Female Speaker: Back to school in flu season and seem to go hand and hand, and as your parents also have the H1N1 virus to think about. Experts are predicting the swine flu will hit 20% to 40% of the population, so this year in particular parents need to take extra steps to keep their children healthy.
Teresa Pileggi: Back to school time is extremely active for us. It's also the time where the little ones, myself and my husband are most likely to get sick. As a parent though you don't have time to let it cold or the flu get in the way, especially when the kids are sick, you need to be able to take care of them.
Female Speaker: Teresa isn't alone; many parents are worried about the health of their children this time of year. Especially, now with concerned growing over the H1N1 virus. Pharmaceure Torkos offer some suggestions to boost the immune system and help prevent your kids and yourself from contracting the flu.
Sherry Torkos: To stay healthy in this cold and flu season, I recommend eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, getting plenty of rest, not smoking and taking supplements to support the immune system helps. And it's also really important to wash your hands frequently throughout the day, especially after you cough or sneeze and avoid rubbing your eyes, nose or mouse. People at risk should consider getting a flu shot.
Female Speaker: If you're a family member, does fall ill with the flu, it's helpful to be prepared ahead of time. Store foods that are non-perishable are easy to prepare. If you have any non-prescription medications and other health supply such as pain relievers, stomach remedies, and cough and cold medicines on hand.
Sherry Torkos: The flu typically lasts for seven to ten days, so it's really important to stay at home and get rest until you're feeling better and have been symptom free for 24 hours. To support your immune system, you take COLD-fX daily as it's been clinically proven to help reduce the frequency duration severity of cold and flu symptoms. It's also really good idea to drink lots of fluids such as broth tea and juice to prevent dehydration.
Female Speaker: For more information on the flu and H1N1 virus, speak with your doctor. Sherry Demeterco reporting.
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