Prevention and treatment is the same for both H1N1 and the seasonal flu. Fortunately, the things you can do to prevent getting or spreading the flu are easy, everyday activities.
Six ways to prevent the spread of flu:
1. Wash hands often. Use soap and water for 15-20 seconds-about as long as it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are OK if soap and water are not available.
2. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If children don’t have a tissue, teach them to cough or sneeze into their shirtsleeve.
3. Keep sick children at home including out of school or day care until they are better-usually seven days after the illness starts.
4. Teach children to stay at least six feet away from people who are sick. Avoid crowds and public places.
5. Teach children not to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
6. Eat healthy and find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
Dayton Children's has made it easy for parents to access additional flu prevention tips. Here are a few resources that you can share with friends and family to help keep kids healthy this flu season:
- Kohl's a Minute for Kids Website
- Flu prevention tips on video with Dr. Abboud
- Downloadable Parenting Clip
- Seasonal health alerts for the cold and flu
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