Thursday, May 19, 2011

May 21st Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse

Via the CDC blog Public Health Issues, a stroke of genius: Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse.

In movies, reveals, and literature, zombies are often depicted as being created by an infectious virus, which is passed on through bites and call with bodily fluids. Harvard psychiatrist Steven Schoolman wrote a (fictional) medical paper on the zombies introduced in Evening of the Dwelling Dead and refers back to the condition as Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome caused by an infectious agent.

The Zombie Survival Guide identifies the cause for zombies as a virus referred to as solanum. Different zombie origins proven in films embody radiation from a destroyed NASA Venus probe (as in Evening of the Residing Useless), as well as mutations of current circumstances resembling prions, mad-cow disease, measles and rabies.

The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the concept that a zombie apocalypse could happen. In such a situation zombies would take over total international locations, roaming metropolis streets consuming something residing that acquired in their way.

The proliferation of this idea has led many individuals to marvel “How do I put together for a zombie apocalypse?” Nicely, we’re right here to reply that query for you, and hopefully share a quantity of recommendations on preparing for real emergencies too!

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