They were also significantly less likely to work if assigned to direct care of a flu patient ; if a colleague were quarantined for or died of pandemic flu ; if they feared their own family members might die of pandemic flu ; if they themselves were ill for any reason ; if a family member or loved one were sick at home and needed care ; if they lacked a written family protection plan ; or if certain incentives were offered : antiviral medication or vaccine for nurse and family , double pay , or free room and board at work .