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Parent Network in emergency flu AH1N1
"If we have 100 dead, that puts us in the global average, indicating that in Venezuela there are approximately 20,000 people with the disease," say
October 19, 2009 | 10:04 am - L. W. C.
Children vulnerable to influenza A | EFE
After analyzing the figures provided by the Ministry of Health, under which the country has a hundred deaths from the virus AH1N1, Parent Network Representatives decided to intervene in the matter and declare an emergency.
"If we have 100 dead, that puts us in the global average, indicating that in Venezuela there are approximately 20,000 people with the disease.
This means that increases the possibility of contagion in schools. So we declare an emergency, so that necessary measures are taken, "said Lilia Vera, a pediatrician and spokesperson for the educational organization.
Vera said that today will try to contact the Education Minister Hector Navarro, to request a hearing. "We want to share with them all written material and video that we have developed. We are placing the order. And while we know we have deep differences on some issues, such as the Education Act, at this time we would leave a side and address together the solutions to resolve the influenza situation.
Wash hands with soap and water as often as possible, the use of menthol gel, the alert if the child has any of the symptoms of the disease: high fever, body aches, runny nose and cough, and prevent share food are some recommendations that the Network has prioritized.
"For us it is important to be aware if any of the contingency plans of the ministry. In any case we have some recommendations, such as preparing the volunteers for the event that the teacher is sick or lecturing at a distance if becomes necessary to close the classroom, "he said.
On Saturday 31st of this month, at 10:00 am at the Citizens School scheduled a videoconference with epidemiologists, who will advise school principals on the measures to be taken.
Parent Network in emergency flu AH1N1
"If we have 100 dead, that puts us in the global average, indicating that in Venezuela there are approximately 20,000 people with the disease," say
October 19, 2009 | 10:04 am - L. W. C.
Children vulnerable to influenza A | EFE
After analyzing the figures provided by the Ministry of Health, under which the country has a hundred deaths from the virus AH1N1, Parent Network Representatives decided to intervene in the matter and declare an emergency.
"If we have 100 dead, that puts us in the global average, indicating that in Venezuela there are approximately 20,000 people with the disease.
This means that increases the possibility of contagion in schools. So we declare an emergency, so that necessary measures are taken, "said Lilia Vera, a pediatrician and spokesperson for the educational organization.
Vera said that today will try to contact the Education Minister Hector Navarro, to request a hearing. "We want to share with them all written material and video that we have developed. We are placing the order. And while we know we have deep differences on some issues, such as the Education Act, at this time we would leave a side and address together the solutions to resolve the influenza situation.
Wash hands with soap and water as often as possible, the use of menthol gel, the alert if the child has any of the symptoms of the disease: high fever, body aches, runny nose and cough, and prevent share food are some recommendations that the Network has prioritized.
"For us it is important to be aware if any of the contingency plans of the ministry. In any case we have some recommendations, such as preparing the volunteers for the event that the teacher is sick or lecturing at a distance if becomes necessary to close the classroom, "he said.
On Saturday 31st of this month, at 10:00 am at the Citizens School scheduled a videoconference with epidemiologists, who will advise school principals on the measures to be taken.