Back to School and...GERMS!

Back to school means new teachers, new friends, new school supplies...and GERMS!

According to WebMD: "The average American child has six to 10 colds a year. In fact, children's colds cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness. And every parent knows how easily colds passed to other family members once one child gets sick."

So what can parents do to protect their children?

Here are 10 tips from WebMD. WebMD has much more information on each tip so click here to learn more.

1. Have your children immunized.
2. Teach your children how and when to wash their hands.
3. Make sure your child has hand sanitizer.
4. Teach your child germ etiquette.
5. Be sure your child has their own school supplies.
6. Teach your child not to share at school.
7. Teach your child germ hot spots.
8. Keep your childs backpack clean.
9. Build your child's immunity from the inside.
10. Provide classroom germ supplies.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GERMS IN THE BACKPACK AND LUNCHBOX