Be informed:

• Listen for pandemic influenza updates on TV or radio.
• Pandemic influenza may be very different than regular influenza.
• More people may get sick.
• People may have very severe illness.
• Currently, there is no vaccine for pandemic influenza.
• A pandemic may change the way we live our lives.
• People who are sick may be required to stay home.
• Schools and daycares may be closed to prevent the spread of disease.
• Social gatherings may be cancelled.

Have a plan:

• Make sure your family has a disaster kit.  A disaster kit should contain items such as a first aid kit, ready to eat foods, sanitation supplies (toilet paper, soap) and tools and emergency supplies such as a flashlight.
• Stock up on disposable tissues and alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
• Make a list of:
• Current medical problems
• Drugs that you take (including how often and how much)
• Your allergies, especially to drugs

*   Do this for every member of your family.

Talk to your family:

• Tell your family about pandemic influenza and discuss your plans.
• Talk to your family about practicing “respiratory etiquette,” how pandemic influenza is spread and what they can do to protect themselves and family members.

For more information call (435) 843-2340.
Tooele County Health Department Division of Environmenal Health