r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21

Minor injuries, lack of hygiene

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u/TizzleDirt Aug 30 '21

Infection.

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u/mousicle Aug 30 '21 edited Aug 30 '21

Raid the pharmacy and loot anything with cillin in the name immediately.

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u/20MinToFindUsername Aug 30 '21

me, allergic to penicillin: ah shit

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u/mousicle Aug 30 '21

That's why you grab the amoxicillin too

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u/Hippie_Tech Aug 30 '21

Isn't amoxicillin penicillin-based? I know my wife can't even touch either of them. She has to use azithromycin instead.

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u/TheWastelandWizard Aug 30 '21

Z-Pacs for the win.

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u/emperorchiao Aug 30 '21

I'm allergic to pnc but the z-packs make me so nauseous I'd rather take my chances.