By UD 475
Flu season is upon us and because school attendance plays an important role in a student’s overall educational experience and helps students to become more successful in their academics, we want to help families avoid getting sick! If your student becomes ill, it is the responsibility and decision of the parent or guardian whether or not to send them to school. Stay well this winter and hopefully be following these tips you also can avoid the flu this year.
- Wash your hands, and wash them often. Keeping hands clean can go a long way to stopping the spread of illness. This helps to reduce the number of germs spread to the face and the things we touch.
- Cover your cough. By covering your cough, coughing into your elbow, shoulder, or sleeve you can help to reduce the spread of germs. Make sure not to cough into your hand unless you wash them immediately after.
- Get enough rest. A well-rested body can help to fight off oncoming illness. Make sure to get enough sleep each night to help reduce your risk of getting sick.
- Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet to include the proper vitamins and minerals to help prepare your body for fighting off illness.
- Visit a physician when symptoms of an illness worsen. If symptoms are consistent with that of the flu or if symptoms to a common cold worsen, make sure to check in with a doctor in order to receive the proper care.
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