Holidays are a great time to pick up all kinds of pesky germs. My husband always teases that he never gets sick until we visit one of our families over the holiday season. It’s hard to keep from getting sick when there are a bajillion kids running around sneezing and coughing.
Since we can’t (and don’t want to) stay home all season and miss all of the parties, we need to take preventative measures to keep ourselves and our kids healthy and happy. Lysol’s Flu-Free program is making protecting your family a little easier this season.
Lysol is offering a free expert live chat with Dr. Laura Jana next Thursday, Nov. 17th @ 2pm CST/3pm EST. The title/chat topic: Expert Advice for Keeping your Family Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
In addition to the chat, they are looking to promote the Great American Flu Shot Challenge mentioned below.
Lysol presents Staying Flu-Free can be as easy as 1-2-3, with these 3 tips:
- Get a flu shot (as the CDC recommends)
- Wash your hands with soap and water. Scrub thoroughly for 20 seconds
- Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces
Since Lysol understands that vaccination is the first step for protection against the flu, they are offering a $5 rebate towards your flu shot. Furthermore, they’ve created the Great American Flu Shot Challenge that could reward you for helping to spread awareness of the importance of getting a flu shot. It is easy to create a flu-free network with your Facebook friends. Just share the Flu Fighter Badge listed under the ‘Flu Shot Challenge’ tab on the Lysol Facebook page and $5 flu shot rebate info to join the challenge and remind your digital friends and family that it’s that time to get their yearly flu shot. The person with the most friends in their flu-free network by Dec. 5th could win a $1,500 grand prize.
My husband is the only one who didn’t get a vaccination this year, so he isn’t allowed to complain if he gets sick. 
Isn’t it good to expose kids to some germs so that it builds their immune system? How do you balance that with constant sanitizer ?
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I asked a crazy question, but I need an answer.
I have a question about the flu and other viruses, my brother(OCD)lol, uses the gigantic bottle of Lysol spray when ever someone in the house gets sick, he fumigates himself in it and pretty much everyone in the house, he thinks by darn near showering in it, that it will prevent him from getting sick, how much of the spray is actually necessary when using it against someone who is sick? I hope you can understand what I’m asking, oh and just a FYI, he NEVER gets sick, coincidence??? Thanks for your time!!!
https://www.facebook.com/Lysol#!/Lysol/posts/287348704629832
liked on facebook as cathy marsh casper
I had asked:
Margaret E. Smith
How should I clean childrens toys?
Thanks
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Is it possible to not get sick during the flu season? I try my best to not get sick but I always get sick. Are vaccines really recommended or are there other ways?
my daughter has a compromised immune system and I wonder and I have 3 older children who are constantly in contact with other kids. What is a surefire why to keep the colds or coughs they may catch from spreading?
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Why do so many people get sick after getting a flu shot?
I left this question on Facebook’s facebook post: What’s your advice for staying healthy and germ free while flying? What are the trouble spots on the plane, in the airport, in public transport, etc., to watch out for, and what can we do to minimize our risk of falling ill when changing time zones? Thanks!
I left the question on this post: http://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/286277078070328
I asked this question – How many seconds does it take to kill germs on your hands when washing them under warm water? Facebook id- emm enger
I asked What can I do to prevent my pets’ from getting sick?
2dogs5catscrew@att.net
i asked how long the flu virus can live on surfaces.
How often should I clean the faucet handles to keep my kids from spreading germs to each other?
Do Lysol wipes help keep flu from spreading?
https://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/287796037918432
I asked, “Is Lysol safe to use on smart phone screens? Will it damage them?”
Does taking vitamin C really help prevent colds or help you get better from one faster?
lazybones344 at gmail dot com
Besides regularly washing their hands, what else can my kids do to prevent colds?
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Besides taking rest, hot soup/tea and fresh fruit, what else should I add to comfort sick kids?
Why do some people get every cold in the wind and other not. I am in the category never get a cold.
What should I use in my granite sink to kill germs?
Valerie Taylor Mabrey
vmkids3 at msn dot com
https://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/288263527871683
link to my question on facebook
I asked: how often should I clean the faucet handles to keep my kids from spreading germs to each other? I asked this as Elisabeth Good on FB.
Can I catch the flu from dirty dishes in a restraunt?
question I asked-Can Lysol be used on the Iphone?
I asked
If I pass a cold to you, then I get better and you still have it, can you pass it back to me again, or am I immune?
What are the best ways to protect ourself from the flu if we’re not going to get a flu shot?
Is the flu shoot really necessary for keeping you from getting a cold?
http://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/289039934460709
gmissycat at yahoo dot com
Is it better to wash your hands with anti bactirial soap all the time?
can you catch cold if you go out with wet hair ?
“Can getting a flu shot actually cause you to get sick when may not have otherwise?” – Jacob Matthew
What is the best time of the year to get a flu shot? Like on FB and thanks for the great sweep. Hope to win
I asked “how safe are flu shots?”
I asked when is the best time to get a flu shot.
austma7@aol.com
I posted “I use Lysol Wipes to clean doorknobs, railings etc. Will they only kill the existing germs, or do they leave behind any sort of temporary protection against future germs?” above as Jessica Miller
Lala Ramos
what is the best way to disinfect a kitchensponge?
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best ways to keep my 10-month-old healthy during flu season
I asked What’s the best way to disinfect bedding to keep colds from spreading?
On their FB Page I asked: is Lysol safe around pets?
I asked about the length of time hand sanitizer – and handwashing – is effective for? When does it “wear off” . . . ? We hate germs!
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Bad timing but I had an allergic reaction and was put on predisone, and then another course of predisone. I asked: How long should you wait to get a flu shot after completing a course of predisone?
how long will lysol kill germs after its used
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I asked in the widget “are any allergic reactions possible when getting the flu shot”
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
I asked, Does the way a child dress affect whether or not they get the flu or is it strictly something they catch from someone else?
My question was “Are there any specific foods or beverages children should avoid when they have the flu?”
Are antibacterial liquid hand soaps as effective as hand sanitizers?
https://www.facebook.com/Lysol/posts/290625317635504
My question to Lysol on Facebook.
How important is it to get a flu shot? Or is hand washing enough?
My question is under Lysol’s Saturday post and was this: Is there a “safe distance” to keep from someone with a cold to prevent catching it? I’ve heard there is, but haven’t been able to confirm it.”
(Facebook name Katharina Ess)
angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
What are the pros & cons of getting a flu shot?
holliister at gmail dot com
I asked as Misty Sunrise. Here is my question : can you get the flu a second time around?
I asked how often you should sanitize my door knobs on facebook under brittney house
I asked How often should high traffic areas in the house be disinfected
richard hicks
brich22 at earthlink dot net
I asked how strong the link is between flu shots and autism.
Posted using the widget above: What is the best way to sanitize non-washable children’s items (such as ones with electronic bits that you can not get wet)?
fb name: Roxanne Kennedy
monorox(at)gmail(dot)com
My husband is a pharmaceutical rep and he’s in and out of hospitals everyday. Are there any extra precautions he should take to keep us healthy?
Whats the best way to protect from the flu
i asked what are the chances of getting the flu from the flu shot?
marygardner49 at aol dot com
Are we making ourselves more vulnerable to the flu by too much “protection” so the bugs turn into super germs?
Is consumming Vitamin C also helpful?
jamie villari tweeted this giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/JamieVillari/status/136852177569329152 and left question on facebook:
what are some ways i can stay healthy during cold and flu season? this is the time of year i tend to get sick the most
asked as Brenda Gaines
Is hand sanitizer more sanitary than hand soap during the flu season?
I asked via FB if getting the flu shot also ensures not getting the bird flu?
FB name Lyndsey Rullman
lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com
what is the difference between a cold and the flu?
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
My question: Are there any potential risks associated with the flu shot?
Does antibacterial soap help keep cold and flu symptoms at bay? What hand cleaner do you recommend?
Should I keep someone with the flu away from the rest of the family or have they already infected everyone?
(Quanda) How long does the flu last?
Posted question: Bryan Eason…Some male physicians rarely wear neckties anymore because they know that the material can harbor bacteria & virus, and may spread it from patient to patient…My question then, “Is it advisable to spray clothing w/ Lysol upon return from school / work when a flu outbreak is occurring in your area ?”
yesi can use it
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http://twitter.com/#!/tracylr233/status/137090628197679105
thanks!
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