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

Update: 2025-10-08

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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.

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”).

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.

Antibiotics & Real Doctor Prepping

James floats a smart idea — a “Prepper Doctor Network,” where like-minded medical professionals help preppers stock essential antibiotics responsibly.
He explains how telehealth has worked for his family, letting them get Tamiflu ahead of travel. He also shares his vision for low-cost “prepper consultations” — a doctor visit priced like a survival supply, not a mortgage payment.

The Late-Night Fever Problem

Nothing wrecks your night faster than realizing the kids are burning up and you’re out of children’s Tylenol. It’s not glamorous prep work, but it’s the stuff that saves your sanity.
Keep one unopened backup of every OTC med you regularly use — adult and child versions. Store them in clear bins by category so you’re not digging through chaos at midnight.

Final Thoughts

Cold and flu prepping isn’t sexy, but it’s real-world survival. Skip the panic runs to Walgreens — build a home pharmacy now. You’ll thank yourself the next time everyone in the house starts coughing.