Originally Posted by
Molly
I work in a hospital, and we've already taken precautions to "get ready" for any potential problems with the "swine" flu coming to our community.
Good ole handwashing and common sense will go a long way with this. Cough into your sleeve or elbow not into your hand. Wash your hands more often than you may be used to doing.
And, probably most importantly, if you are having symptoms -stay home!! If you feel you do need to see your doctor -call ahead if you can so the health care facility can use universal precautions with you upon your arrival (as opposed to you sitting in a crowded waiting room).
If you don't have it in your home already, in the States, Tamiflu is over the counter and can help in lessening some of the symptoms (it's not a "cure").
Stay well, everyone.