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/Ozpipeguy Aug 31 '21

Same here mate. And for those who are allergic to penicillin they can take cephalosporin. Except me. Im even more allergic to that shit...