What You Can Do to Prepare for A Flu Pandemic
You can prepare for influenza pandemic now. You should
know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic
outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the
impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This
checklist will help you gather the information and resources
you may need in case of flu pandemic.
To plan for a pandemic:
- Store a two-week supply of water and food. During a
pandemic, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are
out of supplies, it will be important for you to have
extra supplies on hand. This can be useful in other
types of emergencies, such as power outages and
disasters.
- Have any nonprescription drugs and other health
supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach
remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with
electrolytes, and vitamins.
- Talk with family members and loved ones about how
they would be cared for if they got sick or what will be
needed to care for them in your home.
- Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist
with emergency response.
- Get involved in your community as it works to
prepare for influenza pandemic.
- To limit the spread of germs and prevent infection:
- Teach your children to wash hands frequently
with soap and water, and model the correct behavior.
- Teach your children to cover coughs and sneezes
with tissues, and be sure to model that behavior.
- Teach your children to stay away from others as
much as possible if they are sick. Stay home from
work and school if sick.
The above information was taken from the Centers for
Disease Control Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for
Individuals and Families.
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