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Swine flu ’still a young person’s disease’ new info shows

Swine flu continues to be most dangerous to kids and younger adults and is largely bypassing the elderly, according to the latest ... (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

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New info shows swine flu still hardest on young

The latest government information shows swine flu continues to be most dangerous to kids and younger adults and is largely bypassing the elderly. (Source: CTV Health)
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National Foundation For Infectious Diseases (NFID) Survey: Parents More Flu Aware And More Likely To Get Kids Vaccinated

Novel H1N1 influenza has raised parents' awareness and concern about seasonal influenza, increasing the likelihood that they will get their children vaccinated compared to past years, according to a recent national survey commissioned by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Swine Flu Hits Early, Claims 11 More U.S. Kids

For now, flu vaccine scarcer than expected; kids at higher risk as disease strikes US early (Source: ABC News: Health)
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Hitting Early, Swine Flu Claims 11 More Kids In US

As the swine flu outbreak strikes the U.S. early and hard, health officials note a worrisome number of child deaths and warn that supplies of vaccine will remain scarce for at least the next couple of weeks. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
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Hitting Early, Swine Flu Claims 11 More Kids in US

For now, flu vaccine scarcer than expected; kids at higher risk as disease strikes US early (Source: ABC News: Health)
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Tips on how to talk to your kids about swine flu

Your kids will undoubtedly ask questions about germs and flu in general and possibly even about swine flu. Its best to let your kids know about the dangers of germs. As you have most likely done before, you’ll want to explain to kids that germs can make us sick, and that’s why it’s important to wash your hands. I like to tell my kids that, “Soap and water rinse away the germs so they can’t make us feel bad.” and then show them the best way to go about washing their hands. Here are some tips for Getting your kids to wash their hands.
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Getting your kids to wash their hands

Washing your hands regularly is a great swine flu preventative measure. We know that, our kids know that, but it isn’t always easy to get them to follow through with it. Simply by washing our hands regularly, we can help prevent the spread of swine flu and many other germs and diseases. So, how do you get your kids to wash their hands regularly without whining about it? Here are some tips that might help:

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