Busting the myths of earthquake survival. If Vancouverites want to be prepared for the Big One, they should look to lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy.
More than a month after that storm tore through the eastern United States, some people there are still without power. Carlos E. Ventura, director of UBC’s Earthquake Engineering Research Facility, says that people here need to be prepared to meet their basic needs for an extended period of time should an earthquake wreak havoc on their home. “One of the most commonly overlooked preparedness strategies…is not expecting that help will arrive shortly after the earthquake in case serious damage to the house has happened,” Ventura tells the Georgia Straight. “So is knowing how to do a quick inspection of the house to determine [if] it is safe to stay inside it. Being ready for the potentially devastating effects of an earthquake involves much more than having bottles of water on hand and placing a pair of shoes under your bed.
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10 FAQs About the Tetanus Shot. (How Dangerous Is Tetanus Really?) By James Hubbard, MD, MPH Over the years I’ve given my share of tetanus shots.
And over the years, I’ve noticed that while most people know they need one on occasion, they’re just not sure when or, in fact, what the shot really prevents. I thought I’d provide my take and answer a few FAQs. Q: What does a tetanus shot do? A: A tetanus shot, tetanus vaccine, lockjaw shot, or whatever you call it does one thing. Q: What is tetanus? A: Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterium called clostridium tetani, which is found in dirt and manure. Q: Is tetanus deadly? A: The disease is severe but not always fatal. Q: How common is tetanus? A: In the United States there are now only about 30 documented cases of tetanus each year, but worldwide there are about 10,000. Q: What are some additional ways to prevent tetanus?