Cold and Flu Prevent Guide 2009-2010

Visit the Interactive
Website OOPKIDS.COM

New interactive Web site! The new Ounce of Prevention Kids' Web site is designed for children ages six to nine and features a range of activities for kids to play on their own or with a parent or teacher, to educate them about personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise and safety.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 Give Kids
The Flu Shot
Start the season off by helping kids avoid getting the flu. Contact your pediatrician for more information.
Wash Those Hands
Teach your children about the importance of hand washing before every meal, after using the bathroom and after playing outside.

Cover Noses
and Mouths
Show children how to do the “elbow” cough and sneeze (using their elbows to cover their mouths instead of their hands). Or, show them how to cover their mouths and noses with a tissue, and then immediately throw it away.
Regularly Disinfect Surfaces
Minimize the likelihood of spreading illnesses through contaminated surfaces by disinfecting commonly touched surfaces at the beginning and end of the day with LYSOL®.
Drink Fluids
Water flushes toxins from your system, be sure to keep kids hydrated.
Well-Balanced Diet
Give kids plenty of high protein foods, fruits, vegetables and vitamins to give their bodies the defenses they need.

 

 


 Child
Free Handwashing Poster

Download and print this child-friendly poster that playfully illustrates the "Why", "When", and "How" of healthy handwashing.

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GERMS: What They Mean for You and Your Family

When should you get a flu vaccination? Who should or should not be vaccinated? Is a flu vaccination really effective? In conjunction with their National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided a lot of information relating to flu basics, how to prevent the flu, and information on flu vaccination.

>> Click here to visit the CDC web site