Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre
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Events
Meet Your MP - What can he do for you? - A chance to meet our local MP for Hendon, Andrew Dismore, on Monday 27th July 2009, 8 pm at the Park Road Youth & Community Centre, NW4 3QB. Click here for more details.
SWINE FLU UPDATE – June 2009
Hendon Mosque is establishing a network of ‘flu friends’
These friends can then, if patients become unwell, collect medicines, food or any other supplies on their behalf so that the patient does not need to leave their home if they are ill. When collecting antivirals, patients should ask their flu friend to attend on their behalf so the risk of passing the virus on is reduced. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER AS A FLU FRIEND, PLEASE CONTACT THE MOSQUE OFFICE
Public Health Messages
There is an increased number of people reporting flu-like symptoms across Barnet. A number of these are now new confirmed cases of Influenza A H1N1 (swine flu). There is however still no cause for panic. People are advised that if they do not have flu like symptoms then they should carry on their day as normal.Six pupils from two schools in the borough, Garden Suburb Infants School and Garden Suburb Junior School, have tested positive for Influenza A H1N1. Following advice from the Health Protection Agency (HPA), the decision has been taken to temporarily close the schools as a precaution to help limit further spread of Influenza A H1N1.
Approximately 143 pupils and staff at the schools are reported as having viral type illnesses; however current indications show that the symptoms of those affected have been mild.
The decision has been taken to close the school for a seven day period. The school is working closely with NHS Barnet, the local council and the HPA to carry out the appropriate action and will re-open on Wednesday 24 June 2009.
NHS Barnet strongly recommends that anyone who has knowingly come into contact with anyone who has suspected or confirmed Influenza A should closely monitor their health. It is advised they do this for seven days after contact. However there is no need for them to isolate themselves from other people as long as they remain well.
If during this period they have a temperature of 38°C / 100.4°F and over and develop a feverish illness accompanied by one or more of cough, sore throat, headache and muscle aches, they should stay at home and seek advice from NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or contact their GP by phone.
Good hand hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including Influenza A (H1N1). Other prevention tips include:
- Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible
- Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully
- Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people
- Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product
- Making sure your children follow this advice
Key Contact Information
The Swine Flu Information Line is available within England on 0800 1 513 513. Alternatively contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
The Management, Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre
June 2009
School
Further information and application form for the Primary School and Secondary Girls school please visit www.ayeshas.org
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Notices
Hate Crime? Islamophobia? - Report it now to Hendon Mosque! If you know of any incident, please let us know. There is no need to go to the police if you do not want to. Hendon Mosque is an approved Third Party Reporting Centre.
To be confirmed - Youth Circles in Hendon - Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre would like to start Islamic Circles for young people. If you are interested in helping to organise this, please send us an e-mail.
Are you interested in voluntary work with Hendon Mosque? We have a range of initiatives and are looking for committed people to be able to give their time for the benfit of their community. Please contact us for more details.
More Events to follow...(inshallah)