Influenza Pandemic Preparedness
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 General
   * 1-2 weeks' foodstuffs in case of quarantine

 Preventatives / Immune System Enhancement
   * Vitamins
   * Airborne
   * Green tea
   * Echinacea, 300mg 3x per day - boosts immune system, reduces
     duration of infections with flu-like symptoms
   * Goldenseal - soothes mucous membranes, immune stimulant
   * Probiotics (acidopholis, yogurt) - helps reduce diarrhea
   * Clutathione - antioxidant
   * Elderberry concentrate (Sambucol), 500mg/day - has anti-viral
     properties, reduces severity and duration of flu, prevents virus
     from entering respiratory tract cells
   * Cimeticline (Tagamet) - has antiviral properties
   * Juniper tea
   * Garlic, 500mg(one clove) 3x per day - anti-viral properties,
     helps detoxify the body, kills influenza virus in test tubes and
     stimulates immune system
   * Ginger - breaks up mucus and congestion, soothes upset stomach,
     contains anti-viral compounds

 Equipment
   * Nitrile disposable gloves
   * Breathing masks (disposable, N95 or better)
   * Alcohol-based hand wipes
   * Purell, alcohol based hand sanitizer to carry at all times
   * Bedpan
   * Small bucket
   * Extra white sheets
   * Plastic matress cover for bed

 Medication
   * Get pnemonia vaccinations
   * First aid kit
   * Non-breakable thermometer
   * Antiseptic spray
   * Ibuprofen or other non-aspirin pain reliever
   * Aleve (Naproxine sodium)
   * Decongestant (phenylephrine)
   * Nasal sprays or drops
   * Cough drops
   * Cough medicine (dextromethorphan)
   * Expectorant (guaifenesin, 400+mg)
   * Anti-diarrhea medicine
   * Pepto bismol

 Remediation Consumables
   * Ginger ale
   * Canned or boxed juice
   * Protein drinks
   * Light soups
   * Plain crackers
   * Oatmeal
   * Raisins
   * Peanut butter
   * Granola bars

 Cleaning Aides
   * Bleach for disinfecting clothes, surfaces
   * Alcohol 70% for disinfecting
   * Soap
   * Paper towels
   * Toilet paper
   * Laundry detergent
   * Dish soap
   * Plastic garbage bags/ties

 Techniques
   * Extra bed rest
   * Drink plenty of fluids
   * Check for interactions with other drugs you may be taking
   * Take anti-virals at the onset of flu (within 2 days)
   * For sore throat, gargle with hot, salt water regularly
   * For heavy congestion, breath over bowl of hot water
   * For easing coughing, use cough drops or plain, hard candy
   * For easing discomfort from high fever, sponge body with lukewarm
     water.  Note that high temperatures helps the body fight infection.
   * For stuffy nose, nasal spray or decongestant
   * If coughing keeps you awake, elevate head with extra pillow
   * For sore nose/lips from tissues, apply petroleum jelly or lotion
   * Avoid antihistamines.  They don't treat flu symptoms and can make
     nasal drainage thicker.

 Warning Signs
   * Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
   * Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
   * Plugged ears for more than a couple days, esp. if painful
     Can indicate bacterial infection has set in.
   * Dizziness
   * Confusion
   * Severe or persistent vomiting