• Healthy Habits

                                                                                                                   

                                                                                 Bearcat Healthy Habits             

    Dealing with the flu 

    • If you are sick with flu–like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
    • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.*
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

    Also, antiviral medications, which can treat flu illness, may be used in certain circumstances to prevent the flu.
    Can herbal, homeopathic or other folk remedies protect against the flu?
    There is no scientific evidence that any herbal, homeopathic or other folk remedies have any benefit against influenza.
    How long can influenza viruses live on hard surfaces (such as books or doorknobs)?
    Studies have shown that human influenza viruses generally can survive on surfaces between 2 and 8 hours.

    What kills influenza viruses?
    Influenza viruses can be destroyed by heat (167-212°F [75-100°C]). In addition, several chemical germicides, including chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, detergents (soap), iodophors (iodine-based antiseptics) and alcohols are effective against influenza viruses if used in proper concentrations for a sufficient length of time. For example, alcohol-based hand rubs can be used in the absence of soap and water for hand washing.

         Please click on the link to the left for a chart showing the difference between the cold and the flu.

                                                                            

         Please click on URL to the left for flu vaccine information.

     

                                                                           Bearcat Healthy Eating Habits

     

    Bearcats are encouraged to eat fruits and vegetables daily to stay healthy.  School menus reflect these healthy habits.

    For the carbohydrate content of all school foods, please use this link: 

      

     

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