Have you gotten your flu shot yet? If you haven’t THIS is the time to get it.
With all the germs floating around out there and the scare of H1N1, I have been fortunate enough to have gotten my flu shot just last weekend. Thank you to Jenna from Love of Baby Online for taking this video of me getting my shot. What – you didn’t think we would video it? 
The nurse said I was a self healer, but I still had to ask for a Snoopy Bandaid. I was looking at one of the guys waiting in line. He was laughing that we were videoing it. Too funny!
Did the flu shot hurt? Not at all! I always tense up during them because I never know if they will sting or not. LOL
We, as moms always take care of our kids and families, but we rarely think about ourselves. Well, this year is the year that moms need to take that extra measure to protect our families, but also to take it upon ourselves to get our flu shot.
With kids, husbands, schools, friends, communities and employers depending on moms for so much, it’s more important than ever for moms to get vaccinated against seasonal flu this year. Plus, moms are the bridge between kids and the rest of the community, so it’s extra important they stay healthy and arm themselves for the ones they love.
This flu season, Walgreens has taken a leadership role in flu prevention. Seventy-five percent of Walgreens pharmacists are now certified immunizers, in-store flu shots for $24.99 (which may be covered by insurance plans as well as Medicare Part B).
Here are some helpful everyday tips to help prevent spreading the flu:
- Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for 10-15 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially after you sneeze or cough.
- Keep living and work areas clean by using household disinfectants) and sanitize surfaces with bleach or alcohol.
- Avoid contact with others who are sick.
- If you are sick, stay home from work or school.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Go here to find a Walgreens near you where you can get your flu shot!
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What you win
- $25.00 Walgreens Gift Card to go get yourself the flu shot
How to enter (Mandatory)
- Post to me how you help yourself and your family from germs and if you have any advice on protecting yourself from getting the flu, or sick, in general.
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Details
- ONE (1) winner will receive a $25.00 Walgreens Gift Card to go get yourself the flu shot
- Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
- Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be drawn
- For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
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- Up to 3 entries allowed per day (main, Tweet & blog about giveaway)
- Winner must not have won a similar prize on another blogsite. (Give others a chance too)
- Contest ends on October 24, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
About Tanya
http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/4906065922 tweet
i try to keep us healthy by being real concerned about good nutrition and also we take herbs to boost our immunity during peak sick times
Eat well and wash hands well!
We drink plenty of water to flush out the ickiness!
My rule is when we come in the house from anywhere we first wash our hands. We have been lucky and haven’t been sick in years, except for an occasional sniffle or two (knock wood).
smchester at gmail dot com
I sanitize the surfaces in the kitchen and bathrooms to get rid of germs.
daily tweet http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/4893183103
Tweet! http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/4889925281
We keep the flu away by getting enough rest and by wahing our hands often. GLTA!
GET YOUR 8 HOURS OF SLEEP
I try to get my family to get enough sleep and to eat right to help fight sickness.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/statuses/4888964089
I know this sounds crazy, but as soon as somebody gets sick, we use elbows to turn on light switches and pull our sweaters over our hands when we open doors, flush toilets, hold bannisters, etc – anything to avoid those germs.
today’s blog
http://betty-n.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/4886709544
today’s main entry: wash hands, wash hands, wash hands (or if you can’t, then use sanitizer)
today’s tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4886630010
tweeted http://www.mommygoggles.com/walgreens-flu-shot/
We are big on hand-washing, and I always remind my children to sneeze and cough into their elbow. Great trick that they learned in preschool!
get a flu shot, frequent handwashing, take vitamins
Daily tweet!
http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/4881934685
We encourage frequent handwashing and cleaning surfaces that many people touch. Thanks.
we drink a lot of orange juice
Follow on Twitter and tweeted: rosannepm I just entered the Walgreens Flu Shot Giftcard Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/podjr4
We take vitamins and try to get a lot of rest and avoid stress.Also take probiotics to support immune system
We boost our vitamin C intake.
I use antibacterial gel. I eat fruit and vegetables. Also, drink tea.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
Blogged about the giveaway @ http://theblackcell.com/blogs/index.php/flu-shot-giveaway-ends-10-24-2009-from-walgreens/
Tweeted – http://twitter.com/HeidiVargas/status/4870855689
I can’t remind them enough to wash their hands. I buy Purell, Wet Ones and toilet protectors when we travel for my kids.
daily tweet http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/4868828838
Carry baby wipes and wipe down shopping carts, phones, or anything else you touch that is public.
Tweet! http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/4868070880
Since we are in generally good health, we stick to the basics to keep from becoming ill–frequent handwashing, a good diet and enough sleep. I also make sure that the family gets their flu shots every year–will be more this year because of the H1N1 strain of flu.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/4866723004
We go for family walks every day
AVOID CROWDS
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blogged here today
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today’s tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4859410719
today’s main entry
Another thing we do is to stay away from crowded areas during the flu season whenever possible
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http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/4857095115
matternu@aol.com
wash hands, take vitamins, get flu shot
JeansandTs@hotmail.com
We use hand sanitizer when out in public and wash our hands every chance we get.
Keeping my hands constantly washed and keeping everything as disinfected as possible.
we just wash our hands frequently, disinfect everything and eat a healthy diet. it works pretty well
Daily tweet! 10/13
http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/4853358319
We wash our hands thoroughly and we take vitamin C daily.
daily tweet http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/4849217970
I try to get plenty of rest to keep my immune system strong.
We wash our hands frequently and I am beginning to regularly wash down all surfaces with disinfectant.
we’re doing a lot of hand washing and disinfecting.
Tweet! http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/4837058302
To ward off the flu, I get plenty of rest.
To prevent to flu, I wipe doorknobs and light switches with disinfectant.
We’ve taught our kids to cough into their arms. In addition, we make sure to wash our hands, whenever we come in the house from public places.
tweet: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/4834895444
Today’s blog post
http://betty-n.blogspot.com/
today’s tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4831159437
today’s main entry
Wash hands, wash hands, wash hands. Show my grandchildren how to wash their hands and tell them they can sing a song to know how long it should take (one verse of their favorite song should do it or you can use Happy Birthday or Twinkle Twinkle little star.
I”m getting my flu shot at work next Tuesday.
We wash our hands frequently, eat well to keep our immune system strong and are careful in public places to limit contact with germy surfaces like doorknobs.
lots of lysol and clorox wipes!
Tweeted!
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I frequently wash my hands & avoid shaking hands or getting too close to other people.
I keep all surfaces clean especially bathroom and kitchen.
Always try to eat a balanced diet. Those vitamins and minerals will fortify your body against illness AND if you become ill, you’ll have more resistance and a quicker recovery.
wash hands
Always washing hands
We wash, wash, wash our hands!
We all keep hand sanitizer in our purses and backpacks. I also spray the house with Lysol often.
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/ladyt64/status/4818804414
Lots of Vitamin C, hand washing and sneezing into the crook of your arm are good ways to protect yourself.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/bsw529/status/4817666235
We all carry hand sanitizer around with us! My daughter used to get sick for a week every single February. Since she started using hand sanitizer 3 years ago, she hasn’t missed a day of school! So I don’t believe all those people who say it doesn’t work!
We remind the girls to cover their mouth when coughing and to try to cough into your elbow. We wash our hands a lot and use hand sanitizer. Thank you!
Frequent hand washing and using wipes helps.
I have hand sanitizer on my desk, not only for me, but for my co-workers to use when they are in my area.
I try to wash heavily handled stuff — cell phones, door knobs, keyboards, more often than usual.
I use hand sanitiser and wash my hands and the kids hands whenever possible. I also leave the kids at home with my husband and do the grocery shopping at night or on the weekend because they ALAWYS seemed to pick up something from there, usually from a sick cashier
tweet http://twitter.com/phxbne/status/4811786763
sneeze in our elbows and lots of hand sanitizer
By washing our hands all the time!
Tweet! http://twitter.com/Facetwit17/status/4810343031
We wash our hands and sneeze into our elbows.
My wife encourages the family to get enough sleep. If you get over-tired, you can catch a cold easier.
tweet, http://twitter.com/electricisland/status/4808704697
Well I’m always wiping the handles of the kitchen faucet and refrigerator hoping that helps and washing of hands.
electricisland(at)gmail.com
My family washes their hands frequently and takes vitamins to stay healthy.
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http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/4806725490
matternu@aol.co9m
I make sure my home is clean ,wiping down surfaces,including the phone and knobs. I also take vitamins that include C plus zinc,it helps with the flu. Chicken soup and washing hands is important . I hope everyone has a healthy season and no flu’s
Thanks
matternu@aol.com
we wash hands often and try to eat a healthy diet of fresh fruit and vegetables
During flu season I stop shaking hands with people. I don’t know why we can’t come up with something less germ spreading. I smile and am cordial. If I have to shake I wash hands asap.
blogged here
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http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4806316118
We keep sanitizer in our car so when we go places and stop for a bite of lunch or whatever reason we feel we need to cleanse our hands, then we have it available.
I try to keep things like the door knobs and phones clean to keep from spreading germs.
I am getting a flu shot. I am scheduled to get one on the 20th at work.
Tweet: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/4803790150
I make sure everyone gets into the habit of washing hands and drinking citrus juice.
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@JalapenoMama
You hear it a lot & it’s true.
The best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands often & keep the hand away from the face.
sign me up
I make sure everyone is up to date on their shots. I make sure everyone washes their hands frequently. I frequently disinfect high traffic areas especially doorknobs. I give everyone a hand sanitizer of their own to use.
I wash my hands almost obsessively.
Frequent hand-washing cannot be over-emphasized. It’s important to teach kids this habit, and to insist that they keep their grubby little paws away from their faces! The other ideas posted also are excellent and should be part of every family’s wellness arsenal.
I am getting my flu shot tomorrow. Thank you for the giveaway!
http://twitter.com/Kidazy/status/4797759045 I tweeted!
I try to keep my family safe from germs by washing my hands often and staying active and eating right. You don’t get as sick when you are a healthy body weight and exercising helps to keep your immune system healthy
Lots of handwashing and cleaning and a daily multivitamin.
We eat a very healthy diet and take our vitamins. That a lot of luck has kept us healthy!
The best thing you can do is wash your hands all the time. Thanks!
main entry: Well honestly, I’m 49 yrs and have never had a flu shot, but am really considering it this year because lots of my family have already gotten it so this will help me fight it I think. I am a constant hand washer and use hand sanitizer too plus use lysol spray on everything but those germs still come in contact with us so all precautions are needed. thanks
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I have everyone in the family carry their own bottle of hand sanitizer and make sure we use it often.
We get the flu shots every year. I use Lysol on everything
in the house and we have hand sanitzer all around the house.
We are always washing our hands. I have also found the more that the kids are out of the house the less sick that they are.
I make sure to use lysol on the door knobs and handles around my house – people forget how often these things are touched and that many germs including viruses can be picked up from these objects.
We wash doorknobs, and handles on the car daily, or spray them with Lysol spray since it kills the H1N1 virus, as well as many others.
We wash sink handles and knobs daily too. We use wipes to wipe off the handles on shopping carts too. We cough into a facial tissue. We never rubs our eyes with our hands, but with a facial tissue.
I tweeted this giveaway at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/4792344861
I carry around hand sanitizer and wipes. They are used after anybody touches anything, especially public things
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I just entered the Walgreens Flu Shot Giftcard Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/podjr4
Get your vitamin C!
We wash our hands alot and take antibacterial gel with us on the go
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ljatwood at gmail dot com
we clean doorknobs, phone receivers regularly and carry hand sanitizer
runningmatey at hotmail dot com
We try to make sure we all cover our mouths when we’re coughing and sneezing. We teach our kids the “elephant” way to do it. LOL Coughing/sneezing in the crook of your elbow. That way if you aren’t in a place where you can wash your hands, at least you can continue to use them without spreading germs. We also make sure to throw kleenex away after use, drink plenty of water and keep your distance from those who are already sick.
ljatwood at gmail dot com
I always make sure my sons and I get flu shots every year. We use antibacterial soap to help kill germs and I make sure the kids wash the hands as soon as they come in the house.
We have hand sanitzer laying around all over the house so whenever we, do something that needs a hand wash, it’s right there to do it.
try to get outside and get some fresh air everyday–even if it is cold outside.
http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/4787916805
We are handwashing fanatics.
We have had our seasonal flu shot, when the H1N1 vaccine is available, we will get that as well. We also wash our hands frequently, and I sanitize surfaces such as door knobs and phones. Thanks!
I encourage everyone to wash their hands as much as they can and we get either a flu shot or the mist, thanks for the chance!
we wash our hands as much as possible & take lots of vitamin c!
autumn398 @ yahoo.com
We wash our hands and use lavender oil when someone becomes sick.
I need some condoms!
I open the windows up everyday and air out for at least 30 minutes no matter what time of the year it is.
I stay away from people exhibiting cold/flu symptoms. I’m also pretty obsessive about hand washing, which dries my skin, so all the hand cream comapnies make a mint off me during outbreaks.
My daughter just got FluMist at school. No shot and still protected! YAY!!
We don’t do too much to prevent getting sick, though we don’t get out too often either-LOL! We always make sure to wash our hands, though
my whole family went to walgreens forour flu shots they were so fast,
Due to allergy, I can’t get the flu shots. I have to rely on staying away from places where people might be sick and using good handwashing techniques. If I won, I would give it to my son who can take flu shots as he works in a place that has a lot of customers who could potentially be ill. (I really wish I could get one!!).
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My family and I try to stay closer to home during flu outbreaks in our neighborhood and to eat and drink healthy foods and drinks at home. The younger children are encouraged to never share drinks or food.
i should’ve gotten a flu shot, now i’m sick.
Every year, I get sick after someone at work chooses to come in while they are sick. Then it starts this whole chain of people being sick and it last for a couple of months. Same scenario every year. If you are sick, PLEASE stay home, take some medicine and get better instead of bringing everyone else down with you!
getting to walgreens is always a treet
We do lots of hand washing, and my daughter carries hand sanitizer in her purse to use in school before eating lunch. I also spray Lysol around the house (door knobs, faucets, etc…). Thanks for the review and giveaway!
My family tries to eat healthy, get plenty of rest, takes a daily vitamin and wash our hands frequently.
we wash hand often and try to eat a healthy diet
frequent handwashing
http://twitter.com/aitmama/status/4782150457
I make everyone wash their hands!
today’s blog message here
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today’s tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4781640192
today’s main entry
Another healthy tip we follow is: wash hands, wash hands, wash hands (or use hand sanitizer when we can’t)
We always have anti-bacterial wipes with us! In the car, in a backpack, in every room and we use them. I have done this since my first child was born in 1983………..funny, everyone does it now. It really does help! Great, great giveaway, thanks!
This may sound simple, but handwashing is crucial. It can’t be understated enough how important it is and just plain courteous as well.
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I have already had the flu and let me tell you it was rough! Sickest I have ever been in my life. We wash our hand a lot and if one of the 2 of us does get sick I am obsessed with cleaning.
We try to practice good diet, hygienic and clothing habits. I like to tour the house and locate places that hands touch for disinfecting. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
We have already gotten our flu shots, but we will still be washing our hands frequently and being careful.
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@jbafaith
we do lots of hand washing
also we have a new baby ( 3 months) and my hubby has become obbsessed with not letting people near her with the h1n1 going on. He is so getting on my nerves calling everyone the carrier instead of their name or that lady or heck anything polite. AHHHHHH , he needs help or flu season needs to be over
I tweeted @saramomof2
Lots of hand sanitizer EVERYWHERE- attached to backpacks, in all rooms of the house, etc……..fight it with a vengeance!
I generally avoid others who are ill, wash my hands frequently, take my vitamins and if I am feeling a little not myself, I stay home.
[...] $25.00 Walgreens Gift Card to go get yourself the flu shot – ends 10/24 [...]
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We are sooooo behind on getting flu shots, I’d love to win this. My tip for keeping the flu and germs at bay is lots of disinfecting wipes around the house. We keep them in just about every room.
Wash your hands!
Twittered http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/4773688039
We get the flu shot to keep ourselves safe
We always take clorox wet wipes with us on the road- public bathrooms are loaded with nasty germs!
We carry anti-bacterial hand sanitizer wherever we go- and make sure to wash our hands many times a day to keep them clean and germ free!
I keep hand sanitizer in my car and purse. i follow om twitter @lambchop1965
I am a nurse and my husband is a prison guard in a large prison. I have a basket right at the front door where we put our shoes and we automatically strip down and take showers as soon as we get in the house so that we do not spread all the germs throughout the house. That might seem a bit extreme but I don’t think you can be too careful!!
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wash your hands!!
Our family washes our hands frequently. We also boost our immune systems with healthy foods and drinking plenty of water and juices like apple, grape etc.
I blogged about the giveaway here
http://betty-n.blogspot.com/
today’s tweet here
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/4770246884
Main entry: One thing that I do with my grandkids is to have them cough or sneeze into the inside of the elbow area. (If they cover their mouth/nose with their hand, they will spread germs as they touch things) More ideas tomorrow…..
I got mine at the county health clinic 2 weeks ago.
I am a frequent hand washer. I spray Lysol on doorknobs, remotes, phones, etc.
I try to stay healthy by doing yoga and getting enough sleep.
We wash our hands alot and have antibacterial gel with us on the go
keep hands clean
we just follow the advice to wash your hands alot.
The best way we protect our family from germs is washing our hands often and especially when any of us come in from public places.
Basic hygiene works best. Wash hands frequently, carry hand sanitizer, and cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/4764457856
I wash my hands frequently to drown the germs and I stay away from malls and shopping centers during flu season.
I push washing their hands at every given moment
Eat well, get plenty of rest and stay away from others if/when we do get sick!
To protect the family from getting sick, we always cover our mouth and nose if we are near someone who is coughing or sneezing. We wash our hands after touching foreign objects, and never put our hands near our mouth until they are clean.
I take a daily multivitamin, eat healthy, and wash my hands regularly. I can’t even remember the last time I got flu… and I never get a flu shot.
Our family uses hand sanitizer like crazy to kill germs.
We try to stay away from crowded places during flu season.
Do I have to get the flu shot if I win or can the gift card be used for something else?
Studies show that flu vaccines are unsafe and ineffective so I will not be getting one. Esp after reading this: http://bit.ly/bC3YV
I don’t usually get a flu shot and I’ve only gotten the flu 2x in the last 10 years. I know lots of people who get their flu shot every year and then end up with the flu within 3 months of getting it.
With the flu shot, especially when getting it early, is a gamble because they have to guess as what type of flu they *think* might be going around that winter. Just seems like too big of a gamble to me.
Personally, I pump myself up on Emergen-C vitamin drink mix that gives you 1000 mg of C plus B vitamins and more. Plus I take Airborne Effervescent Health Formula (which I love) and comes in some pretty nifty flavors this year. In addition to that, I make sure I eat a healthy diet so that my body is strong and can fight anything that I might catch.
I’m pretty neurotic when it comes to germs so I really try hard to stay away from sick people, wash my hands while I’m out and when I come home, and make sure I always have a bottle of Source Naturals Wellness Formula. That stuff is great!
Always wear a hat, scarf, and gloves in cold weather.
Lots of Vitamin C- drink that orange juice!
I protect my family from germs by thoroughly cleaning our house and making sure everyone washes their hands before meals!