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Parenting Tips on May 19 Fox 4 Morning News: Helping Your Kids Stay Healthy

With news of the H1N1 flu spreading around the world, it’s a good time to think about educating your child about good health practices.  Join the Fox 4 parenting expert to learn tips to keep the flu and other illnesses at bay.

Help stop illness from spreading

• Teach kids to cover cough/sneeze with tissue or elbow
• Teach kids not to cough/sneeze into hands
• Keep your kids home when sick
• If flu-like symptoms, keep home 7-10 days for H1N1

To stay healthy, teach kids to

• Wash hands when dirty or before eating
• Use soap and warm water
• Wash for 15 to 20 seconds
• Use hand sanitizer when there’s no soap
• Not touch eyes, mouth or nose
• Get plenty of rest, drink water, eat good food

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