Battle the Bug With Kleenex…Plus a $50 Visa Card Giveaway!

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Despite the fact that we’re not officially in the midst of cold and flu season, Swine Flu and other viral and bacterial illnesses are very much a presence in our country.  Hand washing and antibacterial gels are a staple in our household.  Here are some facts you may not know about the cold and and flu.

It is estimated that there are more than 125 million workdays missed by parents who stay home with a sick child

One sneeze can spray 100,000 infectious droplets into the air at more than 200 MPH

Cold and flu viruses can live up to 24-hours on hard surfaces and up to 3 hours on your skin

Rhinovirus is most active from late fall, spring and summer

Up to 189 million school days are missed each year due to a cold

If and when you do get sick, you may want to consider the all-new Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissues.  I haven’t tried them yet, but these “super” tissues can actually kill viruses.   Here is a little more information from the site:

• The blue-dotted, moisture-activated layer indicates it’s a Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissue
• Tissues are fragrance free
• The middle layer of Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissues contains active ingredients that kill 99.9% of cold and flu viruses
• They are extremely soft and gentle enough even for small children

Wash your hands before you eat, after you use the bathroom, after you play with a pet and when you come in from playing outdoors

Get a good night’s sleep every night. Sleep can help strengthen the immune system

Dispose of used tissues in the trash as soon as possible