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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

Michelle Bissell, MPH student Walden University PUBH-6165-4 Instructor: Dr. Stephen Arnold Summer 2009. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness. How to Protect Self & Family. Prepare for emergency *Food *Water *Medicine

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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

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  1. Michelle Bissell, MPH student Walden University PUBH-6165-4 Instructor: Dr. Stephen Arnold Summer 2009 Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

  2. How to Protect Self & Family • Prepare for emergency *Food *Water *Medicine *Illness

  3. What is Pandemic Flu? • New type virus – Able to spread quickly • Serious Illness • Can Cause Death • Annual flu shots will offer little protection • Able to last for years • American Public Health Association. (n.d.).

  4. How Bad is it? • 200,000 people US – hospitalized with seasonal flu per year • 36,000 die • Pandemic can be 100 times worse • In the past Flu Pandemics have sent millions to the hospital & killed hundreds of thousands in US. American Public Health Association. (n.d.).

  5. How is it Spread? • Spread person to person by coughing and sneezing • American Public Health Association. (n.d.).

  6. Protection From Infection – Limit Spread of Germs • Wash hands frequently with soap and water • Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues or upper sleeve • Stay away from others that may be sick • Stay home from work or school if sick • If condition worsens, see doctor • U.S. Department of Human Services. (2006)

  7. EMERGENCY – Get Help! • Difficulty breathing • Pain or pressure in chest • Dizziness or Confusion • Severe or persistent vomiting • Symptoms that improve and return with fever • U.S. Department of Human Services. (2006).

  8. Stay Healthy • Balanced Diet *water *lean meats *whole grains *low fat dairy *fruits and vegetables • Exercise • Rest U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006).

  9. Prepare for Pandemics • 2 weeks supply of food and water • Prescription drugs • Non prescription drugs • Candles • Flashlights with batteries • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006).

  10. Food to Have on Hand • Canned – meats, fish, fruits, vegetables & beans • Protein & Fruit bars • Dry cereal & granola • Peanut butter or nuts • Juice and Water • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006).

  11. Emergency Supplies • Prescriptions • Blood pressure and glucose monitoring equipment • Pain reliever/Fever reducer • Thermometer • Fluid with electrolytes • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006).

  12. Other Supplies • Soap • Flashlights with batteries • Portable radio • Manual can opener • Garbage bags • Toilet paper/disposable diapers • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006).

  13. START NOW! • Get informed • Devise a plan • Stock up on food and water • Stock up on medicine

  14. Resources www.c-uphd.org www.stock2forflu.com www.getreadyforflu.org www.pandemicflu.gov www.champaigncountyprepares.com Centers for Disease Control Hotline 1-800-232-4636

  15. References American Public Health Association. (n.d.). Get Ready for Pandemic Flu. Retrieved on July 13, 2009 from http://www.getreadyforflu.org/facts/PandemicFactSheet.pdf U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006). Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families. Retrieved July 13, 2006 from http://www.flu.gov/plan/individual/checklist.html U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006). Symptoms and When to Get Help. Retrieved July 13, 2006 from http://www.flu.gov/health/index.html#symptoms U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006). Stay Healthy. Retrieved July 13, 2006 from http://www.flu.gov/health/index.html#stayhealthy

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