

Caring for Loved Ones With Flu

American Red Cross
Wash Your Hands As Often As You Can

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports the number of people getting sick with influenza is on the rise and the American Red Cross has steps people should take if they are caring for someone who has the flu.

The (CDC) report for the week of December 29 to January 4 shows 35 states are seeing widespread flu activity, up from 25 a week earlier. Here are the top five steps you should take if you are caring for someone with the flu:

1. Disinfect surfaces everyone touches - door knobs, switches, handles, toys, phones, computers, remote controls, etc.



4. Deal with crisis situations calmly and confidently to give the best support to the person being cared for.


If someone is ill, they should:

  • Get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids.
