Flu blues

June

Influenza — Type A, H1N1, or just a general virus with similar symptoms — is a real drag. We’ve had one sick kid this week in our house. It’s no picnic, and the final stretch, when the symptoms fade and the energy rises, is tough on everyone, especially the patient. (While most who come down with flu symptoms can just stay home and wait it out, for those with compromised immune systems and other medical issues, influenza can be a serious medical concern.)

For kids, there’s lots to miss this time of year, with tests and concerts and parties and field trips. We missed them all. But, with so many kids out sick with various ailments around Rockland, it’s important to follow the stay-home rules. For flu symptoms, the Rockland Health Department follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggestion: If you are sick, stay home for seven days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. Yes, longer.

This entry was posted on Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 2:58 pm by Nancy Cutler.
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