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Talking to kids about SARS
School age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media, but many may not know what to make of the situation, says a national health charity.
The Lung Association says parents should take the time to talk to their __1__ and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid illness.
The following is based on recommendation __2__ Thursday by the Lung Association:
-- Ask your children if they have heard __3__ SRS at school, from friends, from TV, etc. finding out what they already know can be a good __4__ to start the conversation and to dispel¹ any misconceptions they might have about the illness and how it is spread.
-- School age children are usually old __5__ to understand concepts such as getting sick from germs and how to avoid illness. A simple reminder² __6__ to cough on people and to wash their hands often may be sufficient for younger kids. All children should be shown how to __7__ their hands properly.
-- Remember to keep it simple so __8__ not to overwhelm children with information, but answer them truthfully. Kids can tell when youre not being honest or if youre hiding something, and sometimes the unknown can be scarier than the __9__. Parents with anxious children will know __10__ their kids will handle information on SRAS and can tailor their discussion accordingly.
-- One way to explain the illness is to tell children that SARS is like a bad breathing problem. It is __11__ from a cold, but people can catch it in the same ways -- such as coughing on someone, not washing your hands or sharing a glass with a sick person.
-- Describe how SARS is spread, but mention that the chance of __12__ SARS is small. There is no reason to tell children people are dying of SRAS __13__ they ask. Never use the threat of death as a way to remind kids to wash their hands.
-- Children should be encouraged to trust __14__ parents and other caregivers. Explain that many smart people, __15__ doctors and scientists, are working on the problem and looking out for everyones health.
1.
A. families
B. children
C. friends
D. doctors
2.
A. released
B. held
C. secured
D. regarded
3.
A. with
B. from
C. about
D. on
4.
A. way
B. path
C. pass
D. wheel
5.
A. already
B. yet
C. enough
D. somewhat
6.
A. not
B. neither
C. nor
D. no
7.
A. hold
B. put
C. shake
D. wash
8.
A. as
B. since
C. that
D. far
9.
A. disease
B. information
C. truth
D. fear
10.
A. why
B. how
C. when
D. what
11.
A. worse
B. different
C. separated
D. similar
12.
A. curing
B. fighting
C. knowing
D. getting
13.
A. unless
B. since
C. after
D. while
14.
A. some
B. their
C. our
D. other
15.
A. as
B. except
C. like
D. despite