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City hardest hit by flu
The flu season is here and reports emanating from various pharmacies around the city have shown that there is a tremendous increase in the sale of flu medications at most pharmacies, while pharmacies in Berbice and Essequibo disclosed that sales are not extraordinary.
Various organisations indicate a shortage in their workforce. They say that this appears to be the strongest flu to have engulfed sections of the population so rapidly.
According to most pharmacists’ recommendations, persons should use one, Thera- Flu, ibuprofen 800, two sinus tablets every eight hours, along with doses of Vitamin C enriched fruits or supplements.
However, customers have increased their purchase of cough syrups, pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication and those for nausea and vomiting.
The complaints presented by customers at various pharmacies have been the typical flu symptoms which include, coughing, headaches, sore throats, painful joints, constant thirst, sneezing and runny noses; and in some cases vomiting and diarrhea. In serious cases the pharmacies recommend visits to the doctor.
Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways. When they begin, how severe they are, how long they last and which viruses will spread are the major determiners.
Pharmacists are also advising that those who have contracted the flu use at least one 1000g Vitamin C tablet daily.
This may shorten the course of the flu which lasts from three to four days. If it lasts longer, see a doctor.
According to reports there were more uncertainties than usual going into this flu season (2009-2010), because of the emergence of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (previously called “novel H1N1” or “swine flu”). This virus caused the first influenza pandemic (global outbreak of disease) in more than 40 years.
According to Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, the flu season has begun and persons should take the necessary precautions; when asked if there is a different strength of flu symptom being circulated the Minister noted that there is no evidence to suggest that at this time.
However, no advisory was placed in the public domain to warn persons of the particular strain of the current flu.
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GT&T reaches out to Beacon Foundation
CEO of GT&T Retired Major General Joe Singh hands over a cheque to President of Beacon Foundation Claremont Lye, which represents the value of the food mixer.
In his final week as Chief Executive Officer of GT&T, Retired Major General Joe Singh, on behalf of his company, made a donation of a unique food mixer (with 35 features) to the President of Beacon foundation, Clairmont Lye.
According to Major General Singh, the presentation is based on a demonstration for the support for the outstanding work Beacon Foundation has been doing.
He said that GT&T assists many schools in the Rupununi with a hot meal that is not only nutritious, but also stimulates the attendance of school children.
Adding that Lye is a visionary who has done a tremendous job with the Beacon Foundation since its inception 25 years ago; Singh said the Beacon is now in need of assistance to develop its facilities, such as rehabilitating its buildings, updating various equipment etc.
Lye said that many people are not aware that Beacon Foundation has been operating as a charity for the past 25 years, since “we have been playing low key.”
He said that the public was not aware of all the programmes in which the organisation was involved. One such programme is the hospice programme, where three trained nurses visit the houses of terminally ill cancer patients. This is a free service.
Lye added that over the years Beacon Foundation was totally self sustaining, since no donations were solicited, however, this is the first time the organisation will be appealing to the public.
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