I have received information about the TYLENOL® SMILING IT FORWARD™ program from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post for Latina Bloggers Connect.
As much as I love this time of year, I know that the combination of cooler weather and more time spent indoors often leads to an increase in illnesses, particularly colds and flus. And while I do as much as I can preemptively to keep the kids healthy, it’s almost inevitable that one or both of them will end up sick. After last week’s discussion with renowned physician Dra. Aliza A. Lifshitz M.D., I felt better prepared and empowered to take on the task of preventing and managing my childrens’ illnesses. Ironically, right after the luncheon with Dra. Aliza and Tyenol, I had the unfortunate opportunity to put into practice what we had learned when my daughter ended up with a stomach virus.
As an experienced mom and a nurse, I can typically discern the severity of my childrens’ illnesses, determine what needs to be done, and decide whether or not they need to be seen by a physician. However, I take symptoms like fever or abdominal pain (with vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite) more seriously and often find myself consulting with my Pediatrician (while trying not to overreact). During our luncheon, Dra. Aliza shared some useful information about common illnesses including prevention, home remedies and the influence of Hispanic culture, and common misconceptions. Since we’re in the midst of cold and flu season, here are 5 things you can do right now to protect your family from illness:
1. Hand-washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that cause illness during cold and flu season. Dra. Aliza recommends using conventional soap to wash hands while reserving antibacterial soaps and hand gels for more germ-filled situations (or when there is no immediate access to soap and water)
2. Don’t underestimate the importance of adequate nutrition and physical exercise to give your family’s immune system the boost it needs to stay healthy this season. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and plenty of liquids (particularly water) are what the body needs to fight the organisms that cause the common cold and flu.
3. Consult your physician if you decided to use preventive remedies such as probiotics.
4. Ensure you and your children are getting sufficient rest. Did you know that children require at least 10 hours of sleep each night to thrive?
5. Teach your children to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth since bacteria and viruses are easily transmitted through these points of entrance into the body.
One thing we do as part of our preventive health care plan is stock some essential remedies like Tylenol and Pedialyte in our medicine cabinet so that we’re not scrambling around at dark-thirty looking for these items when our children present with illness symptoms. In fact, it was Tylenol that I used to comfort my daughter during her most recent bout with a stomach bug. Not only did it help calm her aches and help her rest comforably, it was very gentle on her tummy which made it easier for her to drink the fluids she needed to stay hydrated.
This month, Tylenol once again has partnered with the Children’s Health Fund to provide healthcare services to vulnerable children. Smiling it Forward was started last year after Tylenol noticed a trend in the photos that moms were posting of their children. With the growing popularity of social media, moms across the country often share photos of their kids smiling. But one smile in particular was being shared by moms…the “feel better” smile we all wait for that signals our child is feeling better. I know that smile all too well and it was my daughter’s “feel better” smile that gave me the assurance that she was on the upswing after a very long night.
Through November 30th, 2014, I encourage you to upload a photo of a child smiling to SmilingItForward.com (You can view the Tylenol website in Spanish here)*. By sharing a photo, Tylenol will make a $1 donation to the Children’s Health Fund to ensure that children can access a doctor when necessary. I encourage you to visit the site to learn more about the Children’s Health Fund and receive tips on keeping your kids smiling during cold and flu season.
What are your best tips for keeping your family healthy and smiling during cold and flu season? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
*As part of the reference to the $1 donation to Children’s Health Fund, the following disclosure statement should be referenced in all posts: Between June 23, 2014 and November 30, 2014, McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL® is inviting anyone 18 and older to upload a “smile” photo on the TYLENOL® Facebook page. Each approved “smile” will trigger a $1 donation from TYLENOL® to Children’s Health Fund, with a minimum donation of $75,000 and a maximum donation of $100,000. Review Terms and Conditions for complete program details. For information about Children’s Health Fund, visit www.childrenshealthfund.org.
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