In this companion video to a previous article, Dr. Joe Alton recounts the history of the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-19, with some surprising facts thrown in. There are lessons that can be learn...
The Altons are happy to welcome author Terry Blackmore of the Pandemic Series, the first book of which (called “Antigenic Shift”) is receiving good notices. Unlike most post-apocalyptic ficti...
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The race to find an effective treatment against COVID-19 is in full swing, and the latest drug approved by the FDA for emergency use is remdesivir. Originally developed to combat Hepatitis C, it ...
In the last few weeks, we have found ourselves challenged by a new virus from a family that is known for being very unfriendly to humans: Coronaviridae. The coronavirus family mostly causes comm...
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The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading to scores of countries in all continents except for Antarctica. I say “pandemic” not to instill panic, but vigilance and action. Unlike some World Health Or...
https://www.doomandbloom.net/expect-u-s-outbreaks-but-dont-panic/
COVID-19: PANDEMIC STATUS? The SARS-CoV2 virus, newest member of the coronavirus family has proven to be especially contagious, with over 80,000 cases and 2700 deaths so far. Cases of COVID-19 (t...
https://www.doomandbloom.net/if-covid-19-isnt-a-pandemic-i-dont-know-what-is/
Home Care for COVID-19 Patients with Mild Symptoms by Joe Alton, MD In situations when hospitals may be overwhelmed or understaffed the WHO has released guidance for Home Care of patients with mi...
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PERSONAL PROTECTION GEAR Having knowledge of infectious diseases and how to treat them is very important, but you’ll be more effective in preventing their spread by having some supplies. Which ...
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Video: Face Mask Basics Throughout history, infectious diseases have been part and parcel of the human experience. In modern times, it seems that a viral epidemic pops up every year, with names...
Last week, we reported on a mysterious ailment first reported Dec. 8th, 2019, in Wuhan, China. Wuhan is the seventh most populous city in China with 11 million people. The previously unknown dise...