Germs. Germs and more Germs!!!! I hate them! The cold weather is here and my kids are already getting sick. I was sick all day yesterday and it was not fun! I am sure all you moms know what I mean. What happens when mom gets sick? EVERYTHING!!! My whole house goes to pot. Clorox sent me some tips on how to help fight those germs during the flu season and I thought I would share them with you.
The CDC has announced that last week December 8-14, 2008, was National Influenza Vaccination Week. That means the time is now to take precautions. Each year, more than 22 million school days are lost in schools across the country due to cold and flu.
Here are some tips from Clorox and the national PTA:
· Get Vaccinated: Effectiveness varies from 70 percent to 90 percent. It is recommended for children 6 months through 18 years of age.
· Wash your hands frequently: Germs are the culprit in causing flu. Take time and thoroughly washing hands.
· Help Stock Up: More than 56 percent of teachers buy their own cleaning supplies. You can help by donating cleaning supplies, such as Clorox disinfecting wipes, to help your teacher stock the classroom and keep it clean.
· Take Five: Experts believe that up to 80 percent of infectious illnesses are spread by touch and students can touch up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes. Take 5 minutes to wipe down commonly touched surfaces in the classroom such as desks, pencil sharpeners and keyboards to help reduce the spread of germs
· Teach Healthy Habits: Remind kids to share wisely. It’s great to share items like books, toys and pencils, but not items like combs, brushes, hats, toothbrushes, tissues, whistles, cups and forks.
· Do the Elbow Cough: Cough into your elbow, not hands (where you’re more likely to spread germs through touch).
· ABCs of Sneezing: Keep tissues handy and teach kids how to blow their noses early – instead of doing the icky sleeve swipe. The key is tossing tissues in the trash right away to keep germs at bay.
· Sleep is Key – for parents and children, earlier bed times mean better performance the next day.
Don’t forget Clorox Wipes are great to keep at Day Care, Church Nursery,Diaper Bags and best of all it’s safe to use!
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