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Tuesday, August 04, 2009

How to Prepare a Swine Flu Emergency Kit

Consumer Reports has advice on what to put in a Swine Flu Emergency Kit:

-- A two-week supply of food and water.
-- Fever reducers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
-- Cough and cold medications containing chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, oxymetazoline, and pseudoephedrine and lozenges with dyclonine, glycerin, or honey can help ease symptoms.
-- Electrolyte drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade, to keep you hydrated.
-- Hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol, such as Purell, to kill viruses when soap and water aren't available.
-- Surgical masks with an FDA rating of at least N-95 to help prevent spreading the flu. Masks need to be replaced often and disposed of after use.

More at http://www.consumerreports.org/.  Who knows what will happen when school starts again. CONTACT: Leave me a Houston or Texas media news tip | COMMENT: Click to leave your thoughts on this post here