The percent of students with gastrointestinal illness has decreased in February. The percent of students with influenza like illness has continued to increase in some areas.
Weather is starting to warm up, and spring is just a few weeks away. As you start spring cleaning in your house, it is a good time to encourage your family to spring into some new healthy habits.
- Get enough sleep- to reduce chances of getting sick. Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night and children need more than 7 hours
- Drink more water- it is important to stay hydrated throughout the day
- Start an exercise routine- 150 minutes of a moderate exercise or 75 minutes of a vigorous exercise
- Schedule a checkup- make sure that your children are up to date on their immunizations
- Get more fruits & veggies- 2-3 servings of fruits and 3-5 servings of vegetables are recommended
