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Sick Kids Etiquette Tips

01/15/2017 By Tammi 185 Comments

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Just like back to school time in September, the return from such a long break such as Christmas holidays, typically means that there will be a run of cold and flu. It’s like the back-to-school plague, a well-known hot spot for germs which we all dread.

One of the biggest spreading of sickness culprits is kids being around a lot of new people who they haven’t been around before, and in close contained quarters. They touch the same door handles, drinking fountains, crayons, and touch each other – sharing germs all day long. Sometimes it seems like the return to school is always followed by a leave from school due to illness.

A 2016 Shoppers Drug Mart poll found that 46% are not generally concerned about spreading the flu to other people. No wonder we all experience so much back-to-school sickness! This poll also found that 30% of adults who have children, have sent their kids to school or daycare when they were sick or contagious, and 86% of parents said they are annoyed when others send their sick kids to school or daycare.

Sick Kids Etiquette Tips

I think it’s time to share some Sick Kids Etiquette Tips!

Know the cutoff point for fevers – children should stay home if their temperature passes 100 degrees. They should be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school/play dates.

Be honest with other parents – When kids have scheduled birthday parties and other outings, you’re responsible for disclosure so the other parents if your child has been or is sick, they should have a choice in whether their kids are exposed to known illness.

Teach your kids the basics – using tissues for runny noses, coughing into sleeves and washing hands are all things kids can do fairly easily to halt the spread of germs. It’s a good idea to brush up on ways to boost your immune system too!

Get vaccinated – no matter where you stand on proper etiquette, flu shots should be part of the plan. You’ll get peace of mind your children likely won’t be spreading the flu and they won’t be tracking it home either. Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies across the country are making it easy by offering flu immunizations administered by an injection-certified pharmacist without an appointment, just walk-in with no appointment necessary.

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Don’t forget, when your child gets sick with the flu, keeping them home from school can help them recover faster. It also helps prevent the virus from spreading to other children in the school, which is critical to keeping everyone as healthy as possible.

 

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Comments

  1. Xiao liu says

    01/15/2017 at 12:21 pm

    I always make sure to make homemade chicken noodle soup and lotf of fluids with citrus!

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  2. Danielle says

    01/15/2017 at 12:24 pm

    I try to get lots of rest and wash my hands often.

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  3. Tara Betterley says

    01/15/2017 at 12:28 pm

    I have lots of hand sanitizer on hand, and I get their flu shots every year.

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  4. Samantha says

    01/15/2017 at 12:32 pm

    Wash your hands! The number 1 preventative measure you can take and do it often.

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  5. nicky says

    01/15/2017 at 12:36 pm

    I agree about cancelling playdates or visits if children are sick, because germs are so easily transferred. Washing our hands well is something we do to avoid getting sick.

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  6. Elaine G says

    01/15/2017 at 12:40 pm

    Coughing and sneezing into arm, washing hands frequently and using hand sanitzer

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  7. Sharon says

    01/15/2017 at 12:48 pm

    We wash our hands often and try to drink lots of liquids

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  8. jan says

    01/15/2017 at 12:49 pm

    It is a rule to wash your hands immediately after coming in the house.

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  9. Judy Cowan says

    01/15/2017 at 12:53 pm

    We get our flu shots, lots of handwashing & extra vitamins to help keep the flu away.

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  10. Dianne Arsenault says

    01/15/2017 at 12:59 pm

    Wash your hands often

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  11. Debbie F says

    01/15/2017 at 1:02 pm

    Rest and washing hands as often as possible.

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  12. Catherine Cole says

    01/15/2017 at 1:09 pm

    washing my hands often

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  13. Sara Lima says

    01/15/2017 at 1:18 pm

    I try not to touch my face and eyes and nose – and it’s HARD. We do it like a bajillion times a day, and it’s a great way (read: terribly easy) to get sick. I also try to wash my hands frequently with hot water and soap, and always carry tissues.

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  14. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    01/15/2017 at 1:25 pm

    I get my fly shot every year and also take vitamins daily. Another good thing to do is wash your hands a lot.

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    • Elizabeth Matthiesen says

      01/15/2017 at 1:26 pm

      that should of course read flu shot LOL

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  15. Glogirl says

    01/15/2017 at 1:43 pm

    I try to ward off the cold and flu by boosting my immune system with a multi-vitamin. I also try to use hand sanitizer when I am out and about.

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  16. Louise says

    01/15/2017 at 2:31 pm

    wash our hands often and when they do get sick. Home made chicken noodle soup and lots of rest works

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  17. BlessedTA says

    01/15/2017 at 2:32 pm

    I wash my hands often

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  18. Vivi B. says

    01/15/2017 at 2:48 pm

    I always wash my hands after coming home from anywhere, especially shopping and I also try to have a good night’s sleep as it keeps my immune system up.

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  19. Jonnie says

    01/15/2017 at 2:52 pm

    You mentioned all of my sick kid etiquette tips. To ward off illness use hand sanitizer, disinfect doorknobs and switches and try to get plenty of sleep.

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  20. Amy Heffernan says

    01/15/2017 at 2:59 pm

    I make sure we drink lots of fluids.

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  21. Carole D. says

    01/15/2017 at 3:23 pm

    Wash your hands often and don’t forget to disinfect the door handles.

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  22. Janet P. says

    01/15/2017 at 3:41 pm

    The importance of washing your hands often throughout the day cannot be stressed enough. You should be able to recall 5 times you’ve washed your hands each day.

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  23. Lynda Cook says

    01/15/2017 at 3:52 pm

    I make sure to have lots of kleenex’s on hand along with Boogie wipes, and my granddaughter loves the sniffle stick and it helps her breath, she prefers using it over vicks!

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  24. Amy C says

    01/15/2017 at 4:42 pm

    We get flu shots and wash are hands often.

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  25. Marsha says

    01/15/2017 at 5:18 pm

    Always make hot chicken soup and give lots of liquids.

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  26. ivy pluchinsky says

    01/15/2017 at 6:09 pm

    I use lots of hand sanitizer when I am on the road, and wash my hands a lot when I am at home.

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  27. Florence Cochrane says

    01/15/2017 at 6:14 pm

    Take vitamins, wash your hands and don’t drink out of the same beverage container as anyone else.

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  28. Lisa Rumolo says

    01/15/2017 at 6:26 pm

    I wash my hands alot and keep hydrated

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  29. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    01/15/2017 at 6:36 pm

    we dont go out and share germs when sick – and we wash our hands often

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  30. Kelsey D says

    01/15/2017 at 6:41 pm

    Coughing or sneezing into your arm is a must!

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  31. kristy e says

    01/15/2017 at 7:07 pm

    We change clothes after school and practice good hand washing!

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  32. Zayba says

    01/15/2017 at 7:24 pm

    Each have their own hand sanitizer. Got a few around the house as well. Taught them young not to sneeze/cough in their hand so we’re all good on that front! Always up their vitC and echinacea this time of year!!!!

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  33. Rosanne Robinson says

    01/15/2017 at 7:34 pm

    We wash & sanitize our hands the minute we get home, stay hydrated, take daily vitamins, get at least 8 hours sleep and whenever possible avoid contact with sick people.

    Reply
  34. Alayne Langford says

    01/15/2017 at 7:38 pm

    I think that washing hands frequently and drinking clear fluids at least keeps colds and flu under control ????

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  35. kristen visser says

    01/15/2017 at 7:41 pm

    Just coming off the whole family having the flu, for us it is all about rest, taking it easy and drinking lots of liquids

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  36. Carol M says

    01/15/2017 at 7:45 pm

    Frequent hand washing is my tip.

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  37. Casey Miller says

    01/15/2017 at 8:32 pm

    Cough or sneeze into your elbow.

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  38. Jenn says

    01/15/2017 at 8:39 pm

    We ward off cold and flu by making sure we get enough sleep and eat antioxidant rich foods.

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  39. Karine says

    01/15/2017 at 8:44 pm

    Try to not infest others and stay home to get rest!

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  40. Debbie White Beattie says

    01/15/2017 at 8:49 pm

    As for etiquette I would say “cough into the inside of your elbow” so you aren’t spreading germs in the air and not when your touching someone. How do I avoid a cold or flu; I get a flu shot, eat healthy, wash my hands often and get lots of sleep

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  41. Tina L. says

    01/15/2017 at 8:58 pm

    frequent hand washing, lots of fluids and rest

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  42. Tainan Lu says

    01/15/2017 at 9:21 pm

    Get flu shots and take vitamins.

    Reply
  43. Dianne G. says

    01/15/2017 at 10:44 pm

    When someone is sick in the house I take away the hand towels in the bathroom and put paper towels in their place. I also use Lysol wipes on all the light switches, door knobs and other surfaces that are often touched and do this several times a day. I make sure the person that is sick has lots of fluids close to them, blankets, and lots of tissues with a garbage close to dispose of them.

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  44. missbobloblaw says

    01/15/2017 at 10:55 pm

    We always wash our hands & stay home when we have fevers!

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  45. Amie says

    01/15/2017 at 11:32 pm

    Not only should you keep the kids out of school , but other things like after school activities and places with other kids, its always awful to miss hockey or dance or what ever , but its not fair to the other kids and people

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  46. Andrea Amy says

    01/16/2017 at 12:01 am

    We eat as much fresh produce as we can even during the winter, drink lots of water, dress for the weather, get enough rest and wash our hands. When we do catch something, I use vicks vapour rub immediately, and lots of orange juice, gingerale and rest.

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  47. Susan Spidle says

    01/16/2017 at 3:54 am

    I use lots of tissues, hand sanitizer, vitamin c and chicken noodle soup.

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  48. Juliee Fitze says

    01/16/2017 at 5:14 am

    I take extra vita C &D to stay healthy.

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  49. Laurent L says

    01/16/2017 at 5:34 am

    To help ward off the flu and colds I exercise daily and keep hydrated.

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  50. Carol Denny says

    01/16/2017 at 6:04 am

    Take vitamins,lots of hand washing and the flu shot

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  51. Kim K says

    01/16/2017 at 6:32 am

    We have a strict hand washing routine, we take vitamins and we drink lots of clear fluids.

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  52. Marya says

    01/16/2017 at 6:40 am

    Drink lots, and get LOTS of sleep!

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  53. MaryG says

    01/16/2017 at 6:52 am

    I try my best to get everyone to wash their hands, and drink extra fluids. It’s easier said than done sometimes.

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  54. Moe Bwell says

    01/16/2017 at 7:26 am

    I try to get them to wash there hands more often,and keep there heads covered, but if sick, lots of rest, and fluids

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  55. Ali p says

    01/16/2017 at 7:28 am

    They stay home from school, or at the first sign of cold or flu, they take Emergen-C!

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  56. Stephanie LaPlante says

    01/16/2017 at 8:10 am

    My doctor always said Gatorade or PowerAde is full of electrolytes and has the same ingredients as the foul tasting kid’s medicated juice has. Much cheaper too.

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  57. Shelley N says

    01/16/2017 at 8:38 am

    This is one of the only years that I did not stop in to get a flu shot and I have been sick since Sat night. I can’t recall the last time I felt this bad. I usually ward off cold and flu by getting a flu shot, eating lots of fruit, and drinking plenty of fluids. If I do get a cold or flu -chicken soup is helpful, cold medicine, Neocitrin (or the equivalent can help me get some sleep overnight). vitamin c is good too

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  58. lori butler says

    01/16/2017 at 8:52 am

    liquids, hand washing, and snuggles

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  59. Jennifer L. says

    01/16/2017 at 9:06 am

    Daily vitamin D for everyone in my family is really important. That, plus healthy food and frequent hand-washing is all we need.

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  60. Christy E says

    01/16/2017 at 9:29 am

    I ward off the flu by washing and sanitizing my hands a lot!

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  61. Cheryl MacPhail says

    01/16/2017 at 9:31 am

    I try and get them to drink ots of fluid and wash their hands lots 🙂

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  62. Marla says

    01/16/2017 at 9:34 am

    Good hand hygiene

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  63. travelbuds says

    01/16/2017 at 9:35 am

    My kids know to cough into their arm and washing their hands always.

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  64. Tamara M says

    01/16/2017 at 9:45 am

    We try to get lots of rest, always wash our hands, and remind our kids to cough or sneeze into their elbow and not into their hands! Thank you very much for the chance! 🙂

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  65. Stephanie says

    01/16/2017 at 9:50 am

    Always wash your hands, drink lots of water, eat healthy, take vitamins, and get the flu shot!

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  66. SweetPanda says

    01/16/2017 at 9:59 am

    I try to wash my hands frequently, drink lots of water and take vitamin C

    Reply
  67. 409cope says

    01/16/2017 at 10:14 am

    I get the flu shot every year and take vitamin C to help ward off colds and flu.

    Reply
  68. Luisa M. says

    01/16/2017 at 11:08 am

    I give electrolyte drinks and fresh coconut water in addition to filtered water.

    Reply
  69. Tricia Hope says

    01/16/2017 at 11:20 am

    I carry hand sanitizer and use it multiple times a day.

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  70. caryn s says

    01/16/2017 at 11:37 am

    I am constantly asking the kids to wash hands when we get in the house and take vitamins to help keep them healthy. When sick there is nothing better than homemade chicken soup and tea with honey!

    Reply
  71. Erika E says

    01/16/2017 at 11:59 am

    We start taking oil of oregano at the first sign of cold or flu. We’ve been doing this for a few years now and it’s made a big difference in the length an illness lasts and how bad it gets.

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  72. Lisa McLain says

    01/16/2017 at 12:42 pm

    vitamins and lots of fresh fruit and veggies !

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  73. dave says

    01/16/2017 at 1:27 pm

    Wash your hands! eat zink vitamins when it starts

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  74. Maritess says

    01/16/2017 at 1:39 pm

    I teach my kids to sneeze or cough on their elbows instead of their hands as to minimize spread of germs.

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  75. Lori L. says

    01/16/2017 at 2:05 pm

    My sick kid etiquette tip is to not send your obviously sick kid to school or daycare – keep those germs at home!

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  76. Tara says

    01/16/2017 at 2:06 pm

    If my kids are sick they stay home from school. No one wants to be spreading and picking up germs at school. Lots of hand washing and rest around our house.

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  77. sage says

    01/16/2017 at 2:12 pm

    I ward off colds and flu by washing my hands often

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  78. Tammy Bell says

    01/16/2017 at 2:34 pm

    It wasn’t long after school started that my child began to come home sick (almost weekly) I kept her home, gave her tissue, told her to cough or sneeze into her arm, make sure to wash hands and not to get close to those with sniffles and coughs.

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  79. Francine says

    01/16/2017 at 3:16 pm

    Get the flu shot and wash your hands often!

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  80. Carole B says

    01/16/2017 at 3:22 pm

    Drinking a lot and using essentials oils in the rooms

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  81. Andrea says

    01/16/2017 at 3:27 pm

    I am constantly washing my hands, I take vitamins and drink plenty of water so I don’t get sick.

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  82. Nicole Jubleew says

    01/16/2017 at 3:31 pm

    We wash our hands often, try to eat healthy most of the time, spend a bit of time outside everyday and ensure that we’re getting enough sleep!

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  83. joanne darrell says

    01/16/2017 at 3:34 pm

    We get as much rest as possible to ward off the flu.

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  84. Gillian Morgan says

    01/16/2017 at 4:08 pm

    We wash our hands often and use hand sanitizer often. We also get out flu shots as soon as they are available each year.

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  85. Piroska says

    01/16/2017 at 4:17 pm

    I try to keep colds and flu at bay by washing my hands constantly.

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  86. kathy downey says

    01/16/2017 at 5:09 pm

    Drink lots of water,healthy foods and rest helps with the flu

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  87. Jenny Major says

    01/16/2017 at 5:09 pm

    I try to get lots of rest and wash my hands often

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  88. Jenness M says

    01/16/2017 at 5:11 pm

    I wash my hands religiously and use hand sanitizer.

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  89. Melissa dupuis says

    01/16/2017 at 5:44 pm

    Wash hands often, cover mouth when coughing, and make sure not to share cups lol
    Thank you for sharing all this information. Very helpful this time of year.

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  90. Melinda Jana says

    01/16/2017 at 5:58 pm

    drink lots of water, wash hands and get the flu shot

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  91. Maria says

    01/16/2017 at 6:09 pm

    We make sure kids wash hands often, take vitamins and eat more fruit and veggies during the winter. I also wash their mittens/hats and coats weekly as so many germs can grow on them

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  92. Maryanne says

    01/16/2017 at 7:10 pm

    Lots and lots of hand washing!

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  93. Ira says

    01/16/2017 at 7:41 pm

    I’m crazy about making sure my kids wash their hands well and often. Obviously I’m a good example myself.

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  94. loriag says

    01/16/2017 at 7:45 pm

    We try and stay away from the flu by washing out hands lots. Using hand sanitizer out in public, not shaking hands and getting plenty of rest.

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  95. tracy k says

    01/16/2017 at 7:49 pm

    washing my hands frequently and drink lots of fluids

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  96. Tiff says

    01/16/2017 at 8:08 pm

    Lots of fluids and lots of rest!

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  97. Athena says

    01/16/2017 at 8:16 pm

    Hand washing, hand sanitizer and vitamins.

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  98. Lucy says

    01/16/2017 at 8:35 pm

    Hands must be washed frequently, cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing.

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  99. Jennifer Lo says

    01/16/2017 at 9:34 pm

    Drink lots of warm water

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  100. Lee-Ann says

    01/17/2017 at 12:29 am

    I try to get the kids to wash their hands right after school when they are the most germy!

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  101. Soozle says

    01/17/2017 at 5:30 am

    Hand washing before meals, when getting home from being out, if someone else is sick is first and foremost to prevent it spreading!

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  102. yvonne says

    01/17/2017 at 7:00 am

    I make sure my kid (and myself) get more sleep, remind my daughter not to ‘share’ her water bottle, and we wash our hands (singing the alphabet).

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  103. Kristy says

    01/17/2017 at 8:37 am

    We wash our hands often. We also stay home if someone is sick, even if it means missing out on something fun.

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  104. Melinda says

    01/17/2017 at 8:44 am

    Washing hands frequently and getting enough exercise helps me ward off the flu.

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  105. Shelley R says

    01/17/2017 at 9:20 am

    I always have hand sanitizer with me. We wash our hands as often as possible everywhere.

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  106. Mary Boudreau says

    01/17/2017 at 11:43 am

    Getting the flu shot and frequent hand washing is essential to preventing the flu

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  107. Rhonda W G. says

    01/17/2017 at 3:00 pm

    We take oregano oil daily…Swear by it!

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  108. LILLIAN BROWN says

    01/17/2017 at 3:21 pm

    washing hands often and drinking lots of water is a must at Grammy’s house.

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  109. Tammy Dalley says

    01/17/2017 at 8:03 pm

    get lots of rest and drink lots of fluids

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  110. Angela Saver says

    01/17/2017 at 8:44 pm

    I ward off cold and flu by practicing regular handwashing, getting adequate sleep, getting my flu shot and using hand sanitizer when away from home.

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  111. Darrah Bailey says

    01/17/2017 at 9:13 pm

    I tell my kids (other than wash their hands) to NOT touch their faces to avoid germ spread.. Seems funny but it WORKS!

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  112. Jamie hall says

    01/17/2017 at 9:24 pm

    Hand washing is my number one tup and covering your mouth when you cough

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  113. Amy Lovell says

    01/18/2017 at 5:15 am

    we take multivitamins and orange naturals to boost our immune system

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  114. Nate Fuller says

    01/18/2017 at 5:55 am

    Since we have a parent at home during the day we are pretty quick to let a kid stay home if they seem like they are past the sniffles and cough stage. I can see how you might have a hard time if both parents work, but really that’s the thing we do. Sending the kid to spread the sickness further is no good for parents or teachers!

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  115. Elva Roberts says

    01/18/2017 at 7:31 am

    My children are adults now so I will talk about warding off cold and flu.
    My husband and I get an annual flu shot. I try to have a healthy diet for us with protein, fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have the odd treat.
    I am getting in the exercise mode after the business of Christmas. I walk and am getting into the practise of Yoga and stretching again.
    Getting enough rest is necessary as well. When one is feeling healthy, life is very good.

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  116. Pearl Saban says

    01/18/2017 at 8:04 am

    Lots of handwashing and using hand sanitizers. Taking Vitamin C.

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  117. Dar says

    01/18/2017 at 8:21 am

    WAshing hands first and foremost! also i find doing the bedding once a week keeps germs off our pillowcasees!

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  118. Karla Sceviour says

    01/18/2017 at 1:25 pm

    I try to ward off the cold and flu by constantly washing my hands,and telling the other family members to do so as well!

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  119. Katrina says

    01/18/2017 at 5:58 pm

    I was my hands a lot.

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  120. Monique L.S. says

    01/18/2017 at 6:59 pm

    I have my daughter wash her hands as soon as she gets in from school. We try to eat healthy foods, and keep hydrated. Getting enough sleep helps as well.

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  121. Vicki Hill says

    01/19/2017 at 12:53 am

    Hand washing us absolutely essential for me. Never touch your face when you’re out to ching door handles etc.,

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  122. Sarah alexis says

    01/19/2017 at 1:37 am

    I keep him home from school so he doesn’t infect everyone else!!!

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  123. Lisa H says

    01/19/2017 at 4:49 am

    We wash our hands frequently and I remind my child not to put his fingers in mouth.

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  124. lori n. says

    01/19/2017 at 10:29 am

    Washing hands is so important this time of the year. and try to remind the kids not to touch their faces, eyes, nose, mouth during an outbreak. Yeah, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the germs!

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  125. Janet M says

    01/19/2017 at 3:47 pm

    We make sure to wash hands regularly and to eat well and have plenty of fluids.

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  126. Catherine Brown says

    01/19/2017 at 4:57 pm

    Keep everyone’s hands washed and clean surfaces like light switches, door knobs.

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  127. LisaM says

    01/19/2017 at 5:52 pm

    Our son seemed to learn from day one at day care that you only cough or sneeze into your elbow. He’s corrected people on the bus lol

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  128. Sharron says

    01/19/2017 at 6:47 pm

    Wash your hands lots

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  129. Elsie MacLeod says

    01/19/2017 at 8:30 pm

    We have to be very careful with little ones and keep on top of any symptoms they have.

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  130. Heather Ritz says

    01/19/2017 at 8:53 pm

    use hand sanitizer and dink lots of fluids

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  131. Angela Mitchell says

    01/19/2017 at 10:17 pm

    We are really conscientious when it comes to illness. We stay home because I do not want to spread those germs around. I had a 4 month old who was so sick with a cold/flu virus that he nearly had to be hospitalized and I don’t want to put anyone else through that.

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  132. maria says

    01/19/2017 at 10:29 pm

    Lots of handwashing, lots of sleep, eating well and lots of water!

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  133. Donnas says

    01/20/2017 at 4:31 am

    Making sure to always wash our hands, and sneezing into a tissue, not our hands. And home-made chicken soup works wonders too.

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  134. Victoria K says

    01/20/2017 at 7:12 am

    Cough into your elbow and wash hands often.

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  135. Linda H says

    01/20/2017 at 7:20 am

    I usually get a flu shot, frequent handwashing , use Isogel and carry a small container in my purse.

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  136. wendy hutton says

    01/20/2017 at 8:41 am

    I get plenty of rest, fluids, take my vitamins and eat right.

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  137. leanne says

    01/20/2017 at 9:08 am

    Wash hands regularly and keep a good sleep schedule.

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  138. Elva Roberts says

    01/20/2017 at 1:33 pm

    When my children were sick, I kept them is a couch in a warm kitchen. I gave them cough medecine and children’s tyenol.
    For myself, I get a flu shot every fall. I try to eat healthy and exercise. I stay at home when I have a cold. I follow my doctor’s instructions.

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  139. mike k says

    01/20/2017 at 6:02 pm

    when you sneeze, sneeze into your arm so you don’t spread your germs to your firends and family

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  140. Wendy Jensen says

    01/20/2017 at 6:45 pm

    I keep my sick kids away from others so they don’t get sick too.

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  141. Mandy says

    01/20/2017 at 7:04 pm

    I always get my kid and myself to wash our hands whenever we come in from outdoors, or finish playing with communal toys/playgrounds.

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  142. l p says

    01/20/2017 at 10:07 pm

    wash your hands, well and often. thanks

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  143. Pam says

    01/21/2017 at 4:16 am

    I am a little anal about using a touch of bleach while cleaning, especially if I feel like something is coming on.

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  144. Kim Tanti says

    01/21/2017 at 5:05 am

    Keep the hands clean. I even send individual wipes with lunch and make sure they use them.

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  145. Chantal thibault-fray says

    01/21/2017 at 7:07 am

    Washing hands, keeping all surfaces disinfected, Plenty of rest, lots of liquids!

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  146. Brenda Lacourciere says

    01/21/2017 at 7:11 am

    We encourage good handwashing practices. The best way to ward off colds is to not get the germ in the first place.

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  147. mohammad anjum says

    01/21/2017 at 10:32 am

    drink lots of liquids

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  148. Janice Cournoyer says

    01/21/2017 at 11:02 am

    Hand washing is the single most imnportant defense on preventing the spread of germs. I have signs everywhere:)))

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  149. Jeanette Jackson says

    01/21/2017 at 2:12 pm

    We get the flu shot and wash our hands frequently

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  150. Tracy Morin says

    01/21/2017 at 4:02 pm

    I try to get plenty of rest and I usually take a shot of Triple Sec…just to make me feel better 😉

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  151. Wanda Tracey says

    01/21/2017 at 5:51 pm

    I take vitamins,drink plenty of water,wash my hands frequently and
    i use sanitizer wipes for my phone and computer,ETC.

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  152. Anne-Marie Tvete says

    01/21/2017 at 6:57 pm

    Don’t have little ones at home anymore, but for myself I wash my hands frequently and wash down surfaces/handles/door knobs etc when my husband is the one that is sick.

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  153. caroline m. says

    01/22/2017 at 12:30 am

    We use oil of oregano under our feet at night to open our airways and breath better

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  154. Cady says

    01/22/2017 at 7:28 am

    We make sure to cancel any plans we have when the kiddos are sick! We wash hands often and sanitizer is all around the house. We use essential oils as well!

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  155. Rose says

    01/22/2017 at 2:49 pm

    It is my pet peve when parents send their kids to events why they are sparking a high fever.

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  156. Darwin Chau says

    01/22/2017 at 6:26 pm

    We keep the kids at home when they are sick and definitely cancel any outtings with others. We make sure they are coughing into their elbows and washing hands.

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  157. Erin McSweeney says

    01/22/2017 at 8:28 pm

    make sure you drink lots of water and wash your hands to try to keep the germs away

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  158. Jennifer P. says

    01/22/2017 at 8:33 pm

    I always keep my kids home from everything if they have a fever – no school, no parties, no play dates etc. I teach them to wash their hands a lot, to sneeze into their elbows, cover their mouths to cough, to not share food or drinks, and to blow their noses into kleenex and then wash theirs hands right after. It’s a little hard to keep them home from school with every little cold, because they would miss a lot of school if they stayed home with every sniffle, so I usually send them unless they have a fever. That being said, my preschooler hasn’t mastered sneezing, coughing or blowing her nose correctly, so if she has a really runny nose, or is coughing and/or sneezing a LOT, then I do keep her home from preschool. I’d rather not make everyone else’s kid sick!!

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  159. Joan Brown says

    01/23/2017 at 6:17 am

    I always wash my hands frequently.

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  160. Rachel Cryer says

    01/23/2017 at 7:21 am

    Wash your hands.. and lots of liquids

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  161. Jolie says

    01/23/2017 at 7:28 pm

    I wash & sterilize my hands like crazy in the winter & avoid sick people like the plague 🙂

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  162. JULIA G says

    01/24/2017 at 6:06 pm

    I ward off cold and flu by affording unnecessary contact with people (shaking hands, that sort of thing)

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  163. Tricia Cooper says

    01/24/2017 at 7:45 pm

    I try to get enough sleep and eat well. I also scrub my hands like a surgeon and wash my water bottle everyday.

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  164. Debh says

    01/24/2017 at 8:22 pm

    Wash those hands and always cough into the crook of your arm

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  165. Josie Tusa says

    01/24/2017 at 10:49 pm

    Washing hands constantly and using Purell often when out.

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  166. ginette4 says

    01/25/2017 at 6:00 am

    I ward off cold and flu by washing my hands often..staying away and telling people not to visit when they are sick and always carry purel in my purse

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  167. Sunshine G says

    01/25/2017 at 9:03 pm

    We’ve been using those Boogie Wipes with the baby and they’re fantastic!

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  168. Angela September says

    01/26/2017 at 1:03 pm

    i don’t send my kids to school when they are sick. i also make sure they cough into their elbow and keep their hands clean

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  169. Barb W says

    01/26/2017 at 4:31 pm

    Sleep is a great way to ward sickness off!

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  170. Wanda Tracey says

    01/26/2017 at 7:30 pm

    I wash my hands frequently and I also get the flu shot
    to prevent getting the flu!! ????☀️

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  171. melissa hilton says

    01/27/2017 at 9:34 pm

    It usually depends on the sickness, usually rest, soup, and if he has a cough then we do a honey and lemon mix to help that

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  172. Jody D says

    01/28/2017 at 7:57 am

    Flu shots for us every year and try to keep more fruits and citrus in our winter diets

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  173. kale p says

    01/28/2017 at 1:49 pm

    if you’re not feeling well and the visits isn’t imperative – do everyone a favour and don’t go. thx

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  174. debbie s says

    01/29/2017 at 6:02 am

    by proper handwashing all day

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  175. krystyl olson says

    01/29/2017 at 2:31 pm

    Keep them home if they are sick, and encourage good handwashing always (not just when sick, as it helps prevent illness too!)

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  176. HEIDI C. says

    01/29/2017 at 8:52 pm

    We are big on handwashing in our house and hand sanitizer on the go.

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  177. Betty S says

    01/30/2017 at 11:33 am

    we do our best to stay out of situations that may cause illness, and if we do need to go into a situation we wash our hands frequently and make sure we eat healthy

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  178. leana says

    01/30/2017 at 2:03 pm

    Drink loads of fluids and wash your hands often!

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  179. KellyPC says

    01/30/2017 at 6:43 pm

    I try to stay away from sick people! lol
    & I wash my hands! lots!

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  180. Leslie C says

    01/31/2017 at 1:02 am

    I keep hand sanitizer in my purse & try to avoid Doctors offices & the hospital….that’s where people get sick from Flu quite often!

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  181. Brandon says

    01/31/2017 at 1:36 pm

    Make sure to sneeze and cough into elbow. Take vitamin c and drink tea.

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  182. Aarone Mawdsley says

    01/31/2017 at 2:01 pm

    always cover mouth when coughing

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  183. Lindsay T says

    01/31/2017 at 5:27 pm

    I try to ward off cold and flu by washing my hands often & taking Emergen-C at the first sign of not feeling well.

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  184. Bons says

    01/31/2017 at 9:12 pm

    Keep hands clean by washing often and get flu shot at beginning of flu season.

    Reply

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