Care & Comfort
Important Facts About Pregnancy and the Flu
When you’re pregnant, your flu risk goes up. Check out these important flu facts and protect yourself from getting sick this season. read more
Kid-friendly Foods That Soothe
Feeding kids when they’re not feeling well is a tough task. Check out these edibles that soothe symptoms as well as speed up the healing process. read more
Snooze Soundly -- Even When You’re Sick
When you’re suffering from a cold or flu, it’s critical to give your body quality sleep. Check out these strategies for getting more z’s when you’re sick. read more
When to Keep a Sick Child Home
It’s hard to know when ailing children are well enough to go to school or if you should keep them home. Here’s how to do the right thing. read more
Sniffle Tip
Would you believe: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season can continue into the spring months of April or May. So if you haven’t had the flu shot already, it’s not too late to protect yourself and your family.
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Resource Center
Get the latest flu facts from these top online resources.
American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
- Vaccine facts
- Kids and germs
- Hand washing guidelines
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.flu.gov
- Flu shot locator tool
- Email alerts about vaccines
- H1N1 myths
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
- H1N1 and pregnancy
- Vaccine safety
- Flu caretaking tips

























