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Holmes says H1N1 flu virus is becoming more common in county
The Abilene Reflector - Chronicle
Dave Bergmeier
Editor and Publisher
Sunday, Oct 04, 2009
Dickinson County?s medical doctor says H1N1 flu virus is starting to show more frequency in this area.
Dr. Brian Holmes said 99 percent of influenza cases at this point may have a link to H1N1, pending state results, based on information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. That is because the seasonal flu has not started to show up.
The Abilene physician said he wanted to share the information not to be an alarmist, but to offer advice to families who particularly have school children.
?If your kids are ill keep them at home,? Holmes said, and in the case they suspect the flu, to have them stay there until at least 24 hours after a fever breaks.
People should contact their primary physician if they have questions.
?We don?t want the onus to be on schools,? he said. ?It is the parents? responsibility.?
Holmes said with extracurricular activities, in the spirit of team work, youth or parents may feel compelled to want to see their child continue to participate, but he cautions against using that mind set in battling the H1N1.
He will not be surprised in Kansas if some competitions will be rescheduled.
The Abilene Reflector - Chronicle
Dave Bergmeier
Editor and Publisher
Sunday, Oct 04, 2009
Dickinson County?s medical doctor says H1N1 flu virus is starting to show more frequency in this area.
Dr. Brian Holmes said 99 percent of influenza cases at this point may have a link to H1N1, pending state results, based on information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. That is because the seasonal flu has not started to show up.
The Abilene physician said he wanted to share the information not to be an alarmist, but to offer advice to families who particularly have school children.
?If your kids are ill keep them at home,? Holmes said, and in the case they suspect the flu, to have them stay there until at least 24 hours after a fever breaks.
People should contact their primary physician if they have questions.
?We don?t want the onus to be on schools,? he said. ?It is the parents? responsibility.?
Holmes said with extracurricular activities, in the spirit of team work, youth or parents may feel compelled to want to see their child continue to participate, but he cautions against using that mind set in battling the H1N1.
He will not be surprised in Kansas if some competitions will be rescheduled.
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