School’s started up again. Am I the only one that thinks that there’s more sickness during the school year then during summer vacation? I think it’s because the kids are outside in the fresh air more, as opposed to being inside on top of each other ina classroom with everyone touching everyone else’s things. The folks at Wet Ones have shared some tips from renowned pediatrician Dr. William Sears on how to reduce the spread of germs.
KEEPING HANDS CLEAN IS KEY IN MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH AS KIDS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL
Wet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes and Renowned Pediatrician Dr. William Sears Offer Moms Tips for Healthy School Year
SHELTON, Conn. (August XX, 2010) – As kids head back to school, good health starts with clean hands. With the new school season approaching, many moms are looking for an extra hand to help keep their kids healthy and reduce sick days. In fact, elementary school students who do not use proper hand hygiene will miss more school than those that do employ good hand-washing habits, according to an American Journal of Infection Control study. [1]
“Scientists estimate that 80 percent of all infectious diseases are transmitted through hands, so it’s important for children to learn to keep their hands clean all year long,” said renowned pediatrician and author of more than 40 books on childcare, William Sears, M.D. “Soap and water are not always accessible throughout the school day, so an effective way to keep hands clean and germ-free is to use an antibacterial wipe like Wet Ones® hand wipes, which parents can pack in lunchboxes and book bags.”
In addition to teaching children about clean hands, parents can follow other simple tips to start the new school year off on the right foot. Dr. Sears offers the following five tips to keep students healthy, from brain to body:
Begin the Day with a Brainy Breakfast: Children who start the day with a “brainy breakfast” that includes protein, fiber-filled carbs, Omega-3 fats and minerals like calcium and iron, do better in school and have fewer sick days.
Keep Hands Clean: The first and easiest line of defense against the spread of germs is washing hands often, but when soap and water are not available, antibacterial wipes like Wet Ones® hand wipes are an effective alternative. Wet Ones® antibacterial wipes are proven to be just as effective as gel hand sanitizer in killing 99.99 percent of germs but they also clean away dirt and messes and won’t dry out skin like alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Keep them around the house, in lunchboxes and in pockets.
Feed Your Child Immune-Boosting Foods: The best way to boost the immune system is to increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, seafood and yogurt.
Keep Little Noses and Sinuses Clear: Germs often settle first in the nose and sinuses, so it’s important to keep kids’ nasal passages clear by either flushing them out with a saltwater solution or loosening secretions with a facial steamer or vaporizer.
Keep Your Children Active: Movement mobilizes the immune system. Kids who sit too much – especially indoors – get sick more often. Movement also mellows the mood, as stress depresses the immune system.
For more information on Wet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes and for a list of 99 back-to-school tips for parents, visit www.WetOnes.com.
About Wet Ones® Wipes Products
Wet Ones® is a registered trademark of Playtex Products, LLC, whose parent company is Energizer Holdings, Inc. Wet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes help consumers keep their hands clean and 99.99 percent free of germs.
I received containers of Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes in the fresh scent. The fresh scent reminds me of the smell of plain antibacterial hand sanitizer. The wipes are cool when used and are about the size of a baby wipe. The wipes did a good job cleaning some small messes. I liked knowing that they killed 99.9% of any gertms that might have been on my hands. The pop-up dispenser is great for home or travel.
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