Home > Kids > Children's General Health > Colds and Flu > 10 Simple Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flu

Slideshow Iconslideshows MORE

|

10 Simple Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flu

by Erin Dower

You can help prevent winter illness in your family with these cold- and flu-fighting tips from the CDC and other health experts. Use this as your checklist for a healthier (and happier) household and a season of fewer sick days for you and your kids.

Previous
1 of 11
Slide 0
Next

Get Vaccinated

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single best way to avoid getting the flu is to get a vaccination. Senior citizens and children under 5 are most strongly urged to get a flu shot, but it's a good idea for anyone.

Next: Stay Home If You're Sick

More on: Colds and Flu

you might also like:

from our community:

what’s hot

  1. Top 10 End-of-the-Year Gifts for Teachers
  2. Top 12 Fundraising Ideas
  3. Top 10 Rainy Day Activities
  4. VIEW ALL

stay connected

Sign up for our free email newsletters and receive the latest advice and information on all things parenting.

Enter your email address to sign up or manage your account.

Facebook icon Twitter icon Follow Us on Pinterest

editor’s picks

highlights

Get on the Path to Parenting Success
Every journey starts with a few small steps, and parenting is no different. Get positive support, tips and tools for helping your kids reach for success! Click here for more information from ParentFurther.

End-of-Year Anxiety in Kids
Wait - don't children love the end of the school year?! While most of them do, many kids get worried and tense during this time of transition. Learn how to help them cope.

SAT and ACT Test-Taking Tips
Is your teen nervous about taking the SATs and ACTs? Check out the top 10 tips to help him prepare for these big standardized tests.