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The American Red Cross offers several tips toward a flu-free Halloween.
It seems that every conversation between moms lately inevitably evolves into a discussion about the H1N1 virus. If it isn't about your child having the virus, it means that you are thinking about how to keep your child and your family from getting the virus. With Halloween and Trick-or-Treating just two days away, it's difficult to avoid thinking about what your child will be exposed to as they go door-to-door collecting their Halloween goodies. The American Red Cross is offering advice to families who want to enjoy their traditional Halloween festivities while trying to stay flu-free.
Here are the tips from the Red Cross for a flu-free Halloween*:
- If your child is sick, keep them at home. This will be disappointing to your young one, but your neighbors and community are counting on you to hold the line on transmission of this virus.
- Remind kids to keep their hands away from their eyes, nose and mouth to keep germs away. Carry that hand sanitizer with you or have it near your candy dispensing area.
- If you are giving out candy, hand it out or scoop it. Instead of a bowl of candy, consider handing out small, individually wrapped bags of treats.
- Throw away any unwrapped candy and inspect the rest for choking hazards and tampering.
Following these tips while using common sense will benefit the entire community as everyone strives to keep families safe and healthy this Halloween.
Additional Information:
*Article at RedCross.org: "Red Cross Offers the 'Trick' to Safety this Halloween"
WKYT (Lexington, KY): H1N1 a big concern for kids this Halloween
American Red Cross: Bluegrass Chapter
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