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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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Table of Contents
click on the links to read excerpts from the e-Book
Preventing Illness
Signs and Symptoms and How to Manage Them During an Influenza Pandemic
Care of the Sick at Home
Creating Communities of Care
Death and Dying
When Disaster Strikes: Coping With Stress Emergency Supplies
Appendix A: Daily Fluid Needs
Appendix B: Log for Monitoring the Sick Person Appendix C: Establishing Communities of Care Appendix D: Emergency Resources
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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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