Parenting 101 - H1N1's Back-to-School Return

The 2009 swine flu influenza A (H1N1) virus H1N1 - Call it what you, in September when schools open, the federal government warns that more of us will never get this flu pandemic. The good news: the evidence of a protective vaccine are already in the works of five companies and the Government of the United States. If proven effective, the vaccine will be available mid October. Most likely scenario: two shots will be needed, plus a dose of seasonal flu vaccine. It will not be enough vaccine for everyone, so, U.S. reports Currently, experts have warned the CDC to the first doses available should consider: • Pregnant women and contacts • Parents of children older than 6 months of health care • • All children and young adults • All non-elderly adults with chronic diseases Meanwhile, schools are preparing for a potentially large number of children infected, and many have established working groups and committees a pandemic. which operates in collaboration with provincial health services and federal agencies. The members are busy trying to understand how to control the spread of the virus and educate staff, students and their families. Web New schools also are expected to keep their communities updated on the status of the swine flu. As for the federal government has reversed its policy. Now, schools must remain open to any appearance of influence unless many children and staff are absent from the role that schools can no more. And we all know that the flu spreads rapidly, especially among children and young adults. Only one drop of the cough of an infected person sneezes or landing in the mouth or nose. . . So to be safe, not sorry to take these measures to protect against the flu: • Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, to sing "Happy Birthday" at the same time. • Use an alcohol-based disinfectant, often - I think that shopping cart handle, even money, and do the same for children. • Use the right pen when signing for purchases with a credit card. • Keep the counters clean etc. with disinfectant and chlorine as a disinfectant because the virus can survive for 72 hours on dry surfaces. • Do not sneeze or cough into their hands, rather than use the crook of your elbow or a tissue and dispose of properly. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Eating and sleeping well and staying well hydrated. • Stay home if symptoms appear and contact your doctor. • Acquisition of antiviral drugs online, which should only be prescribed by your doctor, if s / suspect that you have the flu. Follow these guidelines, however, if despite your best efforts, you or a family member gets the flu: 1. Limited contact with a caregiver, if possible. 2. Stay home. 3. Beverages / offer clear liquids such as broth, water, sports drinks, etc. to prevent dehydration. 4. Use paper towels or each family member uses his towel. 5. Keep the house well ventilated, with an open window or two, when possible. 6. Ask your doctor about antiviral medication that can help reduce the influence of gravity, but they require a prescription. 7. Do not give aspirin, although rare, can cause Reye syndrome in children with influenza infection and severe children. 8. Children five and up to adolescence, much can be given aspirin, drugs for free as Tylenol and ibuprofen. 9. Consult your doctor before giving cold medicine for children four and younger, for children under two, it is better to stick with only a cool mist humidifier, and a suction bulb to remove mucus. 10. Be sure to check labels of ingredients from around-the-counter cold and flu preparations, which sometimes contain aspirin. 11. Staying home for at least 24 hours after you leave the fever. And, during which, always throw the tissue away and wash your hands or hand sanitizer after use. Same goes after loading the washer. Use the dishwasher or washing dishes, cups, glasses, cutlery and with detergent and hot water, and remember to clean surfaces often toys with disinfectant too.