{"id":1706,"date":"2014-09-22T10:15:58","date_gmt":"2014-09-22T14:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1706"},"modified":"2014-09-22T10:14:20","modified_gmt":"2014-09-22T14:14:20","slug":"are-you-ready-for-flu-and-cold-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1706","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready for the cold virus season?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cold viruses are more common in the fall and winter seasons, when people tend to congregate indoors.\u00a0\u00a0Are you ready?\u00a0 Here are some helpful tips on getting your household prepared.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for the cold virus<\/h3>\n<p>When a cold strikes someone in your household,\u00a0you won&#8217;t want to run out\u00a0to the store.\u00a0 Preparing ahead of time can save you a trip to the store, when you&#8217;re not feeling well.\u00a0 Consider setting up a bin or a shelf in your pantry with your cold supplies.\u00a0 Here are some general supplies you may want to keep on hand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tissues<\/li>\n<li>Cough medicine<\/li>\n<li>Cough drops or hard candy<\/li>\n<li>Fever reducer (ibuprofen or Acetaminophen)<\/li>\n<li>Humidifier<\/li>\n<li>Hand sanitizer (to prevent spreading to other household members)<\/li>\n<li>Disinfecting wipes (to clean door handles, counters, and surfaces)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Things to\u00a0drink (plenty of fluids)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Popsicles<\/li>\n<li>Juices, water, Gatorade<\/li>\n<li>Pedialyte\u00a0drink and pedialyte\u00a0popsicles<\/li>\n<li>Chicken noodle soup<\/li>\n<li>Herbal tea<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We&#8217;ve included a printable checklist for you to track your cold virus supplies.\u00a0 Just click on the link below to print:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Checklist.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3269\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Checklist-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cold Virus Supplies Checklist\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Checklist-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Checklist-761x1024.jpg 761w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Checklist-624x838.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Checklist.pdf\">Cold Virus Supplies Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once you have all of your cold virus supplies, plan to keep them together in your pantry or supply closet.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve included a special sign you can print to label your supplies.\u00a0 If your supplies are clearly labeled, you&#8217;ll find it easier not to dip into them for everyday use.\u00a0 They will be labeled clearly and will be available when you need them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3270\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign-300x137.jpg\" alt=\"Cold Virus Supplies - Sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign-1024x468.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign-624x285.jpg 624w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign.jpg 1968w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Cold-Virus-Supplies-Sign.pdf\">Cold Virus Supplies &#8211; Sign<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay well. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Here are some additional articles you may find helpful:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=382\" target=\"_blank\">Stomach Bug Strikes Again: Is Your Pantry Stocked to Handle a Stomach Bug?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1635\" target=\"_blank\">Preparing Your Household for a Medical Emergency<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1608\" target=\"_blank\">Can you name all of the medicine you take?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cold viruses are more common in the fall and winter seasons, when people tend to congregate indoors.\u00a0\u00a0Are you ready?\u00a0 Here are some helpful tips on getting your household prepared. 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