Dr. Oz exposed the huge threat and health risks of Smallpox when it is used as a biological weapon. Experts described the situation that they have had to develop Preparedness Plans for in case of either intentional release or accidental exposure to this deadly virus.

We have heard the stories of how the British army soldiers distributed blankets infected with smallpox to Native American tribes to decimate their populations in order to conquer them when they fought with the French… Sadly, the damage done around the world has claimed approximately 500 million lives throughout recorded history. A biological attack on any nation with weaponized smallpox today would have similar consequences without these Preparedness Planning sessions by professionals who know just how serious this scenario happens to be in the world at this time. The more you know now and the better prepared the public is; the less likely it will be to destroy our ‘Way of Life’.

Many doctors wouldn’t even recognize smallpox these days and that would mean that more people might be exposed to an infected individual. First Responders, health care providers, and medical facilities have been trained to respond effectively, but they also know that there is no guarantee about the Outcomes. Sure, there is a vaccine; yet the delivery systems in the public healthy system would determine what actually happens. John Q Public and his choices will also radically determine what plays out in the various potentials that have been studied. It’s a major concern that is the subject of many governmental and military and medical agencies which need to coordinate their response capabilities under these circumstances.

Here’s what you need to know:

The smallpox virus causes symptoms which are painful and damaging. This virus can kill you. There are behaviors and actions that you can take which will reduce the risks for infection and possibly provide adequate life-saving treatment. What you do now will make all the difference in the world as far as your personal experience is concerned. If you are fully prepared to manage the health risks; then you will be one step ahead of the rest of the population.

One of the things you need to realize is that weaponized smallpox is designed to be more virulent. It is designed to be delivered into a population where it can do the most damage, so it is a different animal than in times past when it simply spread through populations without malice. Time and intention are the two factors that now enter into the picture that demand your attention. You must be prepared before such an event that exposes your city to an outbreak. You really don’t have the luxury of time when a biological attack occurs and the public health systems may be overwhelmed and unable to manage everyone’s medical needs. You must be personally responsible for managing your own health status and response under extreme circumstances.

You will need to isolate yourself from the rest of the population to either keep yourself safe from exposure or to contain any exposure. This means that you have to have enough food, water, clothing, fuel, and emergency supplies on hand in your home or place of business to endure confinement. This takes planning and preparation. You will need to plan for one month or longer before things begin to return to normal following an emergency response to such an event. You cannot rely upon anyone else other than yourself to take care of you and your family, even though these agencies do intend to be of assistance…there just are no guarantees. So you must be your own best advocate and provide for yourselves and your family.

Without going into detail here, our sister Blog ‘PrepareinTime’ addresses these issues with greater detail. The resources that are identified and discussed on this Blog will give you what you need to survive such an extreme event.

One of the health ideas that help you to support your Immune System will come in handy in this situation. The products that we have told you about and the health ideas for you to consider when you need to strengthen and support the function of the Immune System are relevant in this case. But in order to survive smallpox, you need to be strong and healthy now. When your vital organs and your blood is healthy; then your body’s ability to successfully fight a serious infection is enhanced.

Start now to strengthen your body and to have the things in your home and at work that you might need in an emergency. Then focus on this NEVER happening… It is far better to be completely prepared and then hold the thought that the unthinkable will not occur!

Prepare in Time Blog

Dr. Oz didn’t hold anything back as he described the way smallpox affects the human body. It invades the lungs and then goes into the lymph and blood to infect the entire body and erupt with pustules on the skin. This is painful and there are behaviors that you can implement to minimize the discomfort and speed up the healing process.

Regulatory agencies don’t like it when holistic practitioners tell you what works and why, so we’ll keep this a secret for now. When anyone is attacked for sharing their knowledge, it is comparable to a biological attack in that it has consequences. We don’t want to experience that at all…

Just remember to learn everything that you are going to need to know to secure your well-being and safety. It is ultimately your personal responsibility to be prepared and proficient.

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