10/9/09

Do You Have the Flu?

What's all over the news?  If you've been watching TV or listening to the radio, the talk of the town is the H1N1 Swine Flu virus.  As parents, it's not easy to know what to do when our children don't feel well and to add to our worries, we have to think about the Swine Flu now.  We've added a link to an online self-assessment for H1N1 to the right side of this blog page under the helpful links section.  This site walks you through some questions to determine if your symptoms are indicative of possible flu.  This does NOT replace seeking medical advice from your doctor.  It is simply a quick way to learn whether you have H1N1 symptoms and help you to decide what to do next.  This is only for general information - it is not official medical advice and any decisions you make regarding your child's health are up to you and your doctor.  Stay well everyone and keep washing your hands!