Cold prevention
1. Wash up the right way
Washing your hands is an effective
way to stop the spread of germs
that cause colds. To make sure your
family is getting the most out of
sudsing up, follow these steps from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
– Wet your hands
– Rub soap and water into a lather
– Scrub the back and front of your hands and
between fingers for 20 seconds or longer
(about the time it takes to sing "Happy
Birthday" twice)
– Rinse with clean water
2. Keep surfaces clean
Door knobs, shared toys
and other commonly
touched items can hang
on to germs for as long as
two days, according to the
American Cleaning Institute. Clean them regularly
to keep germs from hanging around.
3. Confine germs
Keep children home when they
have colds. This lets them rest
and recover, and prevents sickness
from spreading.
These three steps help put the sniffles in time out.
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Community health and safety programs
Cohen Children's Medical Center strengthens communities
with events for families with young ones.
Impact teen driving
With the help of a three-year grant from Kiwanis International, Cohen Children's now offers a free safe-
driving curriculum for teens. Available at local high schools, the program includes three simulators donated
by Kiwanis to teach teens how to stay focused and attentive behind the wheel. Call (718) 470-7178 to learn
about bringing this curriculum to your child's school.
Ready, Set, Shop and Grow
This free nutrition program teaches elementary school children in Queens, Nassau and Western Suffolk
to identify the five food groups, locate them in grocery stores and decipher food labels. Sponsored by the
Kohl's Cares Keeping Kids Healthy Program, it's available to schools, libraries and established community
groups. To find Ready, Set, Shop and Grow availability for your child, email aschepers@northwell.edu.
Kidwatcher: babysitter training
Children ages 10 to 16 can become responsible babysitters by learning injury prevention tips and basic
first aid from pediatric nurses at Cohen Children's Medical Center and the hospital's Pediatric Specialty
Care Center at Smithtown. Kidwatcher classes are available one Saturday per month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call (718) 470-3352 to request a schedule or register for the Kidwatcher program. Class participation fee is
$30 per child.
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