Swine Flu - What Parents Need to Know
Uk Edition
Published on 15. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84905-085-2 (ISBN)
Description
Conflicting information in the UK about the swine flu epidemic has left many parents anxious and confused. In this clear and concise book, leading paediatrician Professor Terence Stephenson presents all of the key facts about swine flu, and explains in plain and simple English what every parent needs to know about the virus, including:
? What is swine flu?
? Just how dangerous is it?
? What are the symptoms?
? What treatments are available?
? Is swine flu more dangerous in children and, if so, why?
? What can we learn from past pandemics?
This useful book gives clear guidance for parents and carers in the United Kingdom and also offers simple yet effective tips for helping children to avoid contracting swine flu. It also includes a full list of Frequently Asked Questions with clear, honest and down-to-earth answers.
This is a must-read book for any parent who feels confused about swine flu, or worried about how best to protect their child, and for anyone working with children.
? What is swine flu?
? Just how dangerous is it?
? What are the symptoms?
? What treatments are available?
? Is swine flu more dangerous in children and, if so, why?
? What can we learn from past pandemics?
This useful book gives clear guidance for parents and carers in the United Kingdom and also offers simple yet effective tips for helping children to avoid contracting swine flu. It also includes a full list of Frequently Asked Questions with clear, honest and down-to-earth answers.
This is a must-read book for any parent who feels confused about swine flu, or worried about how best to protect their child, and for anyone working with children.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84905-085-2 (9781849050852)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Professor Terence Stephenson DM, FRCP, FRCPCH is President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in the UK. As of 1 October 2009, he is Nuffield Professor of Child Health at the Institute of Child Health, University College London, and Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College Hospital, London.
Content
1. Introduction. 2. What is swine flu? 3. What is a pandemic and what can we learn from previous flu pandemics? 4. What are the symptoms of swine flu? 5. Treatment of swine flu symptoms. 6. Antiviral drugs and the role of antibiotics. 7. Swine flu vaccine. 8. Preventing the spread of swine flu. 9. How dangerous is swine flu? 10. Frequently asked questions. Useful resources. Index.