To protect our medically fragile children, ChildServe is restricting visitors and volunteer activities in our Continuing Care and
Transitional Care Units. We
are also asking all outpatient families and visitors to perform
self-assessments and to return at another date if they are exhibiting
symptoms of H1N1 flu. Please monitor this Web site for future updates.
The
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health
Organization (WHO), and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) are
excellent resources for the latest information relative to this
outbreak. We encourage you to visit their sites to read the information
relevant to you.
For
the well-being of our children, families, staff, volunteers, and
visitors, there are some prudent and simple things to help avoid
becoming ill. They include:
Washing your hands, using soap
and warm water, particularly after shaking hands and before putting
your hands to your eyes or mouth
Getting plenty of rest
Maintaining a healthy degree of physical activity
Managing your stress
Drinking plenty of fluids
Eating nutritious foods
The
symptoms of the swine flu are similar to seasonal influenza and may
include cough, runny nose, fever, body aches, respiratory symptoms,
and, in some cases, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you experience
these symptoms, please consult with your physician, who will determine
the appropriate course of treatment.
