KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE FLU

Flu seasson is coming upon us and there is great concern about the H1N1 strain. Here are a couple of links so you and your kids can be prepared:

• Know what to do about the flu by clicking HERE
  
  
• Check out all the info the Center for Disease Control has to offer HERE.

• Let the folk at Sesame Street help with the your little ones by clicking HERE.
  
  
• HERE'S a flyer with some quick facts about stopping the spread of germs.
  
  
• Help remind you kids about the imortance of covering their coughs and washing their hands by printing out the flyer available HERE.
  
  
• Town of Fairfield Flu Memo to Parents
  
  
• The American Society for Microbiology along with the Soap and Detergent Association have put together brochure to remind us what an important part handwashing plays in maintaining good health. Click here for a kid-focused brochure with some learning activities they can do and here for a great color poster that can be printed to help remind them to wash. For more information you can go to the www.washup.org website.