy sheets placed over doorways to alert others that a person is isolated. Signs alerting others should be placed were easily seen as well.
    Bathrooms used by the infected person must be isolated and not used by anyone else. Never enter a bathroom facility that an infected person has used without all protective clothing/gear in place.
    The best protection for individuals is of course isolation. Avoid crowds, do not fly and stay out of airport terminals. Once again, the virus is not floating in the air, so if you have not come in physical contact with an animal or a human that has the disease then you cannot catch the virus.
    It is likely but not proven that the virus is in the United States. Remember the mortality rate is directly related to the treatment of patients infected. Because there is no cure, treatment is therapeutic. Hydration levels must be maintained, blood pressure monitored closely and most patients have to be treated for secondary infections caused by the virus.
    Excessive internal and external bleeding is common and a common cause of death from the virus. This must be treated promptly by professionals. Do not attempt to treat anyone at home that you suspect has the virus.
    The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered medical advice.
    CDC. (2014). Retrieved 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/

    Ebola

    in Nature's Prescriptions

    Posted · Edited by Katz25

    Well I live exactly 4 hrs. from Dallas but have family that lives there, I worry for me and them. I am very concerned about this because of the possibility of spreading so quickly. There is no telling how many people he came into contact with in those days and now they are coming in contact with people, etc. etc. etc. Why were they letting someone from Liberia come to the states anyway? That's crazy. The news said anyone he came into contact with has to be in isolation for three weeks....really how many are they going to find that was on the plane, airport, on the street, in his family neighborhood. The CDC is just to rehearsed for my liking trying to keep us calm. I stocked up on groceries and water this pm. I know it's silly, but I just see trouble, I hope I'm wrong because I don't want anyone to get sick.

    Ebola

    in Nature's Prescriptions

    Posted

    That's what I wonder too. They haven't given any info. about this person period. But how many people did they come in contact with on planes, airports, etc. going every direction in the world. This person could come in contact with hundreds of people on a trip. Yes I know we have a great country and we're great for treating diseases, but we are at great risk I feel.

    Ebola

    in Nature's Prescriptions

    Posted

    :sigh: Guess it's time to actually READ [....follow directions, etc ] that pdf from the CDC that BeccaAnne linked us to. I just sent it to DH ...

     

     

    MtRider :behindsofa: Face masks, surgical gloves, ingredients for hydration fluid, ......oye! :pray:

    I'm going to print it out at work tomorrow. Thank you BeccaAnne!

    Ebola

    in Nature's Prescriptions

    Posted

    Well the first one scared me, the second didn't make me feel any better! This phrase is what scared me, "In a worst-case hypothetical scenario, should the outbreak continue with recent trends, the case burden could gain an additional 77,181 to 277,124 cases by the end of 2014."

    How Long Does Vacuum Sealed Jars Last?

    in Preserving the Harvest

    Posted

    Can someone please tell me if I make some of the meal in a jar recipes with freeze dried or dehydrated whatever they are and then vacuum seal with no oxygen absorber how long a shelf life they have? Also can you make a meal in a jar and put a oxygen absorber in with it and just put a ring and lid on and it will seal and not have to be vacuum sealedn and what is the shelf life?? Someone told me you can and I don't know. I guess it would pull all the oxygen out of the jar by screwing the lid on tight, IDK. Just don't want to waste products or risk them spoiling.

    Women Only Please Read - Question on Rash

    in Nature's Prescriptions

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    Hi ladies I haven't posted in awhile because quite frankly it has taken some time to get this condition under control. Oh my gosh it was so bad and I was so miserable. Well I had tried previously some of the things recommended or was doing them already, but others not. I did start wearing only cotton underwear, have not been able to find a bra. I do have some cotton I call them rags that I fold and put between my skin and where the bra touches. None of the pills were ever going to clear it up, it was to bad. What I finally did was of courses when I shower I can only use Dove soap, everything else breaks my whole body out, but my final rinse in these areas is with cool water. When I get out I dry completely and ALWAYS and I do mean ALWAYS use my hair dryer to dry these areas completely. I have found that the Desitin cream works the best for me. I put it on and let it set for awhile in all the areas. When it was bad as I was getting dressed I would use the cotton rags under my breast and stomach areas to not let anything touch the skin. That has helped so much not letting anything but the cream touch the area. When it was bad I would even change the rags several times a day and wash daily. I feel a lot better, with this Texas heat I won't say it hasn't popped up small places, but I immediately got right on it. I can't use the deodorant (even thought I think it's a good idea because that breaks me out too..allergies..geesh!). I think my pops back up because of the heat here, but I also have it in the winter now, so I think a lot of it has been the stress and my diabetes and not taking care of myself properly. I haven't eaten right since my dad passed and I would be lying if I said I am now. I'm just trying to survive emotionally right now and want to live which I find very hard. I know that's awful to say and I ask you to forgive me for not giving my life more meaning, I'm just grieving I guess and all alone. Right now life isn't very important to me, that's the depression talking sorry.

     

    Anyway I won't go there but I will say thank you to everyone who answered this e-mail, because I learned so much and so much wonderful information. Thank you all you helped me solve my problem and yes I do have desitin stocked up and am also looking into some essential oils to also help. I know Tea Tree Oil is a great thing. I haven't checked into oils much, but am just now learning about them. Thanks so much everyone for helping me, the ones that posted know how miserable I was and gave great advice. I'll be forever grateful.

     

    TT

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