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want2beamom
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What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
flu, stomach virus, anything...
Any extra vitamins? Disinfecting tips? My 6 mo old isnt getting his flu shot until Weds, and I had to go to the ER yesterday (someone rammed into my husbands car...hes okay) but the flu was running rampant in there.
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NervousNell
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
I like taking Airborne. Or the Target brand of it.
It has lots of vitamins and also probiotics for your immune system.
I also love hand sanitizer
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Mrs213
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What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Keep hand sanitizer out
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peanutbutter2
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
I've been Lysoling and antibacterializing everything like crazy. We had friends staying with us last week, and they were sick, so I did a lot after they left to make sure it was all gone.
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| Posted 1/11/13 2:22 PM |
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PearlJamChick
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Open the windows to let some fresh air in/icky air out
Run humidifier at night
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| Posted 1/11/13 2:36 PM |
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Cheeks24
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What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
I keep windows open to let germs OUT! My mom used to do this so I grew up with the windows open in the winter. This is one of the big reasons people get sick more often in winter, because windows are shut to keep the cold out.
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| Posted 1/11/13 2:50 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
thanks ladies....I opened my windows a little, and actually sprayed the house with lysol as well...and the door knobs!
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BeachGrl
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by Cheeks24
I keep windows open to let germs OUT! My mom used to do this so I grew up with the windows open in the winter. This is one of the big reasons people get sick more often in winter, because windows are shut to keep the cold out.
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-Never touch my face(nose, eyes, mouth)
-Wash my hands ALOT
-Never use hand towels to dry hands in winter, we use paper towels mostly
-Use hand sanitizer constantly
-We change our outside clothes as soon as coming home, and never sit on the couch or bed with them.
-Sterilize all door knobs, light switches and kitchen -cabinet handles with clorox wipes
-I also won't hang out with people who are sick, or allow them to come over
-Take multiple vitamins every day
-Take hot showers when we get home from work
Plus we all got our flu shots and whooping cough boosters
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| Posted 1/11/13 5:22 PM |
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Lillies
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by Cheeks24
I keep windows open to let germs OUT! My mom used to do this so I grew up with the windows open in the winter. This is one of the big reasons people get sick more often in winter, because windows are shut to keep the cold out.
This. Also...
-Never touch my face(nose, eyes, mouth)
-Wash my hands ALOT
-Never use hand towels to dry hands in winter, we use paper towels mostly
-Use hand sanitizer constantly
-We change our outside clothes as soon as coming home, and never sit on the couch or bed with them.
-Sterilize all door knobs, light switches and kitchen -cabinet handles with clorox wipes
-I also won't hang out with people who are sick, or allow them to come over
-Take multiple vitamins every day
-Take hot showers when we get home from work
Plus we all got our flu shots and whooping cough boosters
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| Posted 1/11/13 5:40 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by Cheeks24
I keep windows open to let germs OUT! My mom used to do this so I grew up with the windows open in the winter. This is one of the big reasons people get sick more often in winter, because windows are shut to keep the cold out.
This. Also...
-Never touch my face(nose, eyes, mouth)
-Wash my hands ALOT
-Never use hand towels to dry hands in winter, we use paper towels mostly
-Use hand sanitizer constantly
-We change our outside clothes as soon as coming home, and never sit on the couch or bed with them.
-Sterilize all door knobs, light switches and kitchen -cabinet handles with clorox wipes
-I also won't hang out with people who are sick, or allow them to come over
-Take multiple vitamins every day
-Take hot showers when we get home from work
Plus we all got our flu shots and whooping cough boosters
What type of vitamins do you take on top of a multivitamin? What more can I give the kids in regards to vitamins as well?
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| Posted 1/11/13 6:41 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Oh I forgot a good one. Saline mist in the nostrils.. 2 times a day. (Simply Saline is one brand). This helps flush cold germs out before they can infect you. Your nose hairs trap them and there is time before they actually enter your system.
Flushing your nostrils twice daily really helps prevent colds etc.
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| Posted 1/11/13 6:56 PM |
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BeachGrl
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by want2beamom
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by Cheeks24
I keep windows open to let germs OUT! My mom used to do this so I grew up with the windows open in the winter. This is one of the big reasons people get sick more often in winter, because windows are shut to keep the cold out.
This. Also...
-Never touch my face(nose, eyes, mouth)
-Wash my hands ALOT
-Never use hand towels to dry hands in winter, we use paper towels mostly
-Use hand sanitizer constantly
-We change our outside clothes as soon as coming home, and never sit on the couch or bed with them.
-Sterilize all door knobs, light switches and kitchen -cabinet handles with clorox wipes
-I also won't hang out with people who are sick, or allow them to come over
-Take multiple vitamins every day
-Take hot showers when we get home from work
Plus we all got our flu shots and whooping cough boosters
What type of vitamins do you take on top of a multivitamin? What more can I give the kids in regards to vitamins as well?
We take Fish oil, flax seed oil, and extra vitamin c on top of multivitamins. We take the GNC multivitamins, and they are twice a day
I would talk to your Pediatrician, bc I'm not sure what supplements are safe for children. I think some of them have certain age requirements
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BargainMama
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What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
we take D3, C, and a multivitamin. I have read D3 wards off the flu. I give the kids 2000iui and I take about 6000iui of it. I also started to take acidophilus this week
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Eunyboo
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by NervousNell
Oh I forgot a good one. Saline mist in the nostrils.. 2 times a day. (Simply Saline is one brand). This helps flush cold germs out before they can infect you. Your nose hairs trap them and there is time before they actually enter your system.
Flushing your nostrils twice daily really helps prevent colds etc.
I never thought of that! Great idea!
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drwifettc
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
I've been hyper vigilant this year, because I'm due with my second baby at any moment.
We take elderberry syrup and extra vitamin c.
Avoid indoor play place during flu season.
Wash our hands every time we go outside or use the bathroom
Showers or bath every night
Hand sanitizer (only the clorox one or germ-x) because they are the only ones that kill the stomach virus
Lysol knobs, changing table, remotes, phone, etc weekly
Avoid people that are sick or that were recently sick. If someone has the stomach virus they are contagious for up to 2 weeks after their symptoms started!
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lcherian
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Kids take a bath as soon as they come home
Elderberry concentrate
Ginger water with lemon
Lots of fruits and veggies ( I make green smoothies)
Limit dairy and sugar
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lcherian
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by want2beamom
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by Cheeks24
What type of vitamins do you take on top of a multivitamin? What more can I give the kids in regards to vitamins as well?
Probiotics and vit d3.
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BeachGrl
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by drwifettc
I've been hyper vigilant this year, because I'm due with my second baby at any moment.
We take elderberry syrup and extra vitamin c.
Avoid indoor play place during flu season.
Wash our hands every time we go outside or use the bathroom
Showers or bath every night
Hand sanitizer (only the clorox one or germ-x) because they are the only ones that kill the stomach virus
Lysol knobs, changing table, remotes, phone, etc weekly
Avoid people that are sick or that were recently sick. If someone has the stomach virus they are contagious for up to 2 weeks after their symptoms started!
The regular purrell doesn't work against the stomach virus??? Uh oh I didn't know that
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want2beamom
Love my boys soooo much!!!
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by lcherian
Posted by want2beamom
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by Cheeks24
What type of vitamins do you take on top of a multivitamin? What more can I give the kids in regards to vitamins as well?
Probiotics and vit d3.
would culturelle be a good one? How many packets do you give them?
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| Posted 1/11/13 9:51 PM |
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MrsA1012
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
I disinfected all our door knobs, handles, faucets and frequently touched surfaces ( phones, ipad, laptop, light switches, microwave, fridge etc) Will do so daily.
Frequent hand washing
Avoiding touching my eyes, nose or mouth
Getting lots of sleep
Being very careful with my diet ( minimal sugar, no alcohol, fresh fruits and veggies etc)
Taking omega 3 supplements
Staying hydrated.
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MrsA1012
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by NervousNell
Oh I forgot a good one. Saline mist in the nostrils.. 2 times a day. (Simply Saline is one brand). This helps flush cold germs out before they can infect you. Your nose hairs trap them and there is time before they actually enter your system.
Flushing your nostrils twice daily really helps prevent colds etc.
Good idea. I like this.
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lcherian
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by want2beamom
Posted by lcherian
Posted by want2beamom
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by Cheeks24
What type of vitamins do you take on top of a multivitamin? What more can I give the kids in regards to vitamins as well?
Probiotics and vit d3.
would culturelle be a good one? How many packets do you give them?
Bio Gaia
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drwifettc
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Re: What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
Posted by BeachGrl
Posted by drwifettc
I've been hyper vigilant this year, because I'm due with my second baby at any moment.
We take elderberry syrup and extra vitamin c.
Avoid indoor play place during flu season.
Wash our hands every time we go outside or use the bathroom
Showers or bath every night
Hand sanitizer (only the clorox one or germ-x) because they are the only ones that kill the stomach virus
Lysol knobs, changing table, remotes, phone, etc weekly
Avoid people that are sick or that were recently sick. If someone has the stomach virus they are contagious for up to 2 weeks after their symptoms started!
The regular purrell doesn't work against the stomach virus??? Uh oh I didn't know that
Nope! I'm super OCD about the stomach virus, I have a huge fear of vomitting. I found this website a few years ago stomach virus website. It sort of helps/ sort of makes me more anxious, but it does breakdown how to keep the virus contained (or try to).
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| Posted 1/11/13 10:19 PM |
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butterfly20
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What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
i dont think its that good to spray lysol, io have dh use the lysol wipes.
dr told us we could wipe hands and face of 3yo when we get him from daycare and change clothes at home because it lives on inanimate objects
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What are some things you are doing to prevent sickness in your house...
It's not home I worry about, it's work! Everyone is so sick and no one wants to call in so early in the year, so people come in and infect everyone else 
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