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Learn Chinese Words |
Wash Hands
洗手 (xǐ shǒu) |
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease
手足口病 (shǒu zú kǒu bìng) |
Emergency
急诊 (jí zhěn) |
Earthquake
地震 (dì zhèn) |
Healthy
健康 (jiàn kāng) |
Fever
发烧 (fā shāo) |
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| | In the wake of the last month's disaster in Sichuan Province many of us are contributing to the relief operation. Let’s not forget the many victims, and the great need there still is for assistance. Please keep an eye out for ways in which you can continue to support those affected during the most devastating earthquake in China for the past 30 years. |
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| | | | We understand that the health and safety of children in China has its challenges. This month we have a lot of information designed to help keep your child healthy and well. From healthy snack recipes for the summer, Traditional Chinese Medicine for kids, to ways to prevent the spread of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease, and how to prepare for handling medical emergencies in China, there is information that can help all of us raise healthier, happier kids. Also, stay tuned for next month’s issue on surviving China‘s summer heat. | | |
Zap that Snack Attack! Snack Healthy, Snack Happy! 10 tips to help your children make healthy snack choices now and set the stage for a lifetime of healthy snacking. View article.
Handling Emergencies in ShanghaiWhile living in China, it’s important to know what to do and how to get the right help in case of an emergency. Find out how to make sure you are prepared to handle an emergency in China. View article.
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| |  | | |  | Does a very high fever mean a serious illness? |  | A very high fever does not usually have anything to do with the severity of an illness. The exception is children under 3 months old who are not mature immunologically and therefore require much more attention in the case of a fever | | |
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Download the facts sheet about HFMD (PDF 1.6 MB)
Download our "A Visit to the Doctor" coloring activity for kids (JPG 76 KB)