Preparing for Pandemic Flu Handbook (VA)

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A handbook from the Arlington County Public Health Division provides concise public education on individual preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic. The book introduces the subject by discussing the differences between seasonal and pandemic influenza. It includes a helpful chart for differentiating cold and flu symptoms. Other chapters focus on good health and hygiene practices; social distancing, masks, and respirators; self-care; and detailed criteria for when to take an adult or a child to the emergency room. The handbook uses clear and simple language, and it is designed for ease of use by a lay population.

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