No More Sick Days: Preventing Winter Illnesses in Children
Dress them appropriately for the weather. Make sure they wear warm coats, hats, gloves and boots when outdoors. Layer clothing to trap heat.
Limit time spent outdoors in extremely cold or wet weather.
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Keep kids hands clean. Use hand sanitizer and remind them not to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Wash hands with soap and water when returning indoors.
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Get flu shots and other vaccinations to protect against illnesses like flu, pneumonia and whooping cough. Make sure vaccinations are up-to-date.
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Ensure kids get plenty of sleep and eat a balanced diet. Proper rest and nutrition support immune health.
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Keep kids home if they are sick. Prevent spreading viruses to others when ill.
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Use saline nasal spray. This helps moisturize dry nasal passages and trap viruses/bacteria.
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Humidify indoor air during cold weather. Dry air dries out nasal passages, making illness more likely.
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