What's a Flu Buddy?

[indigo girl]

http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/canada-urges-people-to-find-flu-buddies.html

It might sound kind of funny, but if you live alone, and you get sick, this person might be very important to you this fall. You will return the favor, of course.

Canada's public health agency is urging Canadians to identify a "flu buddy" willing to help care for them should they get sick with human swine flu this fall.

The Public Health Agency of Canada told Canwest News Service that Canadians should "talk with family, friends and neighbours and figure out how you might help each other during the H1N1 pandemic."

"Identify elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends and neighbours who may need your help," the agency said.

"During a pandemic outbreak, keep an eye on these people, especially those living alone and phone them if you suspect they might be ill."

Officials said the department will launch the next phase of its "Citizen Readiness Campaign" this fall with a major public information campaign that will focus on family preparedness plans, immunization and keeping stockpiles of prescription medication, non-perishable food and water.

According to Statistics Canada, there were about 2,018,000 single or lone-parent families in Canada in 2007. In 2006, 3,327,050 people were living alone.

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[tiggerforhim]

http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2009/08/canada-urges-people-to-find-flu-buddies.html

It might sound kind of funny, but if you live alone, and you get sick, this person might be very important to you this fall. You will return the favor, of course.

The Stand, anyone???