Ebola Survival Tips

Watching the news today leads me to write this post.  So far it appears that there are two nurses in the United States that have contracted Ebola from the first patient in Dallas.  One nurse is being treated in Dallas, while the other has been moved to Emory hospital in Atlanta.  Also, a nurse in Spain is still battling with Ebola, but may be improving.

So, with this little news detail, I started to think of some quick tips to help us survive an Ebola outbreak.

Ebola Survival Tips

1.  Stay out of Africa

   -This should be a no-brainer, but I know someone planning to travel there soon.  West Africa is ground zero for this round of outbreak.

2.  Consider wearing a mask on airplanes and large public gatherings.

   -The authorities say you can't catch Ebola through the air, but how often have the "authorities" been wrong before??

3.  Wash your hands (often).

    -Wash your hands after you use the bathroom and use sanitizers.  This should be a no-brainer too, but how often have we seen people not wash their hands after using the toilet.  Nasty!

4.  Wear latex gloves and masks when dealing with sick people.        

     -It's probable best that you avoid sick people in general, but if it is a close family member, then    you may want to take these precautions.

5.  Check your temperature.

     -An elevated temperature,...around 100 degrees F is a possible sign that you are having a fever.

6.  Seek medical help if you think you have been exposed to the virus.

    -It appears the sooner you are diagnosed and get medical attention, then the more likely you will survive.

Okay, these are a few tips that I can think of.  Please share your thoughts, comment on my tips and provide any helpful tips you might have.  Let's hope the spread of the virus ends today.