As things look now, H1N1 is causing only mild to moderate illness, not the widespread deaths people are worried about.  CNN’s Sanjay Gupta recently visited emergency rooms to gauge the level of concern about H1N1.  The following is his 5 point panic prevention plan for parents.

It is very difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections on the basis of symptoms alone. A doctor’s exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. There are tests that can determine if you have the flu as long you are tested within the first 2 or 3 days of illness.

  Blustery winds and frigid temperatures, along with dry indoor heating can transform your skin from soft and supple to itchy and flaky.  There are some things you can to protect your skin from the harsh weather.