I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune Specialty Care. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.   The cold and flu season is upon us folks, are you ready for it? If you are a parent like me I am sure you might be a little worried about your kiddos with all the germs the little ones can encounter at school and/or daycare. Elizabeth Pantley has a great ebooklet called, “A Parent's Guide to Flu Season". Elizabeth shares some great information on the flu virus, like did you know that the flu germs can live on surfaces for up to eight hours?!? Also virus particles found in coughs or sneezes can reach up to six feet away! I didn't know that it could reach that far but I am always mindful of reminding my kids to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze. The flu isn't just a bad cold it's a much more serious illness than some people think. It's a highly contagious viral infection that can potentially lead … [Read more...]