Infection-control Measures For Health Care Of Patients With Acute Respiratory Diseases In Community Settings

This document is intended for community health workers (CHWs) and other HCWs providing care for patients with ARDs and advice on safe care in the home for the families of the patients. This document presents information about certain kinds of ARDs such as SARS and avian influenza because these are of potential concern as risks to global public health, but also includes information that applies to all ARDs.