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Household Germs and Childhood Illness

Submitted by Ms McCormick on Mon, 2008-02-11 12:15.
Concerned about household germs and illness in your family? A researcher from the University of Arizona has initiated a telephone information line to provide tips regarding killing those nasty germs that cause illness. You may dial 1-888-MIC-MOMY to receive basic guidelines on health promotion.
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Flu Vaccine

Submitted by Ms McCormick on Fri, 2007-11-02 13:04.
The Center for Disease Control(CDC)has proclaimed November 26-December 2 as National Influenza Vaccination Week, with Tuesday, November 27 as Children's Flu Vaccination Day. It is important to contact your family physicians to discuss vaccination for your family members. Flu vaccine is not just for elderly people. Each year, over 20,000 young children are hospitalized as a result of flu. For specific recommendations see www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm
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Cold and Flu Season

Submitted by Ms McCormick on Mon, 2007-10-15 13:09.

     Cold and flu season is now upon the community. Here are several simple guidelines to help reduce the incidence of illness. It is important that all family members follow good hygiene practices.

1. PROMOTE handwashing. People who wash their hands at least 7 times have around  40% fewer colds than the average person. (the Good Doctor's Guide to Cold and Flu). Handwashing is especially important before eating.Having hand wipes in the car is an extra way to keep hands clean when soap and water is not available.

2. WASH backpacks on a regular basis. Just think of all the places a backpack is placed during the day.

 

3. REMIND children not to share their foods and beverages.

4.ASK your doctor about flu vaccination for all family members.

Please remember to keep sick children home from school. Any student with a temperature of 99.4 or above must remain home until the temperature is normal for 24 hours. If a child vomits in the afternoon or eveningafter school, or before school in the morning, he or she should remain home the next day, and should have toelrated at least two meals before returning to school. 

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