Home Care of Flu Patients-How To

American Red Cross - Home Care for Pandemic Flu
https://www.asi.k-state.edu/doc/avian-flu/fluhomecare.pdf

PURPOSE
The purpose of this presentation is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to protect themselves from influenza during a flu pandemic, and take care of loved ones with signs and symptoms of flu at home.  

PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES  
After completing this presentation, participants should know —  

•Signs and symptoms of the flu.  •The difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu.  •Steps to take to protect yourself and others from getting pandemic flu.  •Steps to take when you observe signs and symptoms of pandemic flu in a loved one.  


• - When the person should stay home.  
  - How to treat symptoms.  
  - When to seek medical help.
  

•How to prepare your household for a flu pandemic.  •How the Red Cross can help you in the event of a pandemic.  

King County - Pandemic Flu: How to care for someone with influenza
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/emergency-preparedness/preparing-yourself/pandemic-flu/individuals-families/taking-care.aspx

During a severe influenza outbreak or pandemic, the media and healthcare providers will notify residents of King County with instructions for obtaining medical advice and receiving medical care. The following information is a general guide and is not intended to take the place of medical advice from a healthcare provider. ---CONTINUED---

Good Home Treatment of Influenza - Dr Woodson
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/other/2009/8/flu_home_treatment.pdf

A practical guide to home care of mild to severely ill patients that relies on a simple common sense approach

In the event of a bad flu epidemic or even a modest pandemic the healthcare systems everywhere will become quickly overwhelmed. I discuss the reasons why below but suffice it to say that this little booklet is one of those essential items that when not if that occurs you will need desperately at some time in the future. No one can predict when. The information contained within it will remain current I assure you because it does not rely on prescription medications etc. The elegance of this booklet is that it relies on mainly pre-20h century tech from a post-20thcentury knowledge base. I trust you will have had the foresight to download it and print several copies now while the power grid functions and store them safely.  ---CONTINUED---

Stay At Home Toolkit for Influenza
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services - Montgomery County Maryland
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/php/234/234_toolkit_0.pdf

Includes:

Section I-Prevention

• Preventing the Spread of Influenza
• Cover Your Cough
• Maintain a Healthy Mind and Body
• How to Use a Thermometer
• Formula for Disinfection
• Influenza Stay At Home Toolkits

Section II-Caregiving: Care for Families, Friends, Neighbors and Pets

• How to Care for Someone with Influenza
• Personal Care Log
• Disaster Preparedness Animal Supplies Checklist
• Guidance for Employees Returning Back to Work after Influenza Illness

From the CDC:

The flu - Caring for someone sick at home
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/general/influenza_flu_homecare_guide.pdf

Will you know what to do if someone in your house gets the flu?
Read this booklet to learn how to care for someone with
influenza (the flu).

Includes:

About the flu
Flu germs are spread from person to person
The flu may be more serious for some
Know the signs and symptoms of flu
Make a separate sick room, if you can
Tips to prevent fluid loss (dehydration)
Medicine safety
About fever
About coughs
Treat other flu symptoms