There’s a lot of information out there about swine flu these days. What do parents of grade-school age kids need to know about how to protect their children and themselves against swine flu? We sort out the fears from the facts and tell you what you really need to know to keep your family safe, healthy, and informed.
Are you prepared in the event that you, your spouse, or your kids contract swine flu or another contagious illness? When it comes to swine flu, parents should prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
Even if you haven’t talked about swine flu with your child yet, you can be sure that he or she has picked up information and probably some misinformation about swine flu at school and on the playground. Here are some tips on how you can talk honestly to your grade-schooler about swine flu while still providing the reassurance elementary grade-school kids still need.
What are the real swine flu risks to you and your family? How dangerous or deadly is the H1N1 virus? Find out the facts behind the common fears parents have about swine flu.
Are you a parent who has swine flu vaccine questions? If so, you are not alone. Despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and health agencies such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that children be vaccinated against the seasonal flu as well as swine flu, many parents are still confused and concerned about the new H1N1 vaccines. Here are parents' top 10 questions about the swine flu vaccine, and some answers that may help you decide what's right for your family.
While swine flu, like the regular flu and other infections such as colds can usually be treated at home, there are worrisome symptoms every parent should be on the lookout for. Here are the swine flu symptoms that require a phone call to your doctor and an immediate trip to the emergency room.
If you are not sure whether your child has a cold or the flu, take this cool cold vs. flu screening quiz from About.com’s Guide to Pediatrics, Vincent Iannelli, MD.
