Avoid being face-to-face with the sick person. When holding a small child who is sick, place his/her chin on your shoulder so that he/she will not cough in your face. |
Make sure everyone in the household cleans their hands often, using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. |
Remind the patient to cover coughs, and clean his/her hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often, especially after coughing and/or sneezing. |
Speak with the person’s health care provider about any special care that might be needed, especially if the person is pregnant or has a health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or emphysema. |
Talk to your health care provider about taking antiviral medication, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®), to prevent getting the flu. For further information see link below |
Ask the patient’s health care provider whether the patient should take antiviral medications |
Consider wearing a facemask or respirator when close contact is unavoidable. For further information on facemasks follow link below: |
Monitor yourself and household members for flu symptoms and contact a telephone hotline or health care provider if symptoms occur. |
Get medical care right away, Swineflue Advice Carer, if the patient exhibits emergency warning signs. For further information on emergency warning signs follow the link below |
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