Top 10 Steps Toward Avoiding the Flu

'Tis the season for your kids to be exposed to every known germ that walks into their school. If you work in a busy office, there is always that die hard co-worker that just won't go home until they cough on every paper that is on your desk. You know, it really isn't any ones fault. The Flu just happens. Regardless of placing your kids in a bubble or yelling at your teammate to go home, everyone is going to have exposure to the flu or other germ this season.

We wanted to share with our readers the Top 10 Steps toward avoiding the flu. We hope this helps you and your family stay happy and healthy this winter.

Wash your hands frequently. (Wash them before and after using the facilities, before eating and after you have touched counters, tables and chairs)
Use a tissue or paper towel to open door handles or use your foot to open/close doors.
Invest in Lysol Wipes and Spray. (Wipe down counters and door handles in your home daily and don't forget your computer keyboard / mouse and cell phone)
Do not share forks, spoons, straws or glassware after anyone including your children.
Keep your hands / fingers from touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth.
Limit exposure to persons you know are sick or limit yourself from others if you are.
Limit handshaking. Excuse yourself in business engagements with a fist bump or simply say, "I am sorry, I have a touch of something and don't want to pass it to you!"
Remind others to cover their mouth / nose with a tissue, hands or sleeve when they sneeze or cough.
Use alcohol based hand sanitizers when washing your hands is inconvenient.
Go get a "FREE" Flu Shot

That's right...the Orange County Health Care Agency is offering free flu shots every Thursday (closed Thanksgiving Day). They are conveniently located at 1725 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA. For more information, see the press release attached.

We are wishing everyone a very happy and health holiday season. Let's all take care of one another this winter by following a few simple steps toward staying healthy.

Comments

State Testing and a letter of encouragement

State Testing CCSS SBAC is starting next week for our area. This semester, my son's fourth grade teacher has asked that I write him a letter of encouragement. She gave us a few weeks notice. I have, in the past few days, written a few handwritten notes of encouragement. Then, I would wake up the next day realizing that it was not loving enough and second guessing myself. This task has been a little hard for me. Then, the final email reminder came from the teacher. It read as follow: "This is just a friendly reminder to please send a letter of encouragement to your student to be opened this coming Monday, May 1. Students will be given the letters prior to taking their first test." Oh my goodness, I have to get it done!!! So, I put on my big girl pants and re-wrote the letter for the 5th time. This time, I made it classroom friendly and left out lots of the I love you's and all the mushy stuff I had written before. The letter went something like this: ...

How to make a California Mission Model.

Learn how to make a California Mission Model at home or in the classroom. We made this project as part of the California Public School Fourth grade requirement in a group setting. Continue to read on to get the supply list and instructions for a successful mission model. On an ordinary day, I was reminded how amazing kids really are when there are no limits. Just as equally amazing are the teachers who guide them and teach them everyday. I am very thankful for the opportunity that I was given as a parent volunteer. The day was like a beautiful dance where parents, teachers and students came together for a common goal. The goal was to make models of California Missions from a simple picture and lots of cardboard. I can honestly say the goal was reached and everyone deserved an "A".

Field Trip to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Buena Park

My family and I were invited to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament for an afternoon of entertainment. I want to tell you about our journey into the Middle Ages via Medieval Times. It began at the will-call window with the kind clerk suggesting we visit their museum for a small fee. We said yes immediately to exploring their Middle Ages Museum called “The Museum of Torture”. It sounded interesting and educational to see Medieval exhibits. As we headed to the museum, a women dressed in traditional Middle Ages attire adorned all of us with blue crowns. We were assigned Don Alberto Del Mau as our Knight for the tournament. This meant we would have to cheer and support our Knight into battle. Don Alberto Del Mau is a young squire who is renowned as a champion of the defenseless. Armed with this knowledge, we set out to visit the Museum of Torture. Inside the museum, we realized that living in the Middle ages was a terrible time for all who crossed Royalty. ...

Field Trip Mom

Search This Blog