Enjoy Summer Vacation to the Fullest with Healthy Habits

School is almost out for the summer, and students are looking forward to the pool parties, travel and beach days ahead. Use these easy and effective tips to help prevent illness this summer to ensure children have a safe and fun vacation.

  • Stay Clean: While kids are on summer vacation, school’s not out for germs. The fun outdoor activities keep children busy but also mean germs and bacteria are being spread throughout the home. Remember to disinfect areas in your home regularly to help prevent the spread of germs. Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Lysol Disinfectant Spray kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on commonly touched surfaces in the home such as keyboards, doorknobs and tables. (When Used as Directed)
  • Beat the Heat: The summer brings in longer days and beautiful sunshine that encourages us to enjoy the outdoors. However, it’s important to keep children protected against the sun’s ultraviolet rays and intense heat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat while participating in summertime physical activity. To avoid heat-related illness, make sure children are using sunscreen and wearing loose and light-colored clothing when outside.[1]
  • Prepare for Picnics: The warm summer weather encourages perfect moments for family picnics. Preparing ourselves for a healthy picnic doesn’t stop at sunscreen or wearing the right clothing, but with the right products that help us leave no harsh chemical residue behind on surfaces we eat. Grab the new Lysol Daily Cleanser – made with only three ingredients & has no harsh chemical residue which makes it safe to use on food contact surfaces.

Healthy habits aren’t just for the school year—use them in the summertime to help stay well! For more information and tips to help keep your family healthy, please visit Lysol.com. 

Rory Tait is the Marketing Director at Lysol. He drives the Lysol Healthy Habits campaign, a program focused on educating parents & teachers across the country on the importance of healthy habits and good hygiene practices.

[1] CDC.gov. “Make Summer Safe for Kids” (June 28, 2017)

Use Healthy Habits to Prevent Cold & Flu in Time for Graduation

(Sponsored Post)

Cold & flu season is most common during the chilly winter months with peaks of activity between December and February.[1] The 2017-2018 flu season, which is expected to last through May, has been particularly strong, with elevated activity occurring in most of the country simultaneously.[2] In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 45 states are currently experiencing widespread flu activity.[3]

With graduation season approaching and school communities gearing up to celebrate student achievements, it’s critical to use healthy habits to avoid illness.

Practice these healthy habits to help prevent the spread of cold and flu so your family can enjoy graduation activities:

  • Don’t pull an all-nighter: Students will often cut back on sleep to work and study, but it’s important to get an adequate amount of sleep each night for good health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children ages six to 12 should get nine to 12 hours of sleep per 24 hours, while teenagers should get around eight to ten hours.[4]
  • Clean the classroom: The flu virus can live on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours. Remember to use Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, which kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria on frequently touched areas such as desks, keyboards and doorknobs. As a bonus, Lysol is the exclusive household cleaning and disinfecting product in partnership with Box Tops for Education. By purchasing Lysol products, you can earn valuable points which can be converted into cash for your school.
  • Study up on healthy habits: Make sure to practice healthy habits that help prevent the spread of germs. Teach your children to use proper cough and sneeze etiquette, to throw away tissues after use and to frequently wash their hands.

Rory Tait is the Marketing Director at Lysol. He drives the Lysol Healthy Habits campaign, a program focused on educating parents & teachers across the country on the importance of healthy habits and good hygiene practices.

 

[1] CDC.gov “The Flu Season

[2]  CDC.gov “Update: Influenza Activity – United States, October 1, 2017-February 3, 2018

[3]  CDC.gov “Frequently Asked Flu Questions 2017-2018 Influenza Season

[4]  CDC.gov “Are you getting enough sleep?