A report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that two thirds of the 40 US children who have died from the swine flu had disabilities. The children had cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or other neurdevelopmental disorders, according to the summary published by the Associated Press.
For information on the H1N1 virus, a.k.a. "the swine flu," visit the Indiana state government's page, or the CDC's site. IU libraries also have several books on helping you and your children navigate this flu season, including:
-Put prevention into practice: child health guide
-What to do for childhood emergencies and illnesses
-What to do when your child gets sick (also available in Spanish)
If you're interested in any of these titles, email us for information on how to check them out.
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