Swine Flu advice for mini seagulls

[BeardyChops]

I don't want to scare monger - but any of you who have under 5s should be aware of the NHS advice, apparently about to go on the NHS website.

From the BBC:

BBC NEWS | Health | Swine flu tips for mothers-to-be

Expectant mothers and parents with children under five are being advised to avoid crowds and unnecessary travel to reduce the risk of swine flu.

The government guidance is being re-issued after a woman with the virus died shortly after giving birth.

Meanwhile the National Childbirth Trust has been accused of "scaremongering" for suggesting women delay pregnancy.
The Royal College of General Practitioners told the Observer it was a "disproportionate reaction".

Alan Johnson, the former health secretary, agreed it was an "overreaction" to say women should not have babies at this time.

Concern over the effects of swine flu on new and expectant mothers has heightened since the death of Ruptara Miah, 39, in London's Whipps Cross Hospital on 13 July. Her baby is said to be very ill in intensive care.

Good hygiene

Another child under six months old, who died in London, is also among the latest victims of the virus.

The re-issued Department of Health advice, to be collated and published on the NHS website on Sunday, is based on recommendations given out by the Royal College of Midwives.

 

[bright1064]

There is a scrap brewing here between the government and GP's. Lately it seems the government have been giving out advice, only for GP's to speak out against the government.

Who is right, and who is wrong I wonder?

 

[The Ringleader]

There is a scrap brewing here between the government and GP's. Lately it seems the government have been giving out advice, only for GP's to speak out against the government.

Who is right, and who is wrong I wonder?

You make it sound like one of them is right

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

There is a scrap brewing here between the government and GP's. Lately it seems the government have been giving out advice, only for GP's to speak out against the government.

Who is right, and who is wrong I wonder?

The problem is that the DH are coming out with advice which isn't evidence based, so there's no proof any of the stuff they come out with is right. The problem is there isn't a huge amount of evidence to go on, so probably neither is right at the moment!

 

[beorhthelm]

I don't want to scare monger ...

The re-issued Department of Health advice, to be collated and published on the NHS website on Sunday, is based on recommendations given out by the Royal College of Midwives.

not you, but there is too much scaremongering. its standing advice and frankly common sence anyway.

 

[bright1064]

Thing is, I'm more inclined to listen to the GP's advice.

Reason? Because the government lie about most things anyway!