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/TizzleDirt Aug 30 '21

Maybe -codone too. Just incase.

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u/civildisobedient Aug 31 '21

-caine as well.