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News - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville Tennessee USA |
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| Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Metro Leaders Lay Out Plans For Hospitals, Police, Schools |
| Date : - 01/05/2009 |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Hospitals, schools, even paramedics are hoping for the best, but bracing for the worst as the H1N1 strain makes its way into Tennessee.
During a State Health Department meeting commissioners assured the public they are prepared to handle whatever comes their way.
The state already has anti-viral medications and is prepared to push them out on a large scale. The health department also has a large supply of protective equipment like masks.
Local Experts Weigh In On Swine Flu In States
"The city already put plans into place to activate our emergency operations center which is the case with any emergency of this kind or threat," said Metro mayor Karl Dean.
The H1N1 strain has not hit Metro schools.
"We're making sure that our restrooms have hot water, hand soap and hand sanitizer. We're working with our custodial staff our food staff," said Nashville's Director of Schools Dr. Jesse Register.
If cases in Metro schools start developing respective schools will close for seven days.
"It has to elevate to a much higher level before we consider closing an entire district," said Register.
Police, firefighters and emergency responders will also work a little differently.
"Anyone who has flu like symptoms will immediately get a mask and our personnel will get a mask also to try and minimize the spread of the virus," said Dr. Corey Slovis with Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine.
The State Health Commissioner Susan Cooper said to remember do not give children under the age of two cold medicines without first talking to your doctor.
She said the best treatment for that age is to keep them home and run a cool-mist humidifier.
"We also want to let everyone know if you have a child or a teenager who has flu-like symptoms please do not give aspirin or any aspirin containing products because we know that aspirin in conjunction with the flu can cause a serious illness we recommend that you use ibuprofen or acetaminophen and for most of us that's Tylenol, Motrin, Advil," said State Health Commissioner Susan Cooper.
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| Reference : - www.mc.vanderbilt.edu |
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