Farmworker News Vol. 9, March/ April
Author: National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc.
Date Published: 2003
The first article in this issue discusses what to do and not to do in an accident. There is a short dialogue between two friends discussing the accident of another farmworker and what can be done if it happens again. The next article discusses information to give to 911 when calling for help. There is a brief quiz at the end of this article testing the reader's knowledge about 911 information. What to do about bites and stings is the next article. What happens to the person's body when an insect bites or stings is discussed, as well as first aid information--also if symptoms such as swelling, hives or other problems develop, the reader is instructed to see a doctor. West Nile Virus is the final topic in this issue. What West Nile Virus is, how it's contracted, and the symptoms of this disease are discussed. How to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes possibly carrying this disease is also talked about. This resource is also available from our web-site at http://www.ncfh.org/00_ns_fn.php
Date Published: 2003
The first article in this issue discusses what to do and not to do in an accident. There is a short dialogue between two friends discussing the accident of another farmworker and what can be done if it happens again. The next article discusses information to give to 911 when calling for help. There is a brief quiz at the end of this article testing the reader's knowledge about 911 information. What to do about bites and stings is the next article. What happens to the person's body when an insect bites or stings is discussed, as well as first aid information--also if symptoms such as swelling, hives or other problems develop, the reader is instructed to see a doctor. West Nile Virus is the final topic in this issue. What West Nile Virus is, how it's contracted, and the symptoms of this disease are discussed. How to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes possibly carrying this disease is also talked about. This resource is also available from our web-site at http://www.ncfh.org/00_ns_fn.php
