Photo - Noni Hazlehurst, Australian actress
Hi I’m Noni Hazelhurst. As a mum, I know how often kids can come home with a harmless runny nose, but with Australia in midst of a Swine Flu pandemic we parents need to take extra steps to help stop the virus spreading.
While the Federal and State governments are working together to find a vaccine for the virus, it is up to us to ensure that until that time comes, people most vulnerable to the disease are protected.
Swine Flu, like most viruses, spreads easily from person to person, making children and schools especially vulnerable to the disease. Simple contact or being near another child who doesn’t cover their mouth when sneezing can be enough to make your child sick.
If your child shows any signs of fever, headache, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, body aches, tireness or chills, take them to the doctor immediately. Kids should then be kept at home until their symptoms clear up.
You can help protect your child from the virus by making sure that they wash their hands regularly and by keeping them away from people with flu symptoms.
For more information on Swine Flu visit www.healthemergency.gov.au, and help keep Aussie kids healthy.
By Nicole Rushbrooke, Student - Advanced Public Relations
Lecturer, Dr. Hume Johnson
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