This week has been a tough one at our house. My husband came down sick on Sunday afternoon and headed off to the urgent care on Monday. He tested positive for regular seasonal flu, but he'd missed the window for taking tamiflu, so he's been home all week. Of course, bing a big, stoic guy, he didn't say anything about feeling poorly until it was too late for me to give him a wide berth and avoid illness myself, so I came down with it shortly thereafter. I canceled all my classes for the week and hit the sack. My doctor prescribed Tamiflu for me, at least, so my symptoms haven't been very bad at all - just tired and cranky and a little sore, but I still have to quarantine myself to avoid infecting others until at least Friday. I have a wonderful bunch of friends and Kindermusik parents who have offered their condolences and help, and I appreciate that a lot.
I want to take this opportunity, though, to talk about the Healthy & Happy program that Kindermusik International is recommending that all Kindermusik studios implement to help prevent the spread of H1N1 and other illnesses by sanitizing instruments even more often than we did before, and recommending the use of hand sanitizers in the classroom, as well as other guidelines. If you'd like to read the parent handout for this program, you can download it here: Parent's Guide to Fight H1N1 in Class and at Home. Aside from hand-washing, the number one thing you can do to help prevent spreading illness is to stay at home if you suspect your child might be sick. I will credit you a class for the next semester if we are unable to make up your missed class due to illness.
I look forward to seeing you all again next week, when I'm feeling a lot better.
-Ms. Tabby
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