Estimada Proveedoras:

 

�Espero que se encuentren calentitas y seguras con este fr�o!

 

Acu�rdense por favor que, aunque haga fr�o, los ni�os necesitan moverse y quemar energ�a. De esta manera tambi�n evitaremos el mal comportamiento y las rabietas; sabemos que esto sucede cuando est�n aburridos o encerrados en un mismo espacio por un per�odo de tiempo largo y el clima no es el m�s agradable.

 

Unos consejitos para estos casos:

 

*Revisen el ambiente d�nde est�n con los ni�os: muevan muebles de lugar, roten los juguetes. No necesitamos tener tantos "materiales" alrededor de nosotros para poder tener un ambiente de ense�anza y amor.

 

* Abr�guenlos bien y vayan afuera por lo menos una vez en la ma�ana y una vez a la tarde. Aunque sea 15 minutos para que ellos se renueven y nosotras tambi�n. �Es toda una experiencia hacerlo en la nieve!

 

* Usen la nieve como parte del material de ense�anza: Descr�bala, agr�guele pintura para que vean que la nieve puede cambiar de color, col�quela en un recipiente y cuenten el tiempo toma para descongelarse dentro del centro (Est�n aprendiendo CIENCIAS).

 

* Lean libros apropiados a la edad de los ni�os relacionados con la nieve o el invierno. Mi libro preferido es "El Mit�n", para esta �poca del a�o.

 

Quer�a tambi�n adelantarles que ofreceremos los entrenamientos de AUTISMO Y ADHD en ESPA�OL. AUTISMO ser� el 4 de abril y el de ADHD ser� el 29 de agosto.

 

El espacio es LIMITADO. Comun�quense conmigo para m�s informaci�n: fbriglie@rainbowfleet.org

 

�Muchas Gracias por su atenci�n!  

 

Florencia

 

Immunization Debate

 

By Kristen Russell, RN, Immunization Nurse at the Cleveland County Health Department

 

The recent outbreak of measles in the US has sparked a heated debate over immunizations. According to the CDC, a majority of the 100+ measles cases we've seen so far in 2015 were due to unvaccinated people or people unaware of their vaccination status. The US declared Measles eradicated in 2000, yet here we are, witnessing the outbreak of a disease we once thought would disappear from our future.

 

The immunization debate has been emotionally charged, even becoming a political issue at times. As a public health nurse, I can think of nothing more terrifying than turning immunizations into a personal rights debate, or a bi-partisan issue. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter tells us, "For hundreds of years, politicians on both sides of the aisles have supported vaccinations by making real and meaningful laws to protect the public's health." Due to these legislations, the US has some of the highest immunization rates in the world. Public health and safety is not something to choose sides over, rather something that affects everyone. The frightening part about delaying vaccines or choosing not to vaccinate is we are leaving our children unprotected from diseases that are easily preventable, at a time when they're most vulnerable. Carter stresses, "Let's not turn children's health into a battle ground."

 

As the issue of safety in vaccines arises, we are left with the facts. Vaccines are now safer than ever. Thirty years ago, children received vaccines which protected against seven diseases. The total number of bacterial and viral proteins contained in these vaccines was over 3,000. Today, children receive vaccines that protect against 14 diseases, but the total number of immunological components in these vaccines is only about 150. This dramatic reduction is the result of scientific advances that have allowed for purer, safer vaccines.

 

Immunizations are one of the best medical advancements in our lifetime. They have increased life span and health, and made once common diseases a thing of the past. However, they don't work if we don't use them. If you have fears about vaccines, talk to your provider. Do your research from scientific based articles, and stay away from the fear tactics. Prevention is the best protection, and it's everyone's responsibility.

 

Caring Van: ( 405) 316-7216  www.bcbsok.com