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like hair brushes, water bottles, lip balms, and eating utensils should be reserved for personal use only. AVOID DRINKING FOUNTAINS In 2006, ABC News conducted an experiment on the drinking fountains in public schools. They found that the average fountain spigot had a germ count of 2,335! To put that in perspective, a germ count of 300 means “microorganisms abound.” Encourage kids to use their own water bottles from home rather than putting their mouths near the public fountain. LEARN TO SNEEZE A sneeze erupts at around 30 mph and can send 40,000 infection droplets of saliva almost 20 feet. Help your kids reduce the spread of germs by teaching them to sneeze into their elbow, not their hands or someone else’s face. The same goes for coughing! WASH YOUR HANDS This one seems obvious, but be honest: how many times do we as adults forget to wash our hands regularly? Remind your kids to wash their hands before eating, after coughing or sneezing, after using the bathroom, and after they touch anything many other people might have touched, including library books and gym basketballs. These tips can help kids avoid common illnesses passed around at school, but if your child faces chronic problems, you may want to seek professional help. At Texan ENT Specialists, Dr. Evans and his staff can help kids with chronic ear infections, enlarged tonsils, allergies, sinus infections, and other ENT troubles. Call 512.550.0321 and help your child stay healthy all year long.
BACKTO THE GERM FACTORY
Help Your Kids Stay Healthy This School Year
No matter how much kids may complain about homework, school is a great place to learn and grow. Unfortunately, another thing that likes to “grow” at school is germs. For a lot of kids, back-to-school season also means back to the doctor, as they often catch colds, coughs, and sinus infections from their classmates. These health tips can help your kids have fewer sick days this year. SHARING ISN’T ALWAYS CARING Learning to share is important for kids — it’s a lesson some adults still need to learn. But to avoid getting sick, let your kids know there are some things they shouldn’t share. Things
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Summer Grilled Halibut If you’re tired of grilling hamburgers at this point in the summer, try using your grill for something a little different. This easy halibut recipe is a great change of pace.
Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine
Ingredients
• 2 pounds mixed tomatoes, sliced • 1/2 cup hearts of palm, drained • Basil leaves, for garnish • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 boneless, skinless halibut fillets, about 5 ounces each • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling • 1 lemon
Directions
1. Lightly oil grill grates and heat grill to medium. 2. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest onto halibut fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill halibut, turning just once, for about 5 minutes on each side. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, juice from lemon, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish salad with basil. Spoon salad over grilled halibut. Serve.
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