Originally posted by justme2
Anthrax isn't such a worry in say, a large scale attack. The strains that were used in the post office attacks (IIRC) will die off as a result of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (like what would occur in an attempted "dusting" or outdoor bomb). A mega-bomb of it, say, in a subway or something with (obviously) no direct sunlight is a worry though.....

Its the terror associated with Anthrax, its like we get watery eyes and an itch in the back of our throats just uttering the word.

Terrorism is never about the people that die , its about those that live ~
That's who the "message " is directed to .

Originally posted by Simplynoone
Good link ..it tells foods and drinks we can eat and drink to build up the immune system ...
[...] guess I better just pray for protection ....

So we have a possible Anthrax attack ...a possible smallpox attack ..not sounding to good is it .

I'm sure there will be mainstream medication available. If there isn't enough, there are alternatives. I don't know if these would work in the worst scenarios, but I turn to them all the time. Ayurvedic medicine has a lot to offer. There are herbs and essential oils that kill all manner of germs. This is not to be taken as advice, but just things to be aware of. I think skilled herbalists and naturopaths will be very valuable in hard times. Reiki is also a great comforter and aid to the sick. (Don't want to make any crazy claims but it's a wonderful thing.)

And maybe we have some time before things may happen, no matter from where they originate. I have become more peaceful lately, as I turn a bit more to spiritual things. Prayer is indeed good. One bright side is that since we're anticipating everything under the sun, maybe we will be a little calmer if things get bad. I don't want to contribute to any overwhelming fear, myself. I'm glad to at least hash these theories out with you all on this forum. Even if none of it happens, I feel a little better knowing there are others who think about the same things.

Now, back to that blissful ignorance break.

He received some kind of form for him and his family that would grant them first rights treatment, because he is a first responder, in the event of an "anthrax or other biological attack".

I keep up my membership in the vol fire department and the mine rescue team i am a member of just because of this.
Even though i am disabled i could still help out in a emergency by manning phones or other jobs around the department or team.

if this gets me first rights treatment great it was worth it.

I wouldn't take this the wrong way. He's a first responder, because of that he needs priority treatment. An EMT immune to anthrax is alot more effective during an anthrax scare than one without. Seems logical to me.

I want to say last year around this time our local first responders (my husband included) were getting information on both procedures for avian flu... as well as that they and their family were going to receive the first vaccines and/or tamiflu if available. A year before that they were really revved up on both MRSA, TB and Hepatitis B. And all these things above were more of a proactive thing - not that there was an imminent threat. However, I haven't heard anything yet in my area about Anthrax. So it could be a proactive procedural thing again - or maybe someone knows something we don't know. Most of my husband's friends are police, fire guys, EMTs and such - so I'll ask them this weekend. Thanks for the heads up!

It's not just first responders. Sewage workers in U.K. (and those who have regular contact with water and effluent drainage systems) also receive a 'head of the line' card for hospitals.

If you have a good chance of coming into contact with Weil's Disease you need it treating quickly and with minimal exposure to others.

Common sense? Er, Yes.

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Here in my county in Texas we got a booklet in the mail from the govt. entitled "how to prepare for a pandemic" or something close to that. I wish I could find my copy to post a portion. Do any of you fellow Texans remember getting this? I heard it only went out to a few counties. I recieved mine in Sept. '08.

[edit on 19-11-2008 by HERACAT]

The UK Times reported on 11/15/08:

"Spectacular...huge threat...during the transition period...involving transatlantic flights...an attack using passenger airlines...a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) device...particularly anthrax..."

This sounded like it came from a very reputable inside source.

Don't forget a few days ago California had the biggest Earthquake drill where the whole state participated together at a certain time.

My question is, why do that.....now?

Why haven't anyone done a state-wide earthquake drill before?

Originally posted by pluckynoonez
Ahhh, fresh doom. And imminent for the most part. These are the things that will make a great Christmas...for ATS.

My thoughts exactly. I'm still waiting for the "event" that was supposed to be happening from all the "strange" troop movements at the start of this year. Along with the religious event last month that came to nothing.

Christmas is coming woooo maybe that's the trigger for the NWO to impregnate all fertile woman with alien DNA to breed a new army of reptilian drones who ......... Oh no have I given the fertile imaginations something to work on