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ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) for symptoms of Ebola

Published Date:

12/9/14

Up-to-Date Info:

To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

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

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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.

CALL 117 FOR HELP

CS252695

Document Type:

Poster

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

Place as Subject:

Sierra Leone ; gau ;

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