Be prepared when gastrointestinal illness strikes

Generate personalized emergency kits and symptom trackers for your household

Include all residents who share food and bathrooms
Hold Ctrl/Cmd to select multiple

Your Personalized Emergency Kit

Select your household details and click "Generate Emergency Kit" to see your personalized recommendations.

Symptom Tracking Charts

Print these charts to monitor symptoms during an outbreak. Track each person separately.

Tracking charts will appear here after generating your kit.

School Absence Planning

When a child is ill, contact their school or daycare early. Most institutions have specific return-to-learn protocols after gastrointestinal illness.

Document Symptoms

Keep records of when symptoms started, severity, and duration. This helps healthcare providers and satisfies school requirements.

Notify Contacts

Send absence notices to teachers, coaches, and childcare providers. Include expected return date based on symptom-free period.

Return Protocol

Most schools require 24-48 hours symptom-free before returning. No fever, no vomiting, no diarrhea. Check local policies.

Hydration Planning

Dehydration is the most serious risk during gastrointestinal illness. Plan your fluid intake based on household size and activity level.

Adults (18+)

8-12 glasses daily minimum during illness

  • Oral rehydration salts (ORS)
  • Broth-based soups
  • Electrolyte drinks
  • Plain water

Children (4-18)

7-10 glasses daily minimum during illness

  • Child-friendly ORS
  • Flavored electrolyte drinks
  • Water with a pinch of salt

Infants (under 4)

Follow pediatrician guidance; breast milk or formula may need adjustment

  • Extra breastfeeding sessions
  • Ready-to-feed formula if bottle-feeding
  • Consult pediatrician before giving fluids

Important Assumptions

Things to Double-Check