ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) for symptoms of Ebola

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ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) for symptoms of Ebola

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12/9/14
By Sierra Leone. Ministry of Health and Sanitation. ...

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Corporate Authors:

Sierra Leone. Ministry of Health and Sanitation. ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Description:

Give ORS IMMEDIATELY if you see any of these symptoms of Ebola:

• Fever

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

How to Safely Give ORS

• Mix 1 ORS packet in 3 pints (1 liter) of safe drinking water.

• Pour mixture into a cup (or bottle). Take care to avoid touching the patient cup, bottle, or other belongings.

• Do NOT share the ORS, cup, or bottle with others.

• Encourage children and adults to drink ORS frequently if they have diarrhea or vomiting.

• Store unused ORS in a covered container.

• Throw away unused ORS each day.

• Stop ORS when diarrhea and vomiting stops.

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CS252695
Subjects:

Fluid Therapy Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/therapy Rehydration Solutions
Document Type:

Poster
Place as Subject:

Sierra Leone
Pages in Document:

1 poster
Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
Main Document Checksum:

urn:sha256:4c182fe6bc550a73371b6b09a6b17ba8724332b8491131b92569543a9119b019
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/26328/cdc_26328_DS1.pdf
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File Language:

English

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