ShooTheFlu

505 free flu shots administered this past weekend!

lstovall — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:07:03 +0000

Over the past weekend, 505 San Francisco Bay Area children received a free flu shot. Let’s continue the momentum! The U.S. flu outbreak has not peaked yet and the best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination.

Please Call Ahead – Supplies May Be Limited

lstovall — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:16:34 +0000

Due to the heightened demand for flu vaccine in the industry, we recommend calling ahead to ensure your Target store has vaccine available.

Breaking Shoo News: 192 free flu shots administered yesterday!

lstovall — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:03:16 +0000

But don’t stop shooing. We need everyone to know that all Bay Area children, ages 4 through 18, can get free flu shots through January 31. Share our links and email friends and family, schools and other groups.

Breaking Shoo News: Shoo the Flu Extended to Jan. 31

lstovall — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:18:09 +0000

Good news! It’s not too late to get your flu shot. The program has been such a success with over 1,500 of you shooing the flu during the month of December, the Page Family Foundation has decided to extend Shoo the Flu for an extra month. San Francisco Bay Area children ages 4 through 18 can receive a free flu shot through January 31 at participating San Francisco Bay Area Target Pharmacy® locations.

Flu etiquette—how to clean your hands.

admin — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:00:09 +0000

Hands, warm water, soap and a clean towel: those are all of the elements you need to wash your hands. But do you know the proper way to do it? Here’s how: lather up, paying particular attention to the back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails. And rub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Make it interesting and hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. If you’re nowhere near a sink, use hand sanitizer as backup but not in place of hand washing.

Source: Everyday preventative actions – http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/

Annoy the flu—clean your home.

admin — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:00:21 +0000

It’s no secret that keeping your home clean keeps germs and bugs, like the flu virus, at bay. Aside from cleaning the usual suspect—toilets, sinks, floors, door knobs—here are a few surprising places where bugs and germs could be lurking: TV remote, toothbrush holder, toilet roll holder, light switches and salt and pepper shakers.

Source: Mary Anne Dunkin, “DIY Home Health and Safety” WebMD Features

Clean your work area.

admin — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:00:15 +0000

Your common office space may be filled with flu landmines, but your personal space doesn’t have to be. Here are some surfaces you should keep clean: desk phone, keyboard, computer mouse and arm rests on chairs. And don’t forget to clean that coffee mug. It’s been sitting there for a while.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/news/20120523/the-6-dirtiest-work-places

Airborne, flu’s preferred mode of transportation.

admin — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:15:17 +0000

The flu likes to get around. And its favorite way to travel is to fly through the air. Here’s the thing, proper ventilation can significantly reduce the concentration of the virus. So it’s a good idea to open a window and let the air in. And of course, getting the flu shot is a surefire way to protect yourself.

Source: http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/01/stay-healthy-9-flu-prevention-tips.html

Laundry gets even cleaner.

admin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:00:33 +0000

Sometimes cleaning your laundry the regular way isn’t enough. Especially if you and your family have been exposed to the flu. It’s easy to disinfect your load. And if you don’t want to use bleach, there are ways of adding household items like vinegar that’ll get the job done. Read a step-by-step tutorial.

Source: http://instructions.wikihow.com/Disinfect-Laundry

Clean toys can put a damper on the flu’s playtime.

admin — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:15:33 +0000

Toys are a breeding playground for germs. Get rid of the majority of germs by cleaning toys. There are two things to remember: clean with soap and warm water first, then sanitize with a sanitizing solution. Plastic toys without batteries can be easily washed in the dishwasher. Toys made out of fabric can be thrown in with the laundry. For more specifics, click here.

Source: Karen Sokal-Gutierrez, M.D., M.P.H. Pediatrician, “What’s the best way to clean baby toys?”