How to Use This e-Book

What is a Pandemic?

• Historical Influenza Pandemics
• How an Influenza Virus Becomes a Pandemic
• The Example of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
• Pandemic Plans and Resources

Preventing Illness

• Health Promotion Activities
• Disease Prevention Activities
• Other Helpful Websites and Resources

Signs and Symptoms and How to Manage Them During an Influenza Pandemic

• Why you Need to Prepare to Care for the Sick at Home
• What is Influenza?
• Mild, Moderate and Severe Symptoms in Adults and How to Manage Them During an Influenza Pandemic
• Mild, Moderate and Severe Symptoms in Children and How to Manage Them During an Influenza Pandemic

Care of the Sick at Home

• How to Set Up a Sick Room
• Over the Counter Medications
• Infection Prevention and Control Measures in the Home
• 24 Hour Care of the Sick
• Monitoring Log
• Skin Care
• Mouth Care
• Managing Discomfort and Fear
• Cleaning the Sick Room
• Other Resources

Creating Communities of Care

• A History of Community of Care
• 6 Steps to Forming a Community of Care
• Why Planning Ahead is Critical

Death and Dying

• Signs of Impending Death
• How to Take Care of the Dying
• Knowing When the Person Has Died
• What to Do After the Person Has Died
• How to Take Care of Family Members
• Helpful Resources

When Disaster Strikes: Coping With Stress

Emergency Supplies

• Water Storage and Disinfection
• Food
• Other Emergency Items
• Preparing to Prepare

References

Appendix A: Daily Fluid Needs 

• Adults
• Children
• Daily Fluid Needs for the Sick
• How do I Know How Much the Sick Person is Drinking?

Appendix B: Log for Monitoring the Sick Person

Appendix C: Establishing Communities of Care

Appendix D: Emergency Resources

Index

Acknowledgements

Updated 12.11.2008