Swine Flu

After weeks of the swine flu making front headlines, here seems to be the skinny on the disease- if your child feels sick and flu-ish, keep her home. If your child feels healthy, use this time to reinforce the importance of good hygiene, mainly washing hands.  Also, know that if you bring your child to an ER with a high fever and respiratory issues, she will most likely be tested for the illness.  I know, firsthand, after my daughter visited the ER a few weeks ago.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/swine-flu/AN02000