ARTICLE: Kids Flu Prevention Tips

• Always, always have kids wash hands before eating
• If you are out of the house use antibacterial gel
• Remember antibacterial gel is to be used only when you don´t have a sink with soap and water
• Show children the proper way to wash hands (have them wash while they sing a popular song)
• Keep antibacterial gel in purse, diaper bag and car
• Remind children not to share food or drinks with classmates or friends
• If your child is sick, do not take them to crowded places
• Keep fingernails well trimmed
• At the first signs of the disease contact your pediatritian
• You can get infected by the flu virus when you touch mucus membranes : Play a game with your children, whoever touches their mouth, nose or eyes loses a point.
• Talk to them about the flu, how it is a serious disease and that they need to be extra carefull to prevent it