Seizures and Pandemic?

If you have psychogenic seizures, you may be on medications, and depending on what country you live in, your supply may vary. I believe that the pandemic threat is real, and that we do not have to panic about it, but use this time period now to prepare and educate.

There are many good sites to go to for preparedness:
www.perelandra-ltd.com
www.pandemicflu.gov
www.safetycentral.com
http://crofsblogs.typepad.com/h5n1/ (current updates on bird flu)

...and many more. The Red Cross, CDC, WHO, and other fine organizations are offering their knowledge and support to help people understand preparedness and how to do it on a budget.

Consider keeping your gas tank full, having small denomination cash on hand (money could become a carrier), and think about getting your three month prescriptions filled if you can. We may be quarantined for our own safety at some point, so having board games, reading and other nonelectrical entertainments on hand would be nice for our sanity.

Have medical supplies in case someone does get ill. Think about what you want to have on hand in case you do not want to go out. The listed websites have some great lists to help you get started. You can start by getting a little each week if budget is an issue.

During a pandemic, medical/mental health services will be strained and scarce as they will be ill also. Think about what your needs are now, and put a plan in place that would support you should your medical supports be less available for a period of time. Churches, ministries, family, support groups, community services, volunteer groups and other non profits may be able to offer something if you make arrangements ahead of time.

Please don't hesitate to post questions/concerns here or email me for further information as I do not want to turn this into a comprehensive pandemic website. However, I do want everyone to consider being prepared for this ahead of time - as we have the time right now.

Time predictions have been as soon as late this summer, up to years away.