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ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) for symptoms of Ebola
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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

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    Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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