How to keep your kids healthy

In addition to getting your children vaccinated, encourage them to make these steps part of their everyday routine in order to prevent the spread of germs:

• Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom and prior to eating. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs are spread this way.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Teach children to cough or sneeze into the crook of their arm or elbow instead of into their hands. This prevents the spread of germs when they touch something.

• Stay away from people who are sick.