Now that the holidays are upon us, you’ll probably be out and about more and that means you will probably be around more people. This also means you may be around more sick people, exposing yourself to colds and flu. I work around children everyday, so I make sure I wash my hands often during the day and have Kleenex and hand sanitizer readily available on my desk. The last thing I want is for any of my students or myself to miss school and work due to illness.
Facts & Tips For Colds & Flu
1. 96% of school nurses agree that when a child comes to school sick, other children tend to catch his or her virus.
2. The Center for Disease Control recommends facial tissues as one of the key strategies to minimize cold and flu viruses.
3. Every year, the U.S. alone reports more than one billion colds and 35 – 50 million flu cases.
4. Boost your immune system with Vitamin D – enjoying a little sunshine can help.
5. To help reduce your fever, put wet towels around your shoulders instead of your forehead.
6. Avoid using humidifiers when you’re sick – they can actually spread the flu germs.
7. Not all liquids hydrate equally – stick to water, herbal tea and fruit juice when you’re sick.
8. All colds are contagious, regardless of mucus color.
Don’t wait until you or a family member are down for the count due to sickness. Go ahead and stock up now on cold and flu essentials, like Kleenex tissues so you won’t be left scrambling for what you need when you really need it the most.
Visit Kleenex online where you can find additional tips and advice to prepare your homes for what’s ahead, and useful information to help you avoid the last minute trips to the store so that you can care for their family when someone gets sick.
I am participating in a sponsored campaign for Kleenex. All opinions are my own.