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A recent survey of American adults found that 76% worried about becoming ill if they had to stay home and take care of the sick during a severe flu pandemic.1
Learn infection control measures.
Basic Supplies for a Sick Room
Wash hands for 15 seconds with soap and water
Cover a cough or sneeze with tissue
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References[1] Blendon, R. J., L. M. Koonin, J. M. Benson, M. S. Cetron, W. E. Pollard, E. W. Mitchell, et al. "Public Response to Community Mitigation Measures for Pandemic Influenza." Policy Review. Vol. 14, No. 5, May 2008. Found at Emerging Infectious Diseases on Centers for Disease Control website. <http://www.cdc.gov/eid/content/14/5/778.htm> p. 779. p. 778-786. [2] Levin, P., E. Gebbie, K. Qureshi."Can the Health System Meet the Challenge of Pandemic Flu? Planning, Ethical and Workforce Considerations" Public Health Reports, Vol 122, Sept-Oct, 2007. pp. 573-378. [3] Blendon, p. 780.
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Analysis of pandemic flu planning efforts stated that the public will need to know about disease and home care.2
Read about how to set up a sick room and care for the ill at home.
Almost 34% of some groups state they do not have anyone to help take care of them if they become sick.3
Learn to set up support networks we call "communities of care."
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