The Public Health Agency of Canada has prepared a checklist which families must consider when creating a pandemic plan.

Public Health Agency of Canada - Planning Checklist

Below is a planning checklist that identifies the types of things you need to consider when creating your preparedness plan for yourself, your family, friends, neighbours, etc. -

• Consider a back-up person who can provide care in case the main caregiver becomes sick or must to go to work.
• Who will help the sick person go for a health care assessment and get antiviral medications (if needed)?
• Who will look after the sick person for the first few days to ensure they get plenty of rest, fluids, food, comfort items, and watch for complications?
• Who will help with tasks such as child care, pet care, cooking and housework?
• Who will provide care for your children if the daycare centre or school is closed because of the pandemic?

Be sure to have a back-up plan if child care facilities or schools close and you must continue working. If your school or daycare centre closes, students and children will be encouraged not to hang out in large numbers in other places.

IMPORTANT If you are at risk of complications, (Symptoms) or live in a remote or isolated area, see your health care provider. Ensure you have enough medications on hand for your conditions and know how to access antivirals if you fall ill with H1N1.