H1N1: Unofficial PSA blip

Been thinking about preparedness for an H1N1 emergency? Here's the bag of tricks for limiting exposure:

Quarantine: A necessary physical separation and restriction of movement of individuals, families, groups and communities that have been exposed to a contagious disease, but are not ill. Quarantines are the segregation of these persons within defined geographic areas. Quarantines may be done at home or in a restricted area depending on the specific nature of the event.

Isolation: To separate an individual with a specific infectious illness from those who are healthy and have not been exposed to the contagion. This involves physical separation from others in order to stop the spread of illness and allows for the delivery of specialized health care to protect healthy people from getting sick. This may be accomplished in the home or in a separate room in a hospital depending on the specific nature of the event.

Social Distancing: A voluntary, recommended limitation of physical contact. It can be simple, such as maintaining a three-foot distance and not shaking hands, or more complex, like staying home and avoiding public places and events. If more aggressive measures are required, schools may close and call "snow days", businesses may be asked to temporarily close or have employees work from home, travel restrictions may be necessary and social events may be canceled.

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