Park days and Disneyland days with my son.
And that’s what Clorox is asking school groups across the country. What would you and your children miss out on if they were to get sick?
I have to admit that I’m breathing a sigh of relief that the weather is warming up, there is no rain in site, and winter will be over soon. Living in Southern California, we are afforded weather that most people only dream about. But we still get lows into the 40’s and cold and flu season is as prevalent here as it is anywhere else.
I’ve written several posts about what we do as a family to avoid getting sick. My husband and I both received the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines, wash our hands diligently, and try to eat and rest appropriately. As a busy mom of two, it’s challenging enough to do everything that needs to get done around the house while taking care of them without adding sickness into the equation. And everything I’ve read about H1N1 influenza makes me want to do everything I can to avoid it. Getting sick means no play dates, park days, preschool, or Disneyland. And staying cooped up in the house is no fun with an active toddler.
Clorox has teamed up with former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey to help spread the word about flu prevention. They just launched a national campaign called “I Don’t Want to Miss…” geared towards teens and their teachers. The campaign features a contest that invites school musical groups to develop a video performance of a song written by Berklee College of Music student Will Wells, on what they don’t want to miss out on if they were home sick. The winning school will receive a music class led by former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey. For every entry submitted, Clorox will donate $100 (up to $10,000) to the Sophia’s Heart Foundation, a charity founded by Gokey in honor of his late wife, Sophia, and dedicated to helping children achieve academic success via musical traning.
Have you received your flu vaccine (both of them)? The CDC recommends that children and teens over 6 months of age get flu vaccinations. Handwashing and disinfecting surfaces also help in preventing the spread of influenza (my doctor’s office routinely disinfects doorknobs, countertops, and other surfaces).
For more information about the campaign, or to enter the contest, visit their website. For the first 100 groups to submit an entry, the teacher will receive a wellness care package from Clorox. And for more tips on influenza prevention, visit their Facebook page.
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Clorox and received $20 thank-you gift certificate.
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