Cold & Flu Prepping: Stock Up Before You’re Sick | Episode 518

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Episode 518

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Cold & Flu Prepping: Stock Up Before You’re Sick | Episode 518

It’s That Time Again: Cold, Flu, and Germ Factory Season

James from SurvivalPunk.com dives into cold and flu season prep — the stuff you always wish you had at 2 AM when someone spikes a fever. From over-the-counter basics to herbal backups and even prescription strategies, this episode is all about getting ahead before sickness hits.

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Stock Up Before the Spike

Medicine prices rise with the season, just like groceries before a holiday. James breaks down how retail pricing games work — why NyQuil and cough meds “go on sale” right after being marked up — and how to beat the game by buying early.
He shares his go-to basics: generic NyQuil, Alka-Seltzer Cold & Flu, and yes — a nostalgic plug for Vicks Vapor Rub (“we need to make Vicks Vapor Rub great again”).

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The Vitamin Arsenal

Before the shelves empty, grab these staples:

• Vitamin C — Buy a good brand, not the bargain-bin sugar pills.

• Vitamin D — Critical during the “gray season” when sunlight disappears.

• Olive Oil of Oregano — Great at the first sign of a cold but not a miracle worker.

• Elderberry Syrup — Fantastic for flu prevention. Bonus points if you buy local or make your own from dried berries.

James explains how he combines traditional medicine with herbal remedies for a layered defense.

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Antibiotics & Real Doctor Prepping

James floats a smart idea — a “Prepper Doctor Network,” where like-minded medical professionals help preppers stock essential antibiotics respo

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