Keeping in tune with its family and kid-friendly philosophies, Children’s Orchard Ann Arbor is hosting a local University of Michigan pediatrician to talk to parents about the H1N1 Virus (also known as the Swine Flu).
The educational event will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Children’s Orchard store in the Colonnade Shopping Center on West Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor.
“We’re seeing growing concern among moms who shop at our store about the H1N1 Virus and its potential impact on their children and families,” said Taylor Bond, CEO of Children’s Orchard. “The goal of this event is to ease parents’ worries by educating them about the proper procedures in preventing and treating this virus.”
The presentation will be led by Pediatrician Dr. Jill Noble; she is a practicing physician for the University of Michigan Health System as well as Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases. She will answer parents’ questions about H1N1, including:
• How is the H1N1 virus different from the regular flu?
• How do I know if I have H1N1?
• What should I do if I think someone in my family has H1N1?
• If I do not have insurance, where can I get treatment?
• Should I have my children vaccinated?
• Should I get vaccinated?
Parents who are interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP by emailing Children’s Orchard at annarbor@childrensorchard.com, calling (734) 995-8889 or stopping by in-person.