Health and Hygiene Five Top Tips to protect your little ones from the Back2School Flu


Step 2. Get added protection. Consider a BRAND NEW drug-free treatment NasalGuard Cold&FluBLOCK® (£11.99, 150 applications, Boots), a water-based electrostatic gel that uses clever technology to create an invisible barrier to trap, block and deactivate airborne viruses before they enter the nose, therefore reducing the likelihood of getting sick form colds or flu. It is suitable for children and pregnant women to use.


Step 3. Keep them hydrated. Encourage your little one to drink plenty of fluids such as water or diluted fruit juice to regularly flush their systems and support immunity levels. Step 4. Play outside as much as you can. Playing outside in colder weather can do the world of good for your child’s immune system, it gives more of a chance of not catching a classmates cold as you are not in a confined space.


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tep 1. Build immunity. Give their immune system a helping hand by encouraging them to eat a well balanced diet including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and wholegrain cereal or bread. A variety of these in their diet, will give them minerals and antioxidant vitamins to help fight infections.


Step 5. Wrap up warm. Scarves can be the new mask of the season. Children can wrap up warm with winter accessories with the scarf being the main accessory with children being able to cover their mouths with it, fighting against all winter bugs.


According to Sue Gosney, a busy grandmother involved in the school run: “My husband and I love nothing more than spending precious time with our grandchildren. I usually approach the winter months with trepidation - awaiting the onslaught of the


constant cycle of cold and flu bugs, resulting in snotty noses and grumpy children (and grown-ups). This year is shaping up to be more enjoyable as my son has discovered a brand new treatment called NasalGuard Cold&FluBLOCK and been using it on the whole family to block airborne viruses entering the body and making them sick from a cold or the flu. We’ve all been using it on a daily basis and so far so good. It’s worked a treat so that we can snuggle up with our grandchildren, without the worry of getting sick from the winter sniffles.”


u coldandflublock.co.uk


Being germ-free is child’s play A


s children head back to school and to the playground, it’s not just balls and frisbees they are likely to catch.


Whether they are exploring in the mud, rolling through grass or playing on the slides, during outdoor play children come into contact with plenty of bugs and germs.


While not all germs are bad for children and exposure on some scale does help build immunity, it is important to protect against germs that cause illness.


The Department for Education attributes 61% of all school absences (excluding medical and dental appointments) to illness. Eradicating germs through good hygiene could help avoid the spread of bacteria and cut school absence. A common motion


It is thought that an average school child can suffer between seven and 10 colds per year. The common cold is caused by up to 200 different strains of virus, and with no cure, prevention is paramount. The Tork Foam Soap Dispenser - with Intuition™ sensor offers a touch-less dispensing mechanism to ensure exceptional hygiene.


Users are supplied with the optimum amount of soap to avoid over-consumption and reduce waste. Dispensers should be installed at an accessible height, above or next to sinks to make washing hands as easy as possible for children. The dispenser offers a fun element to encourage children to lather and scrub regularly.


30 Wipe away the fears


Stomach bugs such as gastroenteritis are common among schoolchildren because of the time they spend in close proximity. Children playing catch on the school yard or sharing skipping ropes are likely to pass on the virus via germs present on their hands. Even after cleaning thoroughly, a wet hand can transfer infection to another surface, especially if rubbed together under a conventional hand dryer. The Tork Xpress® Multifold and Tork Singlefold range of hand towels presents a hygienic and cost effective hand drying option for schools and nurseries. The single sheet dispensing system ensures children only take the handtowels they need, whilst protecting hand towels inside a sealed and secure dispenser.


Foam and scrub


Most frequently occurring in the summer months, hand, foot and mouth disease is most common in children under 10. The contagious disease can be spread by mucas, contact with blisters or through faeces.


The Tork Foam Soap and Tork Liquid soap dispensers are a perfect solution. The dispenser operates using a push mechanism and a small nudge will dispense the optimum amount of soap. The nozzle, pump and cartridge are combined so they replenish with each refill, removing any bacteria build. After wetting hands, children should apply soap, lather and scrub for 15 seconds.


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www.education-today.co.uk October 2013


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