Introduction
This article was recently published on a website concerning health-related issues and news. The article affirms a death caused by the deadly virus making people reconsider their health issues in terms of vaccination against the H1N1 virus.
Analysis
H1N1 virus or swine flu, as known commonly, has grown to be a threatening virus for people in the west. The death of Evan Frustalgio, a 13-year-old hockey player, has persuaded everyone situated in the vicinity as well as nationally, to be concerned actively regarding the virus. The virus has caused several deaths nudging people to reconsider their precautions and health safety issues (Mclean & Dale, 2009).
The Toronto Public Health officials announced to vaccinate people before the planned date due to high precautionary reasons. A reasonable number of doctor’s phone lines were transferred to answering machines stating about the abundance of H1N1 associated calls. The death that occurred was rare as stated by the chief medical officer of Ontario Dr. Arlene King, but inoculation against the deadly virus is necessary.
However, upon survey, numerous opinions were observed. Some said that they won’t let their child have a shot for immunization, no matter how serious the matter is. Some responded explaining the health of their children as the extreme priority. Some of them also confessed to being reluctant to force their children to get vaccinated. A woman declared her negligence towards the issue also. She stated that she is building her children’s immune system logically. She included that she won’t be hindering her children to participate in after-school activities just because of H1N1 issues (Mclean & Dale, 2009).
The death of Evan Frustalgio, although is a serious example of this lethal virus, yet strained officials and coaches of minor hockey teams and schools to take necessary precautions as well. As one of the coaches said, “This was a huge wake-up call for the hockey community.” coaches have ensured their vigilance over health issues also. The sharing of water bottles among players will be discouraged so as the handshakes exchanged after the game (Mclean & Dale, 2009).
The absentee rates at schools are observed critically for further investigation. Public health units are active in this matter also. The rate of absenteeism is higher than normal summing up to 10% due to the indications of influenza. Spokespersons for various school boards believe that it is moderately tough to analyze the rate of absenteeism as a result of illness or as a result of fear caused by illness. One of them also affirmed that student who is likely to have the symptoms of this disease is going to be confiscated until someone reaches for pick up. Teachers at schools are advised to educate children in this regard and insist upon cleanliness and tidiness (Mclean & Dale, 2009).
The virus has hit the state for the second time. People who are ignorant towards this issue should reconsider their attitude and seek medical awareness to get themselves and their children vaccinated. The virus is considered too severe since there are no such symptoms before fatal results. Dry cough and a sore throat is ambiguous symptom yet aware people handle them with appropriate measures before it gets too late.
References
Mclean, J., & Dale, D. (2009). H1N1 shots to be rolled out faster. Web.