Ebola: Understanding and Preparing for an Outbreak

The 2014 West African Ebola Outbreak has spread into Europe and the United States. The WHO admits that this crisis will get much worse before it gets better. Are you prepared for an outbreak? What should you do to prepare? Ebola: Understanding and Preparing for an Outbreak, addresses these, and many more questions. Written in a clear and concise manner, with the reader that has beginning or intermediate knowledge of the Ebola Virus and disaster preparedness in mind, this book explores the following topics: Chapter 1: Introduction and Glossary of Terms Chapter 2: About Ebola (Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment) Chapter 3: The History of Ebola Chapter 4: The 2014 West African Ebola Outbreak Chapter 5: Early Stage – What to do Now Chapter 6: Advanced Stage – Outbreaks in Your Country/Region Chapter 7: Crisis Stage – An Epidemic in Your Area Chapter 8: Methods of Disinfection Chapter 9: Establishing Safe Practices (Isolation Rooms, Quarantine Areas, Cleaning Spills, etc.) Chapter 10: Preparations (PPEs and Other Necessary Supplies)