The CDC and Schools Work To Keep Children Safe From H1N1
The first cases of H1N1 in the United States, initially reported as Swine Flu in the media, included school-aged children and who traveled to Mexico and school-based outbreaks. This was especially concerning, because early information from Mexico indicated that many otherwise healthy young adults were hospitalized with rapidly progressive pneumonia, frequently resulting in respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation and occasionally death.
Based on this initial information, Centers for Disease Control recommended consideration of school closures as an option to lessen the risk of infection from the H1N1 virus in order to protect students, staff, parents and other caregivers from a potentially severe disease as well as limit spread into the community.
At this time, CDC recommends early identification of ill students and staff, staying home when ill, and good cough and hand hygiene etiquette as the best methods of reducing the spread of H1N1 among school age children. Decisions about school and child care program closures may still be appropriate in some instances, but should be at the discretion of local authorities based on local considerations, including public concern and the impact of school or child care program absenteeism and staffing shortages
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I have a daughter that is 5yrs old in kindergarden. I feel like people should definiely close down the schools and anywhere children can spread the virus. This is very serious. Why not stop it or slow it if we can. Children stick their hands in their mouths, and constantly sharing germs.Its a scary thing. I am conpletely worried about my children. I have a 5yr old , 3yr old, and 2 yr old. Are my children in danger of dying if they get this flu? I have decided to pull her out and home school her until this passes. Am i unreasonable for this? Isn’t it better to be safe then sorry.?? Aren’t parents more concerned about their children getting this illness rather than getting a break alone while their children are in school, or worried about what will they do. Teach your children at home. i taught my daughter through pre k , and it was great. even with 2 little rug rats pullling on my leg. Id rather have them running around the house healthly rather that laying in bed sick.. and me unable to make them feel better.
am i wrong for these feelings? anyone?
Please give me some advice on what to do.
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