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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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Useful, practical, resources that will help you and your family manage at home during an influenza (flu) pandemic. The e-Book is 80 pages in length and requires Adobe Acrobat to open. You can download a copy of Adobe Acrobat by clicking on the link here.
"Pandemic Flu Home Care: A Detailed guide for Caring for the Ill at Home" provides clear information about home care of sick adults and children. Learn about different levels of infection control. Learn how emotions influence our responses to community emergencies like a pandemic and what you can do to adapt. Benefit from creating a community of care to help you and your family.
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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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