H1N1 Vaccine Now Available!

Please click the link to see locations where you can receive the H1N1 Flu vaccine!

http://www.orchd.com/flu/fludocuments/h1n1vaccineproviders.pdf

It's Almost Fall Ya'll! - Candy Apple Recipe

Fall is in the air! At least as much as it can be for Florida anyway!

Here is a nice recipe for Candy Apples - One of my favorite fall treats!


1-1/2 Tbsp. Butter
1-1/2 cups light brown sugar
6 Tbsp. Water
Popsicle Sticks
8-10 Apples (McIntosh works well)

• Melt butter in sauce pan and add brown sugar and water.
• Stir until smooth consistency
• Gently bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 3 minutes, until the pan's sides get steamy and mixture is thin but somewhat sticky
• Remove from heat
• Pierce the center of each apple with popsicle stick, swirl in the caramel mixture until coated
• You can add chopped peanuts if you like at this point
• Place on a greased cookie sheet to harden
• Refridgerate for 1 - 2 hours

Serves 8-10

HibiClens - 6 hour hand protection from Swine Flu

***this product can be found at any local CVS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart etc., that carries pharmacy supplies. It will either be behind the counter of the pharmacy or in the aisle with Epsom Salts and the like.*****

School-Age Children, Pregnant Women and Health Care Workers: Take Swine Flu Precautions by Washing with Cleanser that Kills Virus for Up to Six Hours

NORCROSS, Ga., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing the potential for an unusual number of serious illnesses in school-age children (ages 5-24) and pregnant women from the H1N1 virus (swine flu)(i,ii), washing hands with soap that can kill the virus immediately and continue to kill it for up to six hours could mean the difference between getting swine flu or avoiding it, especially before a vaccine is expected to be available in mid-October.
As with other flu viruses, the swine flu is spread via contact with infected droplets or surfaces followed by contact with a person's eyes, nose or mouth.(iii) Frequent hand washing with soap or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (when no sink is available) will kill or remove the virus. However, the challenge is washing consistently after touching any surface such as a door handle, chair or desk or any person that could have been exposed to the virus. Cleansers that contain 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) bond to the skin and continue to actively kill germs for up to six hours.(iv) That's almost an entire school or work day.
CHG offers better protection between washings, even if you are able to wash your hands frequently. Two over-the-counter brands that contain 4 percent CHG are Hibiclens(R) skin cleanser and Hibistat(R) individual wipes. Hibiclens and Hibistat have specifically been tested against a strain of the swine flu virus similar to the one that is currently causing illness in the community.(v) Since these strains are of the same virus family, these products will effectively kill both types of flu virus for up to six hours.
For moms, the swine flu is a major concern since both children and pregnant women are part of the high-risk groups. CDC says pregnant women have higher rates of hospitalization and a greater risk of death compared to the general population and recommends that antiviral treatment be started within 48 hours after symptoms begin.(vi)
"I'm very concerned," said Jeanne Fuller, mother of Adam, 5, and Sam, 3, and 30 weeks pregnant with her third child. "I admit when I heard that pregnant women were at higher risk, especially late in pregnancy, I panicked. I ran to the store to get antibacterial everything. That's when I learned about Hibiclens and have been using it ever since. My oldest son starts kindergarten this year and who knows what kind of new bugs he will encounter. If he gets sick, I will be the one caring for him and I have to protect the baby, too," she said.
To help moms like Fuller, physicians are recommending long-lasting, germ-killing products, such as Hibiclens.
Doug Smith, M.D., an emergency department (ED) physician in Miami, Fla., knows what it's like to see a bad flu season take its toll. "I tell all of my patients to be sure to wash their hands - they just can't do it enough. And for those who might be at high-risk or need longer protection than just a few minutes, I recommend using washes with 4 percent CHG since it kills germs for hours. That's what we have been using in our facility for years and we continue to use it to protect us," said Smith.
Molnlycke Health Care provides the following tips for staying healthy this swine flu season.
~Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer (if a sink is not available).(vii)
~Wash hands after touching anything that might not have been washed with soap or a disinfectant recently.
~Wash hands with cleansers that contain 4 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in order to kill the virus for a long period of time.
~Keep hands away from eyes, nose and mouth.
~Cough or sneeze into your elbow rather than hand to reduce the risk of transfer.

~Avoid crowds (or at least try to keep your distance from others).
~Get plenty of sleep and exercise.
~Stay home if you are experiencing flu symptoms (fatigue, fever, nausea, etc).
~Isolate individuals that are ill or have flu like symptoms, especially in a family.
~Use the hottest water possible in your washing machine, especially for sports and school uniforms, and dry everything completely.

Open House

It's almost time! Summer is just about over and school will begin in a few weeks. Please come and join us for our Open House/Meet The Teacher event on Friday, August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Come by any time during the event to let your kiddo make a craft, meet their teachers and explore their new class.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Gearing Up For Fall

We are gearing up for a fantastic Fall session!

Open House on August 21st from 10 am - 11:30 am

First day of school on August 24th

We have a handful of spaces available in our 1 year old class, young 2's and older 2's. Please give me a call if you are interested in adding a day or signing up!

Mrs. Kim
(407) 273-8368
kim@mylifesongchurch.com

For Your Viewing Pleasure!