Below we have added some information from the Center for Disease Control, Educators are encouraged to copy and paste "How can I protect my child..." into a document and send it home with families.
How can I protect my child against the flu?
• Flu Vaccines: The most important thing is for your child to get a flu vaccine every year.
Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness, but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead.
• Distance: Your child should avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Hand washing: Wash hands often with soap and running water (for as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Help your child in hand washing if needed.
• Germ control: Encourage your child to avoid touching his eyes, nose, mouth, and to use a tissue or elbow to cough or sneeze into.
• Cleaning: Keep surfaces in the house and toys clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to the directions on the product label.
• Health: If your child has a chronic health condition, make sure that it is under the best control.
• Plan: Have a plan in case your child becomes sick with the flu.
