Got Hope? We Do!

Winter sometimes brings extra trials to 1p36 Families.  Many children and adults with 1p36 Deletion Syndrome are very susceptible to complications from colds and flu.  Make sure that you are cold and flu smart.  These sites have some tips on how to help prevent the flu and how to recognize and treat it:

CDC's Flu Guide for Parents: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/a_flu_guide_for_parents.pdf

How to recogonize and treat the Flu:http://www.seattlechildrens.org/safety-wellness/about-the-flu/flu-symptoms-treatment-chronic-conditions/

Interactive tool for on flu symptoms:  http://www.choa.org/ecall/

As always, we are sending our support to those 1p36 families that are struggling right now. 

We've got hope!