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Ways to keep H1N1 flu at bay
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
Last Updated: 25th August 2009, 1:57pm
The Lung Association has some simple advice for Canadians about how to protect themselves against a possible surge of the H1N1 flu this fall.
Spokesman Dr. Peter MacLeod says frequent hand-washing, using hand sanitizer and coughing into one?s elbow are among the best ways to avoid the flu.
MacLeod says if a child or parent has symptoms of the pandemic flu strain, they should stay home from school or work.
The association convened a panel of experts today to answer questions submitted by Canadians about the virus, its symptoms and the H1N1 vaccine being tested.
One member of the public asked whether children should be sent to school or daycare wearing masks to protect themselves from H1N1 flu.
The panel says there is no need for children or adults to don masks because there is no scientific evidence suggesting they would make a difference.
http://www.ottawasun.com/news/canada/2009/08/25/10604246.html
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
Last Updated: 25th August 2009, 1:57pm
The Lung Association has some simple advice for Canadians about how to protect themselves against a possible surge of the H1N1 flu this fall.
Spokesman Dr. Peter MacLeod says frequent hand-washing, using hand sanitizer and coughing into one?s elbow are among the best ways to avoid the flu.
MacLeod says if a child or parent has symptoms of the pandemic flu strain, they should stay home from school or work.
The association convened a panel of experts today to answer questions submitted by Canadians about the virus, its symptoms and the H1N1 vaccine being tested.
One member of the public asked whether children should be sent to school or daycare wearing masks to protect themselves from H1N1 flu.
The panel says there is no need for children or adults to don masks because there is no scientific evidence suggesting they would make a difference.
http://www.ottawasun.com/news/canada/2009/08/25/10604246.html