Swine Flu H1N1 Guidance

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance
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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• 1. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
  or sleeve.
• Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• 2. Wash your hands often with soap and water.
• Especially after you cough or sneeze.
  Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• 3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
  mouth.
• Germs spread that way.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• 4. Avoid close contact with people who are
  sick.
• Influenza is thought to spread mainly person to
  person through coughing or sneezing of infected
  people.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• 5. Stay home if you are sick.
• Limit contact with others to keep from infecting
  them.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• What to do When a Household Member is Sick

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• Flu virus is spread when contaminated
  droplets exit the nose and mouth of an infected
  person and the virus comes in contact with others.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• Keep everyones personal items separate. All
  household members should avoid sharing
• Computers
• Pens
• Papers
• Clothes
• Towels
• Sheets
• Blankets
• Food or eating utensils

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• Disinfect surfaces that are commonly touched
  around the home and workplace including
• Door knobs
• Switches
• Handles
• Toys

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• Disinfectant
• 1 gallon water
• ¼ cup bleach
• Mix up a fresh batch everytime you use it

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• It is ok to wash everyones clothing and
  dishes together.
• Wash your hands after handling dirty laundry.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• Wear disposable gloves when in contact with
  or cleaning up body fluids.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• One person should be the caregiver. He or
  she may benefit by wearing a mask when giving
  care.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• Caregivers should always wash their hands
  before providing care. Afterward, wash again and
  apply alcohol-based hand sanitizer as well.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• When a Household Member is Sick
• For more information about caring for a sick
  family member visit
• http//www.redcross.org

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Prepare an Emergency Kit

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Swine Influenza Guidance

• Basic Items to Include in an Emergency Kit
• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for
  at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of
  non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA
  Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
  for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Basic Items to Include in an Emergency Kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and
  plastic sheeting and duct tape to
  shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties
  for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
  
• Local maps

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
  Emergency Kit
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Infant formula and diapers
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Important family documents such as copies of
  insurance policies, identification and bank
  account records in a waterproof, portable
  container
• Cash or traveler's checks and change

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Swine Fu (H1N1) Guidance

• Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
  Emergency Kit
• Emergency reference material such as a first aid
  book or information from www.ready.gov
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person.
  Consider additional bedding if you live in a
  cold-weather climate.
• Complete change of clothing including a long
  sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes.
  Consider additional clothing if you live in a
  cold-weather climate.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
  Emergency Kit
• Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper
  When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach,
  bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an
  emergency, you can use it to treat water by using
  16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per
  gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe
  or bleaches with added cleaners.
• Fire Extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Additional Items to Consider Adding to an
  Emergency Kit
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
• Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic
  utensils, paper towels
• Paper and pencil
• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for
  children

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit Water Suggestions
• One gallon of water per person per day, for
  drinking and sanitation.
• Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may
  need more water.
• If you live in a warm weather climate more water
  may be necessary.
• Store water tightly in clean plastic containers
  such as soft drink bottles.
• Keep at least a three-day supply of water per
  person.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit Food Suggestions
• Store at least a three-day supply of
  non-perishable food.
• Select foods that require no refrigeration,
  preparation or cooking and little or no water.
• Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
• Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit Food Suggestions
• Choose foods your family will eat.
• Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables
• Protein or fruit bars
• Dry cereal or granola
• Peanut butter
• Dried fruit
• Nuts

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit Food Suggestions
• Choose foods your family will eat.
• Crackers
• Canned juices
• Non-perishable pasteurized milk
• High energy foods
• Vitamins
• Food for infants
• Comfort/stress foods

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit First Aid Suggestions
• Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (if
  you are allergic to Latex).
• Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
• Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to
  disinfect.
• Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
• Burn ointment to prevent infection.

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit First Aid Suggestions
• Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
• Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general
  decontaminant.
• Thermometer
• Prescription medications you take every day such
  as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers.
  You should periodically rotate medicines to
  account for expiration dates.
• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and
  blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.
  

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit First Aid Suggestions
• Cell Phone
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• Emergency Kit First Aid Suggestions
• Non-prescription drugs
• Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid (for upset stomach)
• Laxative

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• For more information on emergency preparedness
  visitwww.ready.gov

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• General Swine Flu Public Call In
  Number1-888-257-0990

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Swine Flu (H1N1) Guidance

• For up to date information visitwww.mainepublic
  health.org