Chapter 6 – Medical Planning and Supplies
In a full-blown pandemic, unless you have the virus, clinics and hospitals will likely turn you away. Your doctor’s office may advise you to stay away for a few months until the pandemic blows over, and instead, arrange for your prescriptions over the phone with you. You can (and should) ask your doctor to give you a prescription now for your emergency stockpile.
Accidents happen all the time, and most of them are at home. You accidentally cut yourself on a can lid as you open it. What do you do? Hopefully, you know some first aid and have supplies at hand. We’ve listed additional resources that you should have on hand to cover most medical emergencies you may encounter, either sheltering-in-place or bugging out.
Medical Supplies
Prescription & Over-the Counter Medicines and Supplies
Many of these items you may already have on hand. If the cost is a concern, look for the generic form and purchase it. Many of these can also be purchased generically from Dollar Stores, which will save you quite a bit of money. As for their efficacy, many of the generic items found in the first aid section are produced by the same company that produces the name brand item.
We’ve added Fish Mox to the list, as it is an antibiotic. It is intended for keeping your goldfish healthy, but it may work for humans, too. We do not claim to be doctors, but you may want to consider this or another animal-intended antibiotic for an extreme emergency.
Speaking of animals, stock up on your pet’s medications as well!