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2. Cover mouths and wash hands                                             

The flu is easy to catch when you touch your nose or mouth after touching respiratory droplets on another person or object. Two of the best–and simplest–protective measures you can teach your child are to wash her hands frequently and to cough or sneeze into her elbow or shoulder if she doesn’t have a tissue handy.

The CDC recommends washing hands with soap and warm running water for 20 seconds. I also suggest keeping non-alcohol cleansing wipes, such as MD Moms Cleansing Towelettes Travel Pouch, on your child’s person at all times. When soap and water aren’t available, this is a great alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizers, as their alcohol component can become a safety concern for babies and children who often put their hands in their mouths.