Michelle Bissell, MPH student

Walden University

PUBH-6165-4

Instructor: Dr. Stephen Arnold

Summer 2009

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

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.).

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.).

How is it Spread? Spread person to person by coughing

and sneezing

American Public Health Association. (n.d.).

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)

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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

Resourceswww.c-uphd.org

www.stock2forflu.comwww.getreadyforflu.orgwww.pandemicflu.gov

www.champaigncountyprepares.comCenters for Disease Control Hotline

1-800-232-4636

ReferencesAmerican 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