Thursday, 23 July 2009
School Transport Update from Councillors !
Councillor lisa Mytton and Councillor Howard Barrett will be holding a meeting to update all concerned parents / carers on Monday 27th July 2009 at 9.30am at the Trefechan Cafe.
Swine Flu
We have had a number of enquiries relating to Swine Flu from local residents. Please find below the latest information which has been circulated by the Local Authority.
What is Swine Flu?
The A/H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) is the term being used to describe a respiratory illness which has been reported in parts of Mexico and which is now being reported from other Countries in the world including the UK. The main symptoms of Swine Flu are sudden onset of fever, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties. Other symptoms can include headache, sore throat, tiredness, aching muscles, chills, sneezing, runny nose or loss of appetite. If during this period you develops a feverish illness accompanied by one or more of cough, sore throat, headache and muscle aches, then you should contact your GP by phone or seek advise from the NHS Direct (0845 46 47).
What measures can I take to prevent infection?
It is always good practice to follow respiratory and hand hygiene such as:
· Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
· Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.
· Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people.
· Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
· Helping your children follow this advice.
If you have returned from an affected area and have flu like symptoms, stay at home, phone your GP or NHS Direct Wales and you will be assessed and receive treatment if necessary. Do not go into your GP surgery or Accident and Emergency department unless you are seriously ill, as you may spread the illness to others.
Please see the useful websites and telephone numbers listed at the top of this page.
Symptoms of Swine Flu
The symptoms of swine flu are broadly the same as those of ordinary flu, but may be more severe and cause more serious complications.
The typical symptoms are sudden fever and sudden cough.
Other symptoms may include:
· Headache
· Tiredness
· Chills
· Aching muscles
· Limb or joint pain
· Diarrhoea or stomach upset
· Sore throat
· Runny nose
· Sneezing
· Loss of appetite
Most people who have contracted swine flu recover within a week and do not suffer complications, even without being given antiviral medication.
However, experts point out that as this is a new virus, its behaviour cannot be predicted with certainty.
Swine flu is different from seasonal flu in that most serious illnesses have been in younger age groups, as happened in all three 20th-century influenza pandemics.
A doctor faced with a symptomatic patient cannot yet predict with certainty the course of illness and whether or not they will be in the small proportion who may become more seriously ill.
This is why antiviral medication is still being given to all those with swine flu, subject to their doctor’s discretion.
Further information including health advice can be found at:
www.nphs.wales.nhs.uk
www.hpa.org.uk
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/article.aspx?name=swinefluQA
wales.gov.uk/topics/health/news/mexicanflu09/?lang=en
www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=719
www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
www.nhs.uk/conditions/pandemic-flu/Pages/Introduction.aspx
www.who.int/en/
What is Swine Flu?
The A/H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) is the term being used to describe a respiratory illness which has been reported in parts of Mexico and which is now being reported from other Countries in the world including the UK. The main symptoms of Swine Flu are sudden onset of fever, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties. Other symptoms can include headache, sore throat, tiredness, aching muscles, chills, sneezing, runny nose or loss of appetite. If during this period you develops a feverish illness accompanied by one or more of cough, sore throat, headache and muscle aches, then you should contact your GP by phone or seek advise from the NHS Direct (0845 46 47).
What measures can I take to prevent infection?
It is always good practice to follow respiratory and hand hygiene such as:
· Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
· Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.
· Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people.
· Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
· Helping your children follow this advice.
If you have returned from an affected area and have flu like symptoms, stay at home, phone your GP or NHS Direct Wales and you will be assessed and receive treatment if necessary. Do not go into your GP surgery or Accident and Emergency department unless you are seriously ill, as you may spread the illness to others.
Please see the useful websites and telephone numbers listed at the top of this page.
Symptoms of Swine Flu
The symptoms of swine flu are broadly the same as those of ordinary flu, but may be more severe and cause more serious complications.
The typical symptoms are sudden fever and sudden cough.
Other symptoms may include:
· Headache
· Tiredness
· Chills
· Aching muscles
· Limb or joint pain
· Diarrhoea or stomach upset
· Sore throat
· Runny nose
· Sneezing
· Loss of appetite
Most people who have contracted swine flu recover within a week and do not suffer complications, even without being given antiviral medication.
However, experts point out that as this is a new virus, its behaviour cannot be predicted with certainty.
Swine flu is different from seasonal flu in that most serious illnesses have been in younger age groups, as happened in all three 20th-century influenza pandemics.
A doctor faced with a symptomatic patient cannot yet predict with certainty the course of illness and whether or not they will be in the small proportion who may become more seriously ill.
This is why antiviral medication is still being given to all those with swine flu, subject to their doctor’s discretion.
Further information including health advice can be found at:
www.nphs.wales.nhs.uk
www.hpa.org.uk
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/article.aspx?name=swinefluQA
wales.gov.uk/topics/health/news/mexicanflu09/?lang=en
www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=719
www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
www.nhs.uk/conditions/pandemic-flu/Pages/Introduction.aspx
www.who.int/en/
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Event 30th September 2009
Trefechan Communities First Partnership will be running a special event on September 30th to promote healthy lifestyles and mental health as part of the National Mental Health Day Activities. This special free event will be held at the Trefechan Community Centre from 4pm to 7pm on September 30th
Free information and guidance will be available on a number of subjects including:
• How to look after your mental health
• How to look after your health and well being
Free taster sessions in complimentary therapy will be available for local residents during the event.
The event is free and open to all to attend. Provision for children is also included with a variety of activities for children during the event.
Credit Crunch Day - 17th September
Trefechan Communities First Partnership will be running a special Credit Crunch Day on September 17th from 3pm to 8pm at the Trefechan Community Centre. Free information and advice will be on offer to help local residents prepare and protect themselves during challenging economic times.
Free information and guidance will be available on a number of subjects including:
• How to reduce your household bills
• Pensions and planning for your retirement
• Benefit advice and claiming benefits
• Savings, low cost loans and child trust funds
• Support and training available to help you manage your money
• Help with returning to work
• Advice for carers
• Help with adaptations to homes
• Help with low cost gardening services and handy person service
• Support to help deal with debt and money worries
• Advice and support on how to deal with illegal money lenders
The event is free and open to all to attend. We would encourage all residents to come along and find out how to make the most of their money.
Provision for children is also included with a variety of activities for children during the event.
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