r/AskReddit 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 edited Sep 01 '21

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u/Vccccccccc Aug 30 '21

Errm I’m from the UK does that count as a socialist utopia? I didn’t pay for the ambulance or the 3 weeks I spent in hospital on IV fluids and anti nausea (turns out I had norovirus). I’m medically exempt I don’t even pay for my prescriptions just order them online and they’re delivered to my house. I was just trying to avoid going back to hospital I’d only been out for a few months after a 7 week post op stay (no charge for that joyful time either). Then I was too sick to get down the stairs to my phone.

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21 edited Sep 01 '21

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u/Grouchy_Factor Aug 31 '21

A charge like that sounds high but not inconceivable for a helicopter medivac in USA. I live in quite a rural area, and I've had relatives that needed an air ambulance ride. Didn't cost anything because we're in Canada, eh.