[samscommunity] Re: Information about the Flu
- From: "JOY COLEMAN" <jcoleman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <samscommunity@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 10:55:00 -0500
The Wellness Website is very informative! It gives alot of interesting =
information on many different subjects! Check out the recipes.
Thanks,
Joy Coleman
Joy H. Coleman
6th Grade ELA Teacher
St. Andrews Middle School
(803) 731-8910 ext. 3614
>>> wwylie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 12/10/03 10:41 AM >>>
Parents,
Due to the change in temperature as well as viruses being spread, many =3D
students are sick during this time of year...
Look below for some information about the Flu and the common cold. The =
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information was found at the Palmetto Richland Wellness Website:
http://www.palmettohealth.org/wellness/index.html =
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It's flu season=3DAFHow close is too close?
Every year we face a battle against the flu virus, and many of us lose. =
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Dr. Joseph Horvath, infectious diseases physician at Palmetto Health =3D
Richland, says the best defense against the flu is to get vaccinated =3D
annually.=3D20
The influenza virus is spread through germs in the air when someone =3D
infected coughs or sneezes. The virus is not spread through touch, so one =
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would be unlikely to get sick from touching a doorknob or using a hone =3D
after an infected person.=3D20
Typically the flu season runs from December to March, and affects up to =
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30-40 percent of the population each year. Dr. Horvath recommends getting =
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vaccinated in November, and strongly advises the frail and elderly to get =
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their shots. Approximately 80-90 percent of those who are vaccinated =3D
respond well. The vaccination has no side effects, but anyone with an =3D
allergy to eggs should not receive it. =3D20
A "Common" Cold?
However "common" the cold may be, it can make you feel pretty lousy. What =
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would you do to prevent yourself from getting a cold? Would you make a =3D
commitment to fitness if you were told that proper exercise could be key =
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to prevention? You should. Exercise perks up your immune system and =3D
improves your cardiovascular system. However, if you overdo it with a =3D
fitness routine, you're likely to experience pulled muscles and a lowering =
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in your body's ability to fight disease. Keep yourself healthy this season =
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by following these tips:=3D20
Brisk walking 45 minutes, five times a week for 15 weeks increases killer =
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cell activity, which helps destroy viruses and malignancies in the body's =
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cells.=3D20
People who participate in a proper exercise routine experience half the =
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number of days with cold or flu-like symptoms when compared with people =
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who do not exercise.=3D20
Moderation is important since stressful exercise (high intensity and long =
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duration) decrease the ability of certain immune cells to function =3D
properly.=3D20
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St. Andrews Middle School General Information:
School Phone Number: (803) 731-8910
Fax Number: (803) 731-8913
Principal's Secretary: Mrs. B. Doctor 731-8910
Principal: 7th Grade Administrator: Mr. K. Richardson 731-8910
Assistant Principal: 6th Grade Administrator: Mr. J. McIntosh 750-4034
Assistant Principal: 8th Grade Administrator: Ms. T. Broome 750-4032
School Resource Officer: Deputy F. Brantley 750-4076
6th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. S. Dunning 750-4030
7th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. N. Shealy 750-4029
8th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. M. Hatcher-Franquiz 750-4036
Curriculum Resource Teacher (CRT): Ms. G. Morris 750-4031
Attendance Office: Ms. V. Starks 731-8912
Database Specialist: Ms. P. Forbes 750-4027=20
School Nurse: Nurse L. Ruff 750-4028
School Cafeteria: 731-8914 =20
Media Specialist (Library): Ms. Black 750-4072
St. Andrews Middle School Webpage:
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Richland County School District One Webpage:
http://www.richlandone.org
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St. Andrews Middle School General Information:
School Phone Number: (803) 731-8910
Fax Number: (803) 731-8913
Principal's Secretary: Mrs. B. Doctor 731-8910
Principal: 7th Grade Administrator: Mr. K. Richardson 731-8910
Assistant Principal: 6th Grade Administrator: Mr. J. McIntosh 750-4034
Assistant Principal: 8th Grade Administrator: Ms. T. Broome 750-4032
School Resource Officer: Deputy F. Brantley 750-4076
6th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. S. Dunning 750-4030
7th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. N. Shealy 750-4029
8th Grade Guidance Counselor: Ms. M. Hatcher-Franquiz 750-4036
Curriculum Resource Teacher (CRT): Ms. G. Morris 750-4031
Attendance Office: Ms. V. Starks 731-8912
Database Specialist: Ms. P. Forbes 750-4027
School Nurse: Nurse L. Ruff 750-4028
School Cafeteria: 731-8914
Media Specialist (Library): Ms. Black 750-4072
St. Andrews Middle School Webpage:
http://www.richlandone.org/sams/ContentsFrame.htm
SAMS Discussion List Archives (All Messages Submitted):
//www.freelists.org/archives/samscommunity/
SAMS Discussion List Webpage:
//www.freelists.org/webpage/samscommunity
Richland County School District One Webpage:
http://www.richlandone.org
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