As the flu continues to spread rapidly, it is important that
everyone takes the necessary precautions to stay healthy. There
are many steps you can take to make sure that your children do
not get the flu this year. CNN.com had many great tips to
keeping your children healthy during this time of year.
Vaccinate: It is never too late for your children to receive the
flu vaccination. Even though the vaccine cannot fully guarantee
your children will not get the flu, it still increases the
chances of not contracting the illness. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccine is about 62%
effective. The vaccine can shorten the illness if they do get
sick. Coughing etiquette and social distancing: Continuously
tell your children to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue
if they feel that they are going to sneeze or cough. After they
are done coughing or sneezing, they should immediately throw
away the contaminated tissue. Then they should make sure to
sanitize their hands. The faster they