‘Delay school for H1N1 vaccine’; 54 new cases

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KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: Some 54 new swine flu cases were reported by Kuwait on Sunday, taking the country’s total number of patients up to 265, the Ministry of Health said. As their health conditions are not serious, the new cases have been allowed to receive necessary medication at home, the ministry’s spokesman Yussef Al-Nesif told KUNA. Most swine flu cases in Kuwait have been discharged from hospital following full recovery. Kuwait’s swine flu patients are mostly aged 16-35, the spokesman said, adding that the ministry was taking all required measures to contain the disease in the country. The world has yet to find an effective way to combat swine flu, while the number of cases in Kuwait and its neighboring countries has continued to escalate at an alarming rate, MP Dr Faisal Al-Muslim said Sunday.

Pointing out the current bed capacity at the Infectious Diseases Hospital is not enough to accommodate the growing number of swine flu patients in Kuwait, Al-Muslim asked the government to intensify its media awareness campaign to inform the public about recent developments regarding the virus, particularly its nature, prevention and treatment. He urged the concerned authorities to postpone opening of the new academic year until the arrival of swine flu vaccines and adopt a clear stand in accordance with the recommendations of Arab Health Ministers regarding those who intend to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan. He advised the Ministry of Health (MoH) to speed up implementation of informative programs, such as teaching Hajj caravan owners how to deal with this disease.

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Flu shots: Do healthy children need them?

"Parents may have the final say while discussing the matter with their child's pediatrician especially with the different health setting here in Kuwait."

Question: Do healthy children need flu shots?
Answer from Jay L. Hoecker, M.D.

Influenza (flu) is a common viral infection. Signs and symptoms may include muscle aches, fever, chills, fatigue and sore throat. For children, the flu can also cause diarrhea and seizures. In some cases, complications of the flu can be deadly. Yearly flu vaccines are the best way to protect children from the flu. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for all children ages 6 months to 18 years — ideally given in October or November, before the flu season begins.

The flu vaccine is available in two forms:

• A shot. Flu shots can be given to children age 6 months and older. Side effects may include soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, low-grade fever and muscle aches.

• A nasal spray. The nasal spray flu vaccine (FluMist) can be given to children age 2 years and older. Side effects may include runny nose, wheezing and headache.

Whether you choose the flu shot or nasal spray, keep in mind that children age 8 and younger who are receiving the flu vaccine for the first time need two doses given at least four weeks apart. One dose is adequate for children age 9 and older and those who've been vaccinated before.

Consult your child's doctor if you wonder which type of flu vaccine would be best for your child. Also check with your child's doctor if your child has any medical conditions or experienced a severe reaction to a previous flu vaccine.

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