The WHO raised their swine fly pandemic alert level to stage 5 yesterday. According to the WHO website, “the declaration of Phase 5 is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.” http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html
How can you prepare your family for the threat of swine flu? Unfortunately, at this point, there is no vaccine you can have them take but there are a few simple percussions you can take to help keep them healthy. They seem simple, but they are still the best methods available to keep your loved ones well!
1. Wash their hands Frequently with soap and water! Alcohol based cleansers, like Purell, work well too!
2. Cover their nose and mouth when they cough and sneeze -make sure they through away tissues immediately after use!
3. Avoid crowds. Stay away from people they suspect are sick!
4. If they are not feeling well, make sure they stay home from work and/or school!
5. Make sure you are fully prepared if a pandemic were to hit. If a pandemic were to hit, basic services could easily be disrupted including food delivery. Being prepared is could help to save the life of your family!
