Helping Out With Sick Grandchildren
Every good grandparent at one time or another, is needed to help out with sick grandchildren. The latest health concern that could affect not only ourselves, but also our grandchildren – is the recent outbreak of swine flu. It seems like everywhere you turn, we are being barraged with information about swine flu. Border states seem to be on highest alert. Nevertheless — the uncertainty of this particular strain of influenza has many grandparents quite concerned.
As of right now, we really don’t know where this thing is going to go. Schools are closing in some areas — and speculation about other types of businesses briefly closing their doors, to contain the spreading of the swine flu – are looming. If these things happen in your area – and you need to help out with tending grandchildren — what should you know?
Over at grandparents.com – they decided to ask an expert. They have covered what grandparents should know about the swine flu – to keep their grandchildren safe and healthy. I thought this was important enough to share with my readers.
Answers to these questions:
How does the swine flu spread, and how can we protect ourselves and our grandchildren from possible infection?
Is it safe to take grandchildren to the supermarket, to play dates, and to public parks?
What possible changes would public-health authorities recommend?
Should families prepare for such measures?
If grandparents are able to babysit for the grandchildren, should they offer to do so in lieu of sending the kids to daycare?
How long does it take for swine flu to incubate in a person?
What are the signs of swine flu that we should be alert to?
How can we tell the difference between swine flu symptoms and those of the common cold?
How should families prepare in case their children get infected?
Will wearing a face mask help protect us from swine flu?
How long will it be before we know how badly the global community will be affected by swine flu?
Make sure and head on over to grandparent.com and read the excellent advice and information that is available for helping us take care of ourselves and families – during this recent health concern.
tDMg
LdsNana
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