Stay Healthy This Flu Season: #CDCFlu Twitter Party March 5, 10am PST

Sarah Auerswald / Health / , , , / 2 Comments

I am a bit of a freak about staying healthy, especially during Flu Season. I try to get lots of rest, and when I start to feel run down, I really pull back, get to bed early, drink lots of fluids and do whatever I can to boost my immunity.

illustration of sick kid in bed

I wasn’t this way before having kids, but once my guys came along, my whole perspective changed. Whereas I used to think, “Oh what’s the big deal about a little cold or flu?”, now that I have seen how miserable kids can get when they’re sick, and how serious the flu is, I have changed my tune.

Now I am constantly cracking the whip to get my family to wash their hands. Again and again!

Plus, since my youngest has Reactive Airway Asthma, which is made worse when he has a cold, or even worse, the flu, it’s really critical.

hypodermic needleI also make sure we get Flu shots every year, ever since my OB had me get one when I was pregnant. We have been relatively healthy these past dozen or so years and have made it through all these Flu Seasons pretty much unscathed.

To find out more about how to keep your family safe from the Flu this season, let’s hear it from the experts: the Centers for Disease Control. They’re having a Twitter party on March 5 at 10am PST and I’ll be one of the co-hosts. Hope to “see” you there!

#CDCFlu Twitter party details

What: How long is flu season? When is the best time to receive the flu vaccine? What are healthy flu-fighting habits to teach children? We’ll be answering these questions and more during this informative Twitter party! The Motherhood is joining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in their mission to create the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health. Join us to share and listen to helpful health tips for your family!

When: Tuesday, March 5, 1 p.m. ET (the party will last one hour)

Where: We’ll be on Twitter – follow the #CDCFlu hashtag to track the conversation. You can see the details and RSVP via this Twtvite: http://bit.ly/XYyMp9

Hashtag: #CDCFlu

Hosts: @theMotherhood, @CooperMunroe, @EmilyMcKhann, @CDCFlu

TweetGrid for the party: http://bit.ly/13fnEfp

For more information: Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/

Your fabulous fellow co-hosts

Amy , Coffee With The Mrs. - @TheMrsC

Andrea, Li’l Kid Things  - @AndreaUpdyke

Brett, This Mama Loves - @brettbmartin

Cherise, Mom and More  - @mamasmoney

Christy, Quirky Fusion  - @quirkyfusion

Connie, Brain Foggles  - @ConnieFoggles

Elena, Live.Do.Grow.  - @ElenaSonnino

Fadra, All Things Fadra - @allthingsfadra

Jenna, A Mom’s Balancing Act  - @MomBalancingAct

Jen, Mommy Instincts - @mommyinstincts

Jennifer, Eighty MPH Mom  - @EightyMPHMom

Jodi, Mom’s Favorite Stuff - @JodiGrundig

Katherine, Our Whiskey Lullaby  - @KBWhiskey

Nichol, Kiddie’s Corner Deals  - @KiddiesCorner

Piera, Jolly Mom  - @JollyMom

Sarah, Sarah & Sons - @Sauerswald (Yours Truly)

Sarah, Sarah’s Cucina Bella  - @SarahWCaron

Shannon, The Mommy-Files  - @themommyfiles

Suzanne, Mom Confessionals  - @momconfessional

Tamara, MomRN  - @MomRN

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