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Buy some soup and vegetables and fruit in a can. If you are sick for 2 or 4 weeks, you are self-sufficient. Instead of relying on family at your door, potentially making them sick as well.

Since the fatality rate is estimated around 50%, make sure all your affairs are in order:

* have a written will

* collect all login information for your important accounts

* collect any important paperwork

* make sure you have a good idea of the best medical facilities in your area and how to get to them

Probably a good idea to have flu tests and Tamiflu on hand as well as these are likely to be unobtainable in a pandemic situation.

How do you stock Tamiflu? Isn't it prescription only? Or is it OTC in non-US countries?

Many doctors will give you a prescription for things like this if you want to have them on hand.