All of us at The Philadelphia Nanny Network have been seeing and reading a lot about how to best prevent the flu, and we’re sure you have too. There are so many good tips out there, unfortunately, not in the same place, so we thought what better than to compile many of our favorite tips (from reputable health sources) in one place! Remember to bookmark this blog so you can always go to this guide.
- Consider getting your child a flu vaccine—remember young children are included in the “high risk group” by the Center for Disease Control
- Make sure your child washes their hands often with plenty of soap and water
- Remind your child to try to avoid touching their face
- Try to avoid letting your child come in close contact with someone who is sick
- At first sign of flu-like symptoms, allow your child to stay home for 24-hours of rest
- Prepare healthy meals, take part in physical activities and make sure your child gets plenty of rest—boosting their immune system will do wonders for preventing the flu
Sometimes even if you take all of these steps, the flu can be unavoidable. So here are some tips of what parents and nannies can do to help your kids feel better:
- Make sure the child stays hydrated with plenty of water—as try ice pops or fresh fruit icy drinks
- Dress the child in layers—making it easier to deal with chills and fevers
- Make sure the child is getting plenty of rest—encourage them to stay in bed or on the couch
- Wash your hands and get a flu shot—Don’t let the flu spread around your family!
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