THE JOHN MCKAY REPORT Member of Parliament Scarborough-Guildwood Volume 17 Issue 1 FLU SEASON 2009 - EXTRA CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY This is the time of year when one or more family members begin to cough and sneeze, have a high temperature and generally feel miserable. We call it “the flu” and usually let it run its course. However a new strain, H1N1, has emerged all over the world, and health authorities are warning that it may spread even more. The federal Liberal Health critic is Dr. Carolyn Bennett, who has written the following advice: WASH YOUR HANDS!
pregnant women should not share a waiting room
There is a definite link between hand washing and
flu prevention. NEVER BEFORE has hand washing
SHORTNESS OF BREATH IS NOT A SYMPTOM
been more important! Wash your hands regularly
If you are experiencing shortness of breath, seek
with soap. No less than 20 seconds …. One full
medical attention ASAP. Those with chronic
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conditions should see their doctor now to discuss
USE DISPOSABLE TISSUES
the possibility of getting a prescription for Tamiflu
If you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose, please
to use at the first signs of flu. Pregnant women
should discuss this with their doctors too.
IMMUNIZATION IS YOUR DECISION PREPARE WITH MEDICAL SUPPLIES KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Keeping your distance means: keep a distance of
like Gastrolyte, acetaminophen, prescribed
at least one metre from person to person, avoid
medical supplies such as glucose monitoring
gatherings of people, refrain from shaking hands,
and where possible, avoid using elevators.
HAVE HEALTH RECORDS AVAILABLE
We all know some of the symptoms of the flu:
Families should use this time to record all health
fever, cough, and muscle aches. If you have the flu
information for each member in case of a trip to a
drink lots of fluids, take Tylenol and STAY AT
flu clinic that doesn`t have your health records
PHONE BEFORE GOING TO THE DOCTOR Do not go to your family doctor without phoning Visit the Public Health Agency
first. There may be certain hours or locations for
of Canada`s flu website - www.fightflu.ca
sick people. Those in for baby checkups and
or call their hotline at 1-800-454-8302 MCKAY CONSTITUENCY OFFICE MCKAY LEGISLATIVE OFFICE 3785 Kingston Road Unit 10 549-D Centre Block, House of Commons Toronto, ON M1J 3H4 Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Tel: 416-283-1226 Fax: 416-283-7935 Tel: 613-992-1447 Fax: 613-992-8968 Email: jmckay@johnmckaymp.on.ca Email: mckayj@parl.gc.ca Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm Website: www.johnmckaymp.on.ca
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