Hey Guys! Just a few words about massage and H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus before the flu season is entirely upon us. As many of you know, we do work with pregnant moms and people with ‘at risk’ health conditions. With some simple precautions all of us can avoid getting or spreading this virus, so don’t be afraid or panicked.
First, DO NOT come in for massage treatment if you have the following symptoms:
Fever
Cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
body aches
headache
chills
fatigue
Some may have vomiting and diarrhea.
Some have respiratory symptoms without a fever.
Should you have the flu, please inform Amy’s Haven Massage Therapy and the 24 hour cancellation policy will be waived for the duration of your illness.
Second, on the occasion that you may contract H1N1, please schedule a massage no earlier then 3 DAYS after your fever has broken.
People infected with 2009 H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. This can be longer in some people, especially children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with the new H1N1 virus.
Third, wash, wash, wash your hands multiple times throughout the day!!! Wash with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
Coughing and sneezing spread the virus as well as touching a contaminated surface (ex. Table top, door handle, chair) and then touching your eye, nose or mouth.
I wash my hands before and after working with clients and I often spritz with an essential oil solution that I have found effective. This solution will NOT cure or prevent infection, but the essential oils do have antiviral properties that help.
Here’s the recipe: 1 part rubbing alcohol and one 1 part witch hazel to 2 parts tap water. Then put in 10 drops per ounze of each essential oil: Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea tree. Shake the bottle well, and spritz to your hearts content.
Finally, ‘at risk’ populations include:
· Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
· Adults 65 years of age and older
· Pregnant women
· People who have:
o Cancer
o Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)
o Chronic lung disease [such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]
o Diabetes
o Heart disease
o Kidney disorders
o Liver disorders
o Neurological disorders (such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries, moderate to profound intellectual disability [mental retardation] or developmental delay)
o Neuromuscular disorders (such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis)
o Weakened immune systems (such as people with HIV or AIDS or who are on medications that weaken the immune system )
First, DO NOT come in for massage treatment if you have the following symptoms:
Fever
Cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
body aches
headache
chills
fatigue
Some may have vomiting and diarrhea.
Some have respiratory symptoms without a fever.
Should you have the flu, please inform Amy’s Haven Massage Therapy and the 24 hour cancellation policy will be waived for the duration of your illness.
Second, on the occasion that you may contract H1N1, please schedule a massage no earlier then 3 DAYS after your fever has broken.
People infected with 2009 H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. This can be longer in some people, especially children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with the new H1N1 virus.
Third, wash, wash, wash your hands multiple times throughout the day!!! Wash with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
Coughing and sneezing spread the virus as well as touching a contaminated surface (ex. Table top, door handle, chair) and then touching your eye, nose or mouth.
I wash my hands before and after working with clients and I often spritz with an essential oil solution that I have found effective. This solution will NOT cure or prevent infection, but the essential oils do have antiviral properties that help.
Here’s the recipe: 1 part rubbing alcohol and one 1 part witch hazel to 2 parts tap water. Then put in 10 drops per ounze of each essential oil: Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea tree. Shake the bottle well, and spritz to your hearts content.
Finally, ‘at risk’ populations include:
· Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
· Adults 65 years of age and older
· Pregnant women
· People who have:
o Cancer
o Blood disorders (including sickle cell disease)
o Chronic lung disease [such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)]
o Diabetes
o Heart disease
o Kidney disorders
o Liver disorders
o Neurological disorders (such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries, moderate to profound intellectual disability [mental retardation] or developmental delay)
o Neuromuscular disorders (such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis)
o Weakened immune systems (such as people with HIV or AIDS or who are on medications that weaken the immune system )
Thank you for helping me make Amy's Haven Massage Therapy a healthier and happier place to be!
For more information please go to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) web site at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm
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