Bubs July Newsletter
Swine Flu & Hygiene

Mums and carers of infants are normally quite conscious of germs and keeping their bub healthy, but when something like swine flu is in the headlines everywhere you look, it is normal for your concerns to rise. Bubs have put together some useful information on swine flu and hygiene to help you prevent the spread of germs.

Monthly Competition

To coincide with this month’s newsletter in swine flu and hygiene Bubs baby Shop are giving away a ‘NO TOUCH THERMOMETER’.

The No Touch Thermometer measures body temperature in a NON-INVASIVE way, with NO direct contact, making it a SAFE and HYGIENIC device. NOW you can take your bubs temperature in a few seconds, gaining an accurate reading without moving or waking your bub. Waking a sick bub is one of the last things most parents/carers want to do.
How does it work?
The No Touch Thermometer uses infrared technology to scan the temple from a distance of up to 2.5cm. It measures the patient’s Arterial blood supply then converts it to an equivalent oral temperature.
The No Touch Thermometer is currently used in hospitals across the board and is a favourite with many Doctors, Nurses and Midwives as it is hygienic, safe and eliminates cross infection. It also reduces unnecessary waste and the cost of probe covers. The No Touch Thermometer also features a room temperature display and eight memory recall temperature readings.
The No Touch Thermometer is ACCURATE and meets the accuracy requirements of ASTM E-1965-98 standard.
As once said by a parent who used No Touch, “if it’s good for a hospital it’s good enough for parents to use at home”.

For your chance to win the 
No Touch Thermometer 
click here.
What is Swine Flu?
Swine flu, or swine influenza, is a very contagious respiratory disease. It was named swine flu because previously it was only seen in pigs. Now the virus has infected humans and is transferable between humans. It is for this reason the World Health Organisation has raised a worldwide pandemic alert.
Symptoms of swine flu
The symptoms of swine flu are very similar to those of other influenza illnesses.
·         High Temperature
·         Aches in the body
·         Headaches
·         Coughing
·         Sore throat
·         Diarrhoea
·         Vomiting
·         Fatigue and
·         Chills
Infants may not show all the above signs but may have a fever, be irritable, have a poor appetite, cough and diarrhoea. Infants showing a combination of these symptoms should be seen by a medical professional.
Younger children and infants are more prone to contracting swine flu, or any illness, as they do not have a strong immune system. It is important to remember that any illness in an infant under 2 months of age should be seen by a medical professional.
Pregnant women are also more prone to catching illnesses as pregnancy weakens a woman’s immune system. However there is no major reason to begin to panic as the swine flu has proven not to be more dangerous than the seasonal influenza.
Should you or your Bub show symptoms of Swine Flu you should consult your Doctor. Depending on your particular circumstances you may be prescribed an antiviral straight away or may need to wait to see if your test results confirm positive. Like any influenza virus you should rest and keep up your intake of fluids to replace those lost through fever.
Hygiene and Prevention
Simple hygiene precautions such as the ones below can help you from contracting any contagious illnesses.
·         Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze, preferably with a disposable tissue that can be thrown away after use.   If you do not have a tissue cover your mouth with the inner part of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. This will avoid spreading the germs to your hand and will minimise spreading illnesses.
·         After coughing and sneezing wash your hands with warm water and soap. Rub both sides of your hands with soap for at least 15 seconds, and then rinse with ample water. If soap is not available, use alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitisers.
·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
·         Wash your hands frequently. A virus can live for up to two hours on surfaces like doorknobs and telephones.
·         Eat a healthy diet including plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and wholegrain foods. A healthy balance of these foods will give you minerals and antioxidants such as vitamin C, which help to fight infection.
·         Get vaccinated against normal seasonal flu. The current vaccine is not protective against swine flu but it will protect you against normal flu.
·         Avoid contact with those that are unwell and crowded spaces. If a family member is unwell it may not be the right time for them to cuddle your bub or assist in making up the bottles.

 

Products to help protect against GERMS!    

                                                 
 Raz Baby Dummy        No Touch Thermometer       Baby Banz Trolley Snug
A Dummy that closes       Safe, Hygienic & Accurate         Covers the seat where 
    when dropped!                                                                your bub sits.        

 

                                    

Cleanspray Personal                     Milk Baby Snotty Grotty
Hand Sanitiser                                   Room Spray      
Powerful antibacterial hand spray           Help to clear your Bubs nose