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Karen KirkCommunity Program Coordinator


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"This virus travels at anunbelievable,

almost unheard of speed,In six weeks

it travels the samedistance

that other virusestake six months

to cover,"August 27, 2009

Interview, Le Monde daily-France


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"It [swine flu] has the potential to affectvirtually every aspect of our lives,

fromour economy and national security

toour education system.

As such,it will take Americans from every

walk of life,all of us,

pulling together and doing our part

to mount an effective response."

Gary Locke

Commerce Secretary of the United States


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Just in TimeDelivery

Electric GridWater Purification Health Care

Goods to Stores
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This spring, in the first wave, pharmacies inEngland reported a run on supplies like surgicalmasks, thermometers and anti-bacterial gels bycustomers concerned about swine flu amid asurge in the number of people infected by the

virus.In some cases, drug stores in England said the were out of theitems and could not get more in for weeks or months. (July 25, 20009-CNNHealth.com, )

Shops in Australia wererunning out of surgical masks,with people panic buyingamid fears of a swine flu out-break.(May 1, 2009-news.com.au)


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"We have to be worried about our ability to handlea surge of severe cases.

Arnold S. Monto, Infectious-disease expert, University of Michigan advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO), &the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

1918Today
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Guidance for State and Local Health Officials and School Administrators for School Responses to Flu during 2009-2010 School Year

. . . the situation in fall 2009 is

unpredictable, more communities may beaffected, reflecting wider transmission. The

overall impact of 2009 H1N1 should be greater than in thespring, and school dismissals may be warranted, dependingon the disease burden and other conditions .


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You would have to invite50+ people to your house,

to create the same density.Marty Cetron,

Centers for Disease Control


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Home

Preparation

SocialDistancingAnti-ViralsVaccine

Layered SolutionsWork together

ToFill In the gaps


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Within ONE day:Food Shortages will begin to

develop

Within two to three days:Food shortages will escalate, especially in the face of hoarding andconsumer panicSupplies of essentials such as bottled water, powdered milk, andcanned meat at major retailers will disappear.


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Family decision to use cautionshopping in crowds

Sick household member or family care-giver

Flu items or comfort foodsnot easily available

or sold out


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Keep a good supply of prescription and

nonprescription medicinesand other health supplies

that are needed often,including pain relievers (like

aspirin), medicines for anupset stomach, cough and

cold medicines, and

vitamins.

National Institute of Environmental Health

Sciences


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Water supplies

may beinterruptedso temporary

shortagescould occur.

CDC: A guide for Individuals and Families , www.flu.gov


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NO : Church or Community organized LARGE-GROUPchild-care groups

NO : After-School LARGE-GROUP child-care options

NO : Private GROUP child-care options.

NO : Other GROUP child-care options

NO : MOVIES for the teenage populations

NO : PARTIES for the teenage populations

NO : Other teen organizations that encourage LARGEGROUP gatherings

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Flu Ki t

N95 MasksInstructions for wearing a maskLatex free glovesInstructions for proper removal of glovesHand sanitizer (60+ % alcohol)Disposable Thermometers

TissuesCough & Cold MedsPain Relief (Tylenol)Anti NauseaAnti-Diarrhea

Home Care Guide-- Instant chicken soup cupsGatorade, PowerAde, or Pedialyte beverage(to rehydrate &

replace lost electrolytes)

Sip cup w/ straws

store the boxin a safe,

butaccessiblePlace

in their Dorm


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Have your student:

Call You if they begin to present flusymptoms

Call the campus Health Center

Your student should call you AGAIN, if:

If they continue to not feeling wellIf their condition worsensIf the student is not happy with the recommendations

of the Campus Health Center


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Make sure you have another adultavailable to care for the children of your household, should one or bothadults in your household become ill.

Have all Home care medical suppliesstored ahead of time in a box in your closet or under your bed.

Have written instructions on how to

use each of the items in your box.

Plan to use a separate room in your home as a sick room tocare for family members who become ill with the flu.


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Asthma Diabetes Heart disease Metabolic conditions Neurologic and neuromuscular disorders ALL children younger than 5 years old are at higher risk of flucomplications compared to older children.

The US Health & Human Services has developed

Action Steps for Parents of Children at High Risk

If you are not sure if any of your children are at higher risk for flu complications, please check with a doctor.


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Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish or grey skin color Not drinking enough fluids

Not urinating or no tears when cryingSevere or persistent vomitingNot waking up or not interactingBeing so irritable that the child does not want to be heldPain or pressure in the chest or abdomenSudden dizziness

ConfusionFlu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever andworse cough.


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CDC Guidance: Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home

Citizen's Guide to Pandemic Influenza(the Flu Manual),Chapter 3, Jane & Peter Carpenter

Good Home Treatment of Influenza ,

Dr.Gratton Woodson, MD,FACP


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Pulling together and

doing our partto

mount an effective

response.Gary LockeCommerce Secretaryof the United States


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www.GetPandemcReady.Orgwww.EmergencyHomePreparation.org

www. Flu.Gov

www.readymoms.org

www.fluwikie.com

www.cidrap.umn.edu


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www.GetPandemcReady.Org

www.EmergencyHomePreparation.org

www. Flu.Gov

www.readymoms.org

www.fluwikie.com

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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