Everyone is talking about Ebola these days, and although the deadly virus may very well pose a massive health threat to our nation, perhaps the bigger threat is the common cold and flu. Flu season is upon us so how can you keep from catching what
Everyone is talking about Ebola these days, and although the deadly virus may very well pose a massive health threat to our nation, perhaps the bigger threat is the common cold and flu. Flu season is upon us so how can you keep from catching what your co-worker has?
First of all, know that just because the weather gets cold does not mean you will catch a cold. Contrary to what even my mom still tells us, the temperature outside has nothing to do with the risk of getting a cold or the flu. Not even running outside with wet hair during a snow storm will increase your chances of getting sick. It’s true that people tend to get colds more so during the winter, but that’s mainly because we are indoors more so during the colder months of the year. Being close and closed in with others increases the spread of germs, which increases the chances of getting sick. It’s that simple.
Schools are often ground zero for those cold and flu causing germs. You can take some very simple steps, however, to decrease the odds of your kids getting sick. Make it a habit to have your kids change cl