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GPs In Wales Can Cope With Swine Flu
GP leaders in Wales say they are more than adequately prepared to deal with swine flu and that currently there is absolutely no need for the Welsh NHS to sign up to the National Pandemic Flu phone line, now operating in England. Dr David Bailey, Chairman of the BMA’s GP Committee in Wales says: “BMA Cymru Wales completely supports Wales’ Chief Medical Officer and the Welsh Assembly Government in their decision to opt out of the National Pandemic Flu service.
Calming Parents Might Help Kids Cope With Anesthesia
The start of anesthesia can be distressing for children. Although antianxiety drugs can help keep kids calm, side effects exist. Non-drug methods offer alternatives, but a new review of studies finds that no single method shows a clear advantage in keeping the child calm and cooperative. The most commonly used tactic having the parent present while the child receives anesthesia medications does not appear to have any benefit.
Helping Children And Teens Cope With Fear And Uncertainty Of Swine Flu
Children and teens need their parents help in coping with fear and uncertainty as 2009 H1NI virus (swine influenza A) spreads amid intense media coverage and school closings. Michele C. Thorne, Ph.D., Riley Hospital for Children clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine, advises parents to discuss transmission and treatment of swine flu with their teens and younger children.
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