Fight the Flu.
Parents — Help Stop the Spread!

Get Vaccinated
Make sure your children get vaccinated.
It‛s the best protection from the flu.

Cover Your Cough
Teach your children to cover their mouth
with a tissue when they cough or sneeze.
They can also cough or sneeze into their
inner elbow, but not their hands.

Wash Your Hands
Teach your children to wash their hands
often with soap and water. To make sure
their hands get clean, have them sing the
happy birthday song twice while washing.
They can also use a hand sanitizer to clean
their hands.

Stay Home When Sick
If your children are sick with the flu,
keep them home from school for at least
24 hours after their fever goes away
without the use of medicine for fever.
Get Vaccinated

Massachusetts Department of Public Health, September 2010