The Southwest Utah Health Department is encouraging residents to assemble swine flu kits to keep in their homes. It seems this advice is good for everyone, so I am posting the list that the Health Dept. has provided so anyone can assemble a kit for their home. These kits will help prevent the spread of the virus and also help those who are ill to convalesce more comfortably at home. A swine flu kit should contain:
- Disposable gloves
- Liquid soap
- Paper towels
- Hand sanitizer (Alcohol gel hand cleaner with at least 60% alcohol)
- Thermometer
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and / or Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
- Fluids for replacement (juices, Gatorade, Pedialite, teas, soda, soup, Jell-O)
- Cleaner / disinfectant for surfaces
- Masks (a regular one for the sick person to wear; one with a plastic eye shield for the caregiver if the sick person is a child and refuses to wear a mask)
- Phone numbers for physicians, pharmacies, and potential caregivers for young children
Regardless of whether or not the H1N1 flu becomes a pandemic, it is wise for households to have the necessary items to deal with it should a pandemic/quarantine situation arrive at our doorstep. Here is my list: http://bit.ly/Hz98j
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kellene! Your list is a good one, too--there are so many out there it's easy to get overwhelmed.
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