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Vulnerable People & Flu

Recognising the symptoms of Flu and understanding the risks is essential when dealing with vulnerable people.

Many people still think that Flu is just a bad cold, but it isn't.  Flu can develop into more serious illnesses, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, which could lead to a stay in hospital or even in more serious cases death.

The number of deaths in the UK from Flu varies each year but can be as high as 10,000 deaths - in a Flu epidemic this number is more than 20,000.

Each year around 15-20% of people in the UK are infected with Flu, though many people say they rarely get Flu!

Flu

In an article on the Healthy Holistic Living site - click the picture to go to the article

they provide a break down of the ingredients - Carcinogens, neurotoxins and chemicals.

In the opposing corner is the Department of Health and NHS
In our article Flu Jabs published on the 13 October 2016, we looked at the Myths verses Facts and what to look out for regarding symptoms.  As a Foundation the Edith Ellen can't advise either way whether you should or should not have a flu jab.

However, we can provide you with access to information that offers both sides of the argument allowing you to make an informed decision.

Dementia now striking people in their 40s as mercury from vaccines causes slow, degenerative brain damage - NaturalNews.com

Dementia now striking people in their 40s as mercury from vaccines causes slow, degenerative brain damage - NaturalNews.com

Lack of training and understanding in our hospitals

Our Patron and Author of Behind Those Care Home Doors Adeline Dalley who advocates for the provision of outstanding care should be the objective of every provider; the receipt of outstanding care should be the right of every individual who needs it.  

Messaged me today with a personal report on Abuse within the care system

Hospital care, staff do not seem to understand fluid charts or medication safety it seems. 

UTI’s (Article 10) - Can I prevent urine infections?

Can I prevent urine infections?

Unfortunately, there are few proven ways to prevent urine infections. No evidence has been found for traditional advice given, such as drinking cranberry juice or the way you wipe yourself.

There are some measures which may help in some cases.

It makes sense to avoid constipation, by eating plenty of fibre (such as fruit) and drinking enough fluid.

Older women with atrophic vaginitis may wish to consider hormone replacement creams or pessaries. These have been shown to help prevent urine infections.

If there is an underlying medical problem, treatment for this may stop urine infections occurring.

For some people with recurring urine infections, a low dose of antibiotic taken continuously may be prescribed.

UTI’s (Article 9) - What is the outlook (prognosis)?

UTI's - what is the outlook (prognosis)

Most people improve within a few days of starting treatment. 

See a doctor if you do not quickly improve. 

If your symptoms do not improve despite taking an antibiotic medicine, then you may need an alternative antibiotic. This is because some germs (bacteria) are resistant to some types of antibiotics. This can be identified from tests done on your urine sample.