A self-treatment guide for colds and flu
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www.chic.org.uk A self-treatment guide for colds and ‘flu Know your enemy – what are colds and ‘flu? Let’s start by sorting out the difference between colds and ‘flu, because there is a difference, although both are virus infections. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, so there is no point in trying to get some from your doctor to cure a cold. In fact there is no cure, you just have to wait while your body’s natural defences fight off the virus. This will take several days, but you can effectively treat the symptoms and make yourself more comfortable with over-the-counter medicines. Colds are caused by more than 100 different viruses, so many that it is impossible to make a vaccine that would stop us from getting them. Colds are caught by breathing in microscopic droplets of fluid containing the virus sneezed or coughed out by a person who has a
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Children’s infectious diseases
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English January 2002 [DOH-5980] www.health.nsw.gov.au 1 of 4 Children’s infectious diseases For more information contact your local health unit, community health centre, pharmacist or doctor Chickenpox Time from exposure to illness 2 to 3 weeks. Symptoms Slight fever, runny nose, and a rash that begins as raised pink spots that blister and scab. Can be more severe in pregnant women and newborns. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, for 5 days after the rash first appears and until the blisters have all scabbed over. How can I help prevent spread? Immunisation is available for children at 18 months of age. It is recommended for people over 12 years who are not immune. Conjunctivitis Time from exposure to illness 1-3 days. Symptoms The eye feels scratchy, is red and may water. Lids may stick together on waking. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, while there
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Runny Nose in the Child Care Setting
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California Childcare Health Program 1 Runny Nose in the Child Care Setting (The Snuffly Child or Green Gooky Nose) Health & Safety Notes California Childcare Health Program What is it? The child with a runny nose and stuffiness is a fa- miliar problem in the child care setting. The nose is lined or covered by a delicate tissue called “mucosa” which produces mucus (sticky, slippery secretions) to protect the nose. If this tissue is irritated, it swells up, causing blockage and a lot of mucus. Sometimes children get repeated runny noses or permanent sniffles and a green nasal discharge, which are un- comfortable conditions for the child as well as child care provider. What causes the runny nose? 1. The common cold is the most typical cause of a runny nose and chronic runny nose. This is generally a mild illness, and the child feels and looks well other- wise.
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Symptoms and Treatment for Cold and Flu
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You May Have a Cold: You May Have the Flu : Symptoms: Symptoms: Runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, sore Fever, lasting 3-4 days about 102-104 throat, dry cough, headache, general body degrees. aches. Headaches and general aches and Onset gradual, typically lasting 1-2 days. pains are extremely common and A cold usually lasts about 1-2 weeks. often severe. One symptom usually precedes the A dry cough, runny nose and sore others, while coughing and sore throats throat. may persist after others have disappeared. Fatigue and weakness can last up to 2-3 weeks, periodically resulting in Home Treatment: extreme exhaustion. Drink plenty of liquids. Hot water, herbal tea or chicken soup will help relieve Home Treatment: congestion. Plug in a cool mist vaporizer of take a Use disposable tissues, not hot, steamy shower to return moisture handkerchiefs, to reduce the
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Benefits of VermiGrow Castings Tea
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VermiGrow Castings Tea is brewed using Vermigrow Worm Castings. The Castings are brimming with beneficial soil micro-organisms and can be applied directly in a variety of agricultural and horticultural applications.
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Grandmas and Survival Fish, Yogurt and Tea
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Many women feel marginalized once they reach menopause. But research suggests that far from being a burden to societies, grandmothers have played an important role in the evolution of human longevity. The basic idea is that an end to a woman’s reproductive years allows her to channel her energy and resources into caring for her children and grandchildren, thereby providing her descendants with a survival advantage.
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25 Reasons Why You Should Start Drinking Green Tea Now
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Green tea has increasingly become a very popular drink worldwide because of its immensely powerful health benefits. It is extraordinarily amazing what green tea can do for your health. And if you’re not drinking 3 to 4 cups of green tea today, you’re definitely NOT doing your health a big favor.
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