Pandemic Information
Stay at Home Kit
Community Prep
Individual Prep
Pandemic of 1918
State by State Info
Stay Alert Flu
Bear River Health Department Guide Pandemic Section
Pandemic influenza is a new strain of influenza that spreads throughout the
world. Humans will have no immunity and vacinnes may not be available.
(click for full BRHD guide)
BEFORE
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Get informed – visit: WWW.PANDEMICFLU.GOV and
WWW.BRHD.ORG
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Learn the basics for taking care of a sick family member.
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Plan for an extended stay at home (2 weeks) - store extra food, medicines
(pain relievers & fever reducers) and water.
DURING
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Practice good hygiene - Cover coughs and sneezes - Avoid touching your
eyes, nose or mouth – wash your hands regularly
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Avoid crowds – stay at least 6 feet away from anyone who is ill
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If you get sick, act responsibly to prevent the spread- remain at home and
stay at least 6 feet away from those who are well. Cover coughs and
sneezes and wash your hands often.
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Stay informed and support what is going on in the community (following
health department recommendations will help lessen the spread of the
disease).
AFTER
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Prepare for a second wave - Identify gaps in your initial preparations and
make adjustments, Restock supplies
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Find out what your local health department is asking community members
to do - Listen to the local radio and read local papers
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