Preparing for a Pandemic

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Preparing for a Pandemic

The US government updated its pandemic preparation page on January 31, 2020 (https://www.ready.gov/pandemic)

[h=2]Before a Pandemic[/h]

• Store a two week supply of water and food.
• Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.
• Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
• Get copies and maintain electronic versions of health records from doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and other sources and store them, for personal reference. Get help accessing electronic help records.
• 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.

[h=2]During a Pandemic[/h] Limit the Spread of Germs and Prevent Infection

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

[h=2]Associated Content[/h]

• About Human Coronavirus (link)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) [url]www.flu.gov[/URL] (link)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Flu Prevention Toolkit: Real People. Real Solutions (link)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Emergency Response (link)
• U.S Department of Health and Human Services (link)
• U.S Department of Health and Human Services - Blue Button (link- electronic health records tool)
• American Red Cross (link)

Last Updated: 01/31/2020