“ Avoid sneezing into your hands; instead sneeze into the crook of your elbow or a tissue.

“ Don’t be afraid to go out in public. Your child(ren) need the opportunity to build their immune systems.

“ Don’t eat from others plates and don’t share food.

“ My husband works at a Children’s Hospital. When he comes home, the first thing he does is to remove his boots at the door.

“ Talk to your child’s teacher and make sure that he or she has a plan to help combat the germs in her classroom.

“ Feed yourselves and your families an extra dose of cold and flu fighting nutrients during this cold and flu season by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.

“ Use paper towels. Don’t use communal cloth towels as they are the perfect breeding ground for germs.

“ I teached my children to wash their hands after using the potty, before they eat, and after a long day at play to stop germs from spreading.

“ Antibacterial wipes are essential. I try to wipe all of the keyboards down at least once a week.

“ If you are sick, stay home! Doctors encourage people who are sick to stay away from people who are not.