SEEK PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL
ADVICE BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION!
TREATMENTS FOR POTENTIAL TERRORIST WEAPONS
ANTHRAX
(Bacillus Anthracis) - Distributed by aerosol. Most dangerous when
airborne. Anthrax is not contagious, but it can be contracted from
contaminated food, clothing, and bodily fluid.
Decontaminate with household
bleach. Use undiluted bleach
on clothes and a 9:1 solution of 9 parts water and 1 part bleach on skin.
Do not use bleach or a bleach solution on open wounds! Clorox disinfecting spray does NOT
contain bleach. Household disinfecting
sprays will NOT kill Anthrax!
Pulmonary, or Inhalation, Anthrax
(Anthrax inhaled from airborne spores, infecting the lungs—Incubation period of
1-6 days.) has a mortality rate of approximately 90% (untreated).
Initial Symptoms of Pulmonary Anthrax: Headache, fever, sore joints and muscles,
confusion or malaise, coughing, and mild chest discomfort.
Severe Symptoms of Pulmonary Anthrax: Extreme difficulty breathing coupled with
harsh breathing sounds, sweating, and pale/bluish skin. These symptoms are generally followed by
shock and death within 24-36 hours of their onset. Approximately 50% of Pulmonary Anthrax cases are accompanied by
Hemorrhagic Meningitis.
Treatment of Pulmonary Anthrax:
Antibiotics must be administered prior to the onset of symptoms. Anthrax vaccine can be administered
post-exposure but is not available to civilians.
Cutaneous Anthrax
(Anthrax contracted through skin abrasions, causing infection of the
skin—Incubation period of 3-5 days) has a mortality rate of approximately 20%
(untreated).
Symptoms of Cutaneous Anthrax: A sore, resembling a pimple, which blisters
and then forms a small black scab surrounded by swelling. A fever may be present.
Treatment of Cutaneous Anthrax: Antibiotics. Anthrax vaccine can be administered post-exposure but is not
available to civilians.
Gastrointestinal Anthrax (Rare
form of Anthrax contracted from ingesting contaminated food or water, infecting
the intestines—Incubation period of 2-5 days.) has a mortality rate of
approximately 60% (untreated).
Initial Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Anthrax: Diffuse abdominal pain,
constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, malaise, and occasionally the presence of
blood in feces.
Intermediate Symptoms of Gastrointestinal
Anthrax: Severe swelling of
the abdomen (generally within 2-4 days of the onset of initial symptoms) and
increased blood in feces.
Severe Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Anthrax: Bluish skin, severe bloody
diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and occasionally fever. These symptoms are generally followed
shortly by shock and death.
Treatment of Gastrointestinal Anthrax:
Antibiotics must be administered prior to the onset of symptoms. Anthrax vaccine can be administered
post-exposure but is not available to civilians.
Doxycyline:
Doxycyline (Vibramycin) pills or capsules
Adults 100 pounds or over - 100 mg every 8 hours x 60 days. This
is a total of 300 mg per day.
Children (anyone under 100 lb.) - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb.,
and then multiply that number by 300 mg to get the child's daily dose.
(i.e., For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so
the child's daily dosage would be 100 mg/day.)
Tetracycline:
Tetracycline or Oxytetracycline
Adults 8 years and over - 500 mg every 4 hours x 60 days. This is
a total of 3,000 mg per day.
Children under 8 years - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then
multiply that number by 3,000 mg to get the child's daily dose. (i.e.,
For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's
daily dosage would be 1,000 mg/day.)
Ciprofloxacin:
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Adults 18 and older - 500 mg every 12 hours x 60 days. This is a
total of 1,000 mg per day.
Pregnant women and children under 18 should not use Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)!
Penicillin:
Pen VK (oral Penicillin)
Adults 60 lb. and over - 1,000 mg every 6 hours for the first 2 days,
then 500 mg every 6 hours x 60 days. This is a daily total of 4,000 mg
for the first two days and 2,000 mg for the next sixty days.
Children under 60 lb. - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then
multiply that number by 4,000 mg to get the child's daily dose for the first 2
days. Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that number
by 2,000 mg to get the child's daily dose for the next 60 days (i.e., For a 50
lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's daily
dosage would be 1,333 mg/day for the first day and 667 mg/day for the next 60
days.)
PLAGUE (Yersinia
Pestis) - Distributed by infected rodent population or aerosol. Highly
contagious.
Decontaminate with household bleach or household
disinfecting sprays. Use undiluted
bleach on clothes and a 9:1 solution of 9 parts water and 1 part bleach on
skin. Do not use bleach or a bleach solution on open wounds!
Pneumonic Plague
(Plague inhaled from airborne bacteria—Incubation period of 2-3 days.) has a
mortality rate of approximately 90% (untreated).
Initial Symptoms of Pneumonic Plague: High fever, chills, headache, and a bloody
discharge from the nose and mouth.
Severe Symptoms of Pneumonic Plague: Extreme difficulty breathing coupled with
harsh breathing sounds and bluish skin.
These symptoms are generally followed by death within 48 hours of their
onset.
Treatment of Pneumonic Plague:
Antibiotics administered within 24 hours of the onset of initial
symptoms. Plague vaccine is no longer
commercially available.
Bubonic Plague, or Black Death,
(Plague contracted from the bite of infected fleas—Incubation period of 2-10
days.) has a mortality rate of approximately 60% (untreated).
Initial Symptoms of Bubonic Plague: Rapid pulse, fever, enlarged lymph nodes
with surrounding swelling (resembling boils).
Severe Symptoms of Bubonic Plague: Enlarged lymph nodes (buboes) begin to
generate pus (generally within two weeks of the onset of initial
symptoms). This symptom will likely be followed
by death within 3-5 days of its onset.
Treatment of Bubonic Plague:
Antibiotics. Plague vaccine is no
longer commercially available.
Doxycyline:
Doxycyline (Vibramycin) pills or capsules
Minimum dosage for adults 100 pounds or over - 100 mg every 12 hours x
30 days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of
200 mg per day.
Maximum dosage for adults 100 pounds or over - 100 mg every 8 hours x 30
days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of 300
mg per day.
Children (anyone under 100 lb.) - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb.,
and then multiply that number by 200 mg to get the child's minimum daily
dosage. Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that
number by 300 mg to get the child's maximum daily dosage. (i.e., For a 50
lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's minimum
daily dosage would be 67 mg/day, and the child's maximum daily dosage would be
100 mg/day.)
Tetracycline:
Tetracycline or Oxytetracycline
Minimum dosage for adults 8 years and over - 500 mg every 6 hours x 30
days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of
2,000 mg per day.
Maximum dosage for adults 8 years and over - 500 mg every 4 hours x 30
days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of
3,000 mg per day.
Children under 8 years - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then
multiply that number by 2,000 mg to get the child's minimum daily dosage.
Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that number by
3,000 mg to get the child's minimum daily dosage. (i.e., For a 50 lb.
child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's minimum daily
dosage would be 667 mg/day, and the child's maximum daily dosage would be 1,000
mg/day.)
Ciprofloxacin:
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Minimum dosage for adults 18 and older - 250 mg every 8 hours x 30 days or
duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of 750 mg per
day.
Maximum dosage for adults 18 and over - 500 mg every 12 hours x 30 days
or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of 1,000 mg
per day.
Pregnant women and children under 18 should not use Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)!
CHOLERA (Vibrio
Cholera) - Traditionally spread by unsanitary conditions (usually when a person
gets infected fecal matter in their mouth). It could potentially be used
as a weapon by infecting water supplies with large quantities of Cholera, but
this would be extremely difficult to do. Cholera has an incubation period
of 6-72 hours. Cholera has a mortality
rate of approximately 30-60% (untreated).
Decontaminate with household bleach or household
disinfecting sprays. Use
undiluted bleach on clothes and a 9:1 solution of 9 parts water and 1 part
bleach on skin. Do not use bleach or a bleach solution on open
wounds!
Initial Symptoms of Cholera: Vomiting, headache, and intestinal cramping.
Severe Symptoms of Cholera: Profuse watery diarrhea begins shortly after
the onset of initial symptoms.
Treatment of Cholera: Rehydration (to counteract the effects of
vomiting and extreme diarrhea) and Antibiotics. Cholera vaccine is no longer commercially available in the US. Cholera usually runs its course in 2 to 7
days.
Oral
Rehydration:
1/2 teaspoon of salt plus 8 teaspoons of sugar dissolved in 1
liter/quart of water.
If dehydration is severe, intravenous (IV) rehydration may be necessary.
NOTE: In an emergency, sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade can
be used for rehydration. If neither the
ingredients for the oral rehydration solution or sports drinks are available,
use juice or, as a last result, a lot of water.
NOTE: Most patients absorb enough solution to achieve rehydration
even when they are vomiting. Vomiting usually subsides within 2-3 hours,
as rehydration is achieved.
Antibiotics:
Doxycyline:
Doxycyline (Vibramycin) pills or capsules
Adults 100 pounds or over - 100 mg every 12 hours x 3 days. This
is a total of 200 mg per day.
Children (anyone under 100 lb.) - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb.,
and then multiply that number by 200 mg to get the child's daily dose.
(i.e., For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so
the child's daily dosage would be 67 mg/day.)
Tetracycline:
Tetracycline or Oxytetracycline
Adults 8 years and over - 500 mg every 6 hours x 3 days. This is a
total of 2,000 mg per day.
Children under 8 years - Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then
multiply that number by 2,000 mg to get the child's daily dose. (i.e.,
For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's
daily dosage would be 667 mg/day.)
Ciprofloxacin:
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Adults 18 and older - 500 mg every 12 hours x 3 days. This is a total
of 1,000 mg per day.
Pregnant women and children under 18 should not use Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)!
Other Biological Threats:
BRUCELLOSIS –
Type: Bacteria.
Initial Symptoms: Fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, back
pain, sweats, chills, malaise.
Treatment: Antibiotics. (Use the
“Nonspecific Antibiotic Dosage Chart,” below.)
Q FEVER –
Type: Bacteria.
Initial Symptoms: Fever, cough, chest pain.
Treatment: Antibiotics. (Use the
“Nonspecific Antibiotic Dosage Chart,” below.)
ULCEROGLANDULAR TULAREMIA –
Type: Bacteria.
Initial Symptoms: Skin ulcer, swelling of the glands, fever,
chills, headache, malaise.
Treatment: Antibiotics. (Use the
“Nonspecific Antibiotic Dosage Chart,” below.)
TYPHOIDAL TULAREMIA –
Type: Bacteria.
Initial Symptoms: Fever, headache, malaise, chest pain,
exhaustion, weight loss, non-productive cough.
Treatment: Antibiotics. (Use the “Nonspecific
Antibiotic Dosage Chart,” below.)
BOTULINUM –
Type: Biological Toxin.
Initial Symptoms: Weakness, blurred vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting.
Treatment: Horse antitoxin.
ENTEROTOXIN B –
Type: Biological Toxin.
Initial Symptoms: Headache, nausea, fever, weakness.
Treatment: Symptom management.
RICIN –
Type: Biological
Toxin.
Initial Symptoms:
fever, chest tightness, cough, difficulty breathing, nausea, joint pain.
Treatment:
Patient kept in sitting position, administration of oxygen, morphine, nitroglycerin, diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors, vasodilators.
T-2 MYTOTOXINS –
Type: Biological
Toxins.
Initial Symptoms:
skin pain, itchy skin, redness, blisters, dead and pealing skin, nose
and throat pain, nasal discharge, itchy throat, sneezing, cough, difficulty
breathing, wheezing, chest pain, coughing up blood.
Treatment:
Decontamination with soap and water, symptom management, superactivated
charcoal administered orally if the toxin is swallowed.
DENGUE FEVER –
Type: Parasite.
Initial Symptoms: Severe headache, severe soreness of muscles
and joints, fever.
Treatment: Symptom management.
EBOLA –
Type: Virus.
Initial Symptoms: Headache, fever, malaise, cough, rash, and
bleeding out.
Treatment: Symptom management.
ENCEPHALITIS –
Type: Virus.
Initial Symptoms: Fever, headache, irritation of the membranes
surrounding the brain, swollen parotid glands (resembling mumps), possible skin
rash, seizures, brain dysfunction.
Treatment: Symptom management.
HEMORRHAGIC FEVERS –
Type: Viruses.
Initial Symptoms: flushing of the face and chest, bruising
caused by subcutaneous bleeding, bleeding, edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs), low
blood pressure, shock, malaise, muscle pain, headache, vomiting, diarrhea.
Treatment:
Antiviral therapy with Ribavirin, Convalescent Plasma.
SMALL POX –
Type: Virus.
Initial Symptoms: Severe headache, high fever, skin rashes
with blister like lesions (pox).
Treatment: Symptom management, administration of vaccine within 7 days of
exposure.
Note: Small Pox vaccine lasts for 5-10 years without boosters. Routine Small Pox inoculation of all US
citizens was halted in 1972. The Small Pox vaccine has not been available to
civilians since 1982. Routine Small Pox
inoculation of all military personnel was halted in 1988. Unless you have received a special
military inoculation against Small Pox within the last 10 years, YOU ARE NOT
IMUNE TO SMALL POX!
NONSPECIFIC ANTIBIOTIC
DOSAGE CHART:
Doxycycline
ADULTS:
Minimum Dosage: 100
mg every 12 hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is
longer. This is a total of
200mg per day.
Maximum Dosage: 100
mg every 8 hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is
longer. This is a total of
300mg per day.
CHILDREN (ANYONE UNDER 100 LB.):
Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that
number by 200 mg to get the child's minimum daily dosage. Divide the child's
weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that number by 300 mg to get the child's
maximum daily dosage. (i.e., For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 = 0.333, or
approximately 1/3, so the child's minimum daily dosage would be 67 mg/day, and
the child's maximum daily dosage would be 100 mg/day.)
Tetracycline or Oxytetracycline
ADULTS:
Minimum Dosage: 500
mg every 6 hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer.
This is a total of 2,000 mg per day.
Maximum Dosage: 500 mg every 4
hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a
total of 3,000 mg per day.
CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS:
Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that
number by 2,000 mg to get the child's minimum daily dosage. Divide the
child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that number by 3,000 mg to get the
child's minimum daily dosage. (i.e., For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 =
0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's minimum daily dosage would be 667
mg/day, and the child's maximum daily dosage would be 1,000 mg/day.)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
ADULTS:
Minimum Dosage: 500
mg every 12 hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer.
This is a total of 1,000 mg per day.
Maximum Dosage: 500 mg every 8 hours x
14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is longer. This is a total of
1,500 mg per day.
Pregnant women and children under 18 should not use
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)!
Penicillin
ADULTS:
Minimum Dosage: 500
mg every 8 hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is
longer. This is a total of
1,500 mg per day.
Maximum Dosage: 500
mg every 6 hours x 14 days or duration of exposure--whichever is
longer. This is a total of
2,000 mg per day.
CHILDREN UNDER 60 LB.:
Divide the child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that
number by 1,500 mg to get the child's minimum daily dosage. Divide the
child's weight by 150 lb., and then multiply that number by 2,000 mg to get the
child's minimum daily dosage. (i.e., For a 50 lb. child: 50/150 =
0.333, or approximately 1/3, so the child's minimum daily dosage would be 500
mg/day, and the child's maximum daily dosage would be 667 mg/day.)
A NOTE ON COLLOIDAL SILVER: Attempting to use colloidal
silver as an antibiotic is NOT recommended. Claims of colloidal silver’s antibiotic
properties are largely unsubstantiated, and there are certain risks involved
with taking colloidal silver. These
include a risk of contracting argyria, a permanent condition where silver salt deposits in the skin,
eyes, and internal organs, and a risk of ingesting colloidal silver
contaminated with microorganisms.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS AND HOW TO SURVIVE A BIOLOGICAL ATTACK CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.pro-resources.net/charts.htm AND http://www.wilderness-survival.net/hazards-2.php AND http://www.tetrahedron.org/articles/apocalypse/bio_chem_guide.html AND http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/agentlist.asp
Non-biological Threats:
NERVE GASES (so named because they act by interfering with the signaling system used by the nervous system—includes Tubun “GA,” Sarin “GB,” Soman “GD,” and VX gases) - Distributed by aerosol. Protective clothing, as well as gas masks, are necessary for protection against nerve gas because nerve gas is both inhaled and absorbed through the skin. Nerve gases are often odorless but may have a “fruity” or “camphor” like odor.
Symptoms: The effects of nerve gas exposure are
instantaneous and can include difficulty breathing, uncontrollable coughing,
violent tremors, loss of bladder and bowel control, eventual muscle paralysis,
and heart and lung failure.
Treatment: Antidote injection
immediately following (never preceding) first exposure, followed
by decontamination of exposed skin and clothing.
Antidote - 2 mg of Atropine injected
into a major muscle shortly after exposure, followed (preferably) by an
injection of 600 mg of Pralidoxime Chloride. An injection of
Pyridostigmine Bromide can be used as a pretreatment to block the effects of
further nerve gas exposure, while the Atropine and Pralidoxime Chloride
counteract the effects of the nerve gas you have already been exposed to.
Atropine injections are extremely difficult for civilians outside of the
medical profession to get. A person who takes Atropine without being
exposed to nerve gas will become very sick. (NOTE: Some people
claim that Epinephrine can be used as an antidote to nerve gas exposure, but
this is less likely due to any real benefits than to the fact that Epinephrine
is often administered via the EpiPen® which uses the same auto-injector
technology used in the AtroPen® Atropine injector carried by most U.S. troops.)
Decontamination: Following the
administration of an antidote, contaminated clothes and skin should be
immediately decontaminated using bleach. Use undiluted household bleach
on clothes and a 9:1 solution of 9 parts water and 1 part bleach on skin.
Other Chemical Weapons:
MUSTARD GAS –
Type: Blistering Agent.
Effects: Irritation of eyes and skin, followed up to 48 hours later by
blistering of skin and damage to lungs, causing a high risk of pneumonia. Can be fatal.
Treatment: Decontamination (with water) followed by treatment with
mydriatics (pupil
dilators), antibiotics, and a local anesthetic (to reduce the pain). Treat blisters as burns. Bed rest.
PHOSGENE GAS –
Type: Choking Agent.
Effects: Lung damage causing the victim to drown in his/her own mucus.
Treatment: Decontamination (with water) followed by treatment with
mydriatics (pupil
dilators) and antibiotics. Bed rest.
CN GAS –
Type: Incapacitating Agent (Mace).
Effects: Eye and skin irritation, tearing, coughing, difficulty breathing.
Treatment: Flush eyes and skin with lukewarm soap and water. Keep victim warm. Treat with Codeine (for cough) and Oxygen. If Oxygen is not available, provide plenty
of fresh air. Bed rest.
CS GAS –
Type: Incapacitating Agent (Pepper Spray).
Effects: Severe
eye irritation, some skin irritation, coughing, tearing, flu-like symptoms,
nausea, difficulty breathing.
Treatment: Flush eyes and skin with lukewarm soap and water. Keep victim warm. Treat with Codeine (for cough) and Oxygen. If Oxygen is not available, provide plenty
of fresh air. Bed rest.
BZ GAS –
Type: Incapacitating Agent (hallucinogen).
Effects: Skin flushes, heart pounds irregularly with rapid pulse, hallucinations,
giddiness, erratic behavior.
Treatment: Restrain victim. Quiet
bed rest.
MORE
INFORMATION ON NERVE GAS, NERVE GAS ANTIDOTES, AND OTHER CHEMICAL WEAPONS CAN
BE FOUND AT: http://www.rris.fema.gov/equip1.htm
AND http://www.meridianmeds.com/govciv.html
AND http://www.wilderness-survival.net/hazards-3.php
AND http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/agentlistchem.asp
AND http://www.tetrahedron.org/articles/apocalypse/bio_chem_guide.html
AND http://whyfiles.org/025chem_weap/index.html
RADIATION -
Emitted as a result of a nuclear explosion or a meltdown (potentially caused by
a terrorist attack) at a nuclear power plant.
Symptoms of radiation poisoning: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, loss of
appetite, malaise, hair loss, and hemorrhaging. In moderate cases, recovery generally occurs in about 3 months,
if there are no complications. Victims
who experience the first symptoms of radiation poisoning within four hours
after exposure will most likely die within 30 days.
Treatment: The best defense against
radiation is to avoid exposure, either by maintaining a safe distance from the
source of radiation or by using adequate shielding; however, there are
potential situations where mild to moderate levels of exposure to radioactive fallout are unavoidable.
In these situations, Potassium Iodide or Potassium Iodate can be taken
during exposure to protect your thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine
(causing thyroid cancer). Potassium Iodide and Potassium Iodate
protect ONLY the thyroid gland and will NOT prevent radiation poisoning. NOTE: Iodized salt is not a sufficient source of iodine to
prevent absorption of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland, and it cannot be
safely taken in sufficient quantities to provide such protection. Iodine water purification tablets are poisonous
when ingested in their solid form; therefore, they should never be taken as a
source of iodine. Iodine antiseptic
solutions are also poisonous when ingested; however, some iodine
may be safely absorbed through the skin if these antiseptic solutions are
applied externally, in generous quantities.
Any exposure to radioactive fallout, such as any
trip outside for the first two weeks following a nuclear disaster, should be
immediately followed by decontamination (using water or, preferably, soap and
water) of exposed skin, clothes, tools, etc. Never bring contaminated clothing or
supplies into a fallout shelter.
When forced to venture outside during the first month following a
nuclear blast, wearing simple protective gear, such as raincoats, garbage bags,
etc., and removing this gear before entering the shelter, will help prevent
contamination.
If possible, avoid looking directly at a nuclear
blast. The bright flash of a nuclear
blast may cause temporary or permanent “flash blindness.” The
severity of “flash blindness” depends primarily on the victim’s proximity to
the blast.
Approximate Required Thickness of Shielding Materials for Adequate Protection from Radioactive Fallout:
|
Material |
Thickness (in inches) |
|
Lead |
5 |
|
Iron |
8.5 |
|
Steel |
8.5 |
|
Brick |
24 |
|
Concrete |
26.5 |
|
Dirt |
39.5 |
|
Water |
39.5 |
|
Ice |
81.5 |
|
Wood |
105.5 |
|
Snow |
242.5 |
Fallout (Radiation) Shelters (in order of
preference and effectiveness):
- Underground shelter covered by at least 3 feet
of dirt or 2 feet of concrete.
- Cave or tunnels covered by at least
3 feet of dirt.
- Storm or storage cellar.
- Culvert (drainage crossing
under a road).
- Basement.
- Abandoned concrete or stone
building.
Radioactive Fallout Exposure Table:
|
Days after Fallout
Release |
Acceptable Exposure Times |
|
1-6 |
Complete isolation in protective
shelter.* |
|
* |
One short exposure, not to
exceed 30 minutes, can be performed on or after the third day, to procure
water, if none is available in the shelter. |
|
7 |
One exposure of not more
than 30 minutes. |
|
8 |
One exposure of not more than
1 hour. |
|
9-12 |
Exposure of 2-4 hours/day. |
|
13-30 |
Normal exposure while
awake. Continue to sleep in
protective shelter. |
Minimum Safe Distances (MSD) From Ground Zero
(source of a nuclear blast):
For these purposes, “Minimum Safe Distance” refers to the
minimum distance from a nuclear blast that a person could reasonably expect to
survive without taking special precautions.
Minimum safe distance from a nuclear blast is determined by factors such
as the size of the bomb detonated, the proximity of the bomb to the ground at
the time of detonation, and wind direction.
Minimum safe distance from a terrorist bomb would most likely be much
shorter than the MSD from a 1-megaton Soviet Cold War bomb or even the
14-kiloton bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, since a terrorist bomb would
most likely be much less powerful (probably closer to 1-kiloton than
1-megaton). No MSD can serve as a
catchall for all scenarios. Treating
every threat as if it were a 50-megaton bomb could lead to evacuees fleeing so
far from one target that they end up too close to another target. Treating every threat as if it were a
1-kiloton suitcase nuke could place evacuees well within the kill zone of a
1-megaton bomb. If the threat is known
to be of the nature of a suitcase nuke, the minimum safe distances could be as
short as 1 mile from ground zero to survive the initial blast and 50 miles to
survive the radioactive fallout. If the
nature of the threat is unknown, the distances must be increased. A good MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE RULE OF
THUMB, when dealing with an unknown threat, is 10 miles from ground
zero to survive the initial blast and 300 miles to survive the radioactive
fallout—These are the estimated minimum safe distances from the surface
detonation of a 1-megaton nuclear bomb.
Potassium Iodide:
Adults and adolescents 12 years and older – 130 mg/day for 15-85 days.
Children 3 to 12 years – 65 mg/day for 15-85 days.
Infants 1 month to 3 years – 32 mg/day for 15-85 days.
Newborns to 1 month – 16 mg/day for no less than 15 days.
Potassium Iodide can be administered to a newborn for up to 85 days, but
the dosage should be increased to 32 mg/day when the newborn reaches 1 month of
age.
Potassium Iodate:
(Preferred over Potassium Iodide for better taste and longer shelf
life)
Adults and adolescents 12 years and older – 170 mg/day for 15-85 days.
Children 3 to 12 years – 85 mg/day for 15-85 days.
Infants 1 month to 3 years – 43 mg/day for 15-85 days.
Newborns to 1 month – 22 mg/day for no less than 15 days.
Potassium Iodate can be administered to a newborn for up to 85 days, but
the dosage should be increased to 43 mg/day when the newborn reaches 1 month of
age.
YOU CAN
LEARN MORE ABOUT POTASSIUM IODIDE AND POTASSIUM IODATE AND PURCHASE POTASSIUM
IODATE ONLINE AT http://www.medicalcorps.com/
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SURVIVING A NUCLEAR DISASTER CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.ki4u.com
AND http://oism.org/nwss/s73p904.htm AND http://www.wilderness-survival.net/hazards-1.php
AND http://oism.org/nwss/s73p904.htm AND http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/index.asp
SEEK
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION!
DO NOT
RELY ON ANY DATA ON THIS PAGE!
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