With fall upon us the cold and flu season is here. Everywhere you turn someone is either coughing, sneezing, or has a running nose. It can be frightening; no one has time to feel bad, but its even worse getting a sick house! So here are a few ways to help prevent your family from getting sick this winter season.
- You can never stress how important it is to wash your hands. Hand washing is a main factor to keeping all those cold and flu germs away. We are constantly touching things on a daily basis, and if you little child tends to put their hands in their mouth that could be very unsanitary.
- Getting enough sleep every single night is very important as well. When we get great amount of sleep at night, we wake up feeling rejuvenated and well rested. And it also helps your body fight those germs that are trying to get you sick.
- Eating the right foods is another key factor in preventing your family from becoming sick, and just generally keeping them healthy! Provide well-balanced and nutritious meals, and find healthy alternatives to your favorite guilty pleasure foods.
- Buy some disinfecting wipes. You can use these on everything, (especially when your out in public) is a great way to help you and your family from catching any germs or flu viruses that other people could have left behind.
- Drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning for a Vitamin C boost is another way to keep everyone’s immune systems strong. And if you start to get that dreaded tickle in your throat, try Emergen-C can provide an even larger boost of Vitamin C power.
- Teaching your family good hygiene is a very important. Any time they cough or sneeze they should cover their mouths with their elbow, or tissue, and wash their hands right away to help prevent the spread of germs. Have them carry small Kleenex tissue in their pockets just in case they need one next time.
Hope these tips keep you and your family healthy and happy!
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