Immediate priorities
- Tell the squad immediately.
- Search medical supplies before pushing optional loot.
- Do not quote an old Early Access timer as a 1.0 guarantee.
- Keep distance from the team if death is imminent so the resulting threat is manageable.
Pills versus cure
The official site distinguishes pills from a gene-therapy cure, but its overview does not publish full 1.0 item math. Until current gameplay evidence is captured, this guide avoids claiming exact duration, stack behavior or guaranteed spawn locations.
Why older answers can fail
Infection, economy and difficulty systems changed repeatedly during Early Access. Always match a tip to a version and patch date before risking a developed Responder.